Dear IPT users, A new version of the IPT has been released, version 2.5.0. This version addresses 81 issues. A full list of all changes is available on GitHub[1], but the new or improved features include: • A fresher-looking user interface, which should still be familiar to existing users • The user manual has been converted from the GitHub Wiki to AsciiDoctor/Antora, and is now published here: https://ipt.gbif.org/manual/ . The move has allowed GBIF's worldwide Spanish-speaking community to translate the manual; their work is mostly done. • The "double log in" bug is fixed • Source data files can now be downloaded by a resource manager • Auto-publishing can now be set to specific, future dates • Archive mode can be limited to a set number of old archives to retain • A new health/troubleshooting page reports common system problems, like running out of disk space or incorrect filesystem permissions • The administration contact (for forgotten passwords) is now configurable • The initial setup is improved to ensure a correct configuration • Database (JDBC) drivers have been updated • A URL can now be used as a data source Upgrade and installation instructions are in the new manual [2]. Please remember to check your data directory backup is working before starting the upgrade! Thanks to all the translators, testers and users who helped with this release, .... [1] https://github.com/gbif/ipt/milestone/27?closed=1 [2] https://ipt.gbif.org/manual/en/ipt/2.5/releases#2-5-0-august-2021 Best regards, Mikhail ---- Mikhail Podolskiy Developer GBIF Secretariat Universitetsparken 15 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø DENMARK e-mail: mpodolskiy@gbif.org www.gbif.org<http://www.gbif.org>