Updated Email, Role and ADCache columns to support Unicode

If you have a large Email table on a large site then it is possible that the upgrade could timeout changing this. In this case, please update the table manually before the upgrade using the following statement

alter table dbo.Email ALTER COLUMN Body nvarchar(max)

Fixed a sorting issue with Articles with NULL and 0

Fixed potential memory leak with Jobs being added to the cache

Changed Order Service page with related items to redirect to browse on Checkout

Fixed an issue where browse instances on a sub category did not work as expected

Fixed issue where Querying for Jobs by date time did not work correctly in Desktop Studio

Reduced logging of ‘warnings’ in Azure LDAP connector

Fix issue with GUID and proxy addresses query in Azure LDAP connector

Exchange Online EX3 module – call disconnect then total sessions goes to zero – from 7.5.4c

Fix issue with LocalPowerShell Async catch some errors without reporting them – from 7.5.4c

Fix issue when checking for deleted users, that the last deleted user is always returned

Fix issue with SelectObject and ListPanel controls with validation on the page being checked when it doesn’t need to.

Fix long operation issue on a button on second click when a server error has occurred

Fix issue where images attached multiple times - once for each user in the notification list as the images were checked an embedded each time.

Fix an issue where the Event Scheduler could miss an event if it was scheduled in the next hour on a restart. This was an existing issue from V7.

Fix LDAP=>SQL issue when all filters are removed leaving O in SQL which it does not like replaced with (1=1)

Fix an issue where the Web Script editor could still stay connected when closed and attempt to poll the server

Fix an issue with searching for contacts on the homepage search

Fix an issue where FileDownload and ActivateCSVGrid did not work in a task page

Fix Grid issue where the footer appeared when it shouldn't and allow search to be disabled

Fix a button issue with LongOperation with client errors not being recognised and resetting the state

Fix an issue adding an object to an existing cart where the user name was undefined.

Changed WFSummary to display a workflow only once and group the items

Fix an issue when trying to remove a service instance from a job that was referenced by ID.

Fix an issue where some controls did not support SetServerError

Fix ParameterList issue where expressions where being evaluated when the shouldn't

Fix SelectObject issue where AvailableUsers did not work unless you had a Job started.

Fix issue where very one Service names where truncated so that it make it hard to read.

Fix Desktop Studio issue where DEL key did not work inside WebForm Script editor

Fix theming issue where the NavBar text was hardcoded to 'white'

8.1.5

8.1.4

Microsoft’s cloud platform providing infrastructure, networking, storage, and application services. In Activate, it’s used as the hosting environment or for integration with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID services.

Azure

DotNetVersion

Microsoft Entra Connect (formerly Azure AD Connect) is a tool that syncs on-premises Active Directory identities with Microsoft Entra ID, enabling hybrid identity and seamless access to cloud resources.

Microsoft_Entra_Connect

Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s directory service that stores and manages user accounts, devices, and permissions, enabling secure authentication and centralized access control within a Windows network.

Active_Directory

ActivateJobService

ActivateAdministrator

SupportedPowerShellVersions

SupportedOSVersions

SupportedSQLVersions

Name that identifies the instance of Activate.  This is only used by Administrators and isn't displayed to end users.

instance_name

An installation type of Activate where there is no local domain connection, all authentication, authorisation and identity management is handled by Entra ID.

Cloud_Only

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service, providing secure authentication, user lifecycle management, and access control for Microsoft 365 and other apps.

Microsoft_Entra_ID

A software switch that enables or disables functionality at runtime without redeploying code. In Activate, they are configured under //Resources/Configuration/FeatureFlags.

feature_flag

Microsoft module for managing Exchange Online, using modern authentication and REST API–based cmdlets for faster, more reliable automation of mailboxes, compliance, and organisation settings.

EXO_V3_PowerShell_Module

An Organizational Unit (OU) is a container in Active Directory used to organise users, groups, computers, and other objects within a domain. OUs help structure resources logically and apply group policies for easier management and administration.

A User Type is a template in Activate that defines rules, attributes, and behaviours for a category of users (e.g., Employee, Contractor), ensuring consistent user account setup and configuration.

User_Type

A resource object in Activate representing a physical or virtual Exchange Server

Exchange_Server_Resource

Defines the object type that the resource will emulate or operate as.

Class_parameter

Clonesthe selected inherited parameter to make a local copy to override the value

Override

Runs the Activate Provisioning Server and performs actions across target systems.

Orchestrator_Account

A complete, immutable log of identity-related events, including provisioning actions, access approvals, and policy evaluations.

Audit_Trail

An integration module that enables Activate to read/write data from external systems (e.g., provisioning accounts in Azure AD).

Connector

A periodic process where managers or data owners validate that users still require their existing access — critical for compliance.

Access_Certification_and_Review

A user-initiated process to gain access to new systems or roles, often requiring manager or system owner approval.

Access_Request

Any downstream application or service where identities need access (e.g., Active Directory, Okta, Salesforce).

Target_System

The authoritative system from which identity data is imported (e.g., HRIS like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors).

Identity_Source

An access control model that uses user, resource, or environment attributes (e.g., department = "HR", location = "US") to make access decisions dynamically.

ABAC_Attribute-Based_Access_Control

An access control model where users receive permissions based on assigned roles. This model helps enforce least privilege.

RBAC_Role-Based_Access_Control

A collection of entitlements assigned based on a user’s job function or department. Roles simplify access management and are often tied to policies (e.g., "Finance Analyst Role").

Role

A specific access right or permission within a system (e.g., "Read-only access to Salesforce Reports"). Entitlements can be grouped into roles.

Entitlement

The removal or disabling of user accounts and access when they are no longer required — for example, when an employee leaves the organization.

Deprovisioning

The automated process of creating accounts and granting access to systems or applications based on a user’s role or attributes.

Provisioning

A digital representation of a user (employee, contractor, service account, etc.) within an organization. Each identity is typically linked to a unique identifier, such as an email address or employee ID.

Identity

This is the process of bringing on a new user

Onboarding

Hierarchical Role-Based Provisioning automates user access by assigning roles based on organisational structure, ensuring users inherit the correct permissions and resources aligned to their position or function.

Hierarchical_Role-Based_Provisioning

A group email address that automatically forwards messages to all its members, allowing you to send emails to multiple recipients at once.

Distribution_List

An expression is a conditional statement using Activate expression syntax.

expression