Release Notes

ManualsBrandsDell ManualsConverged InfrastructureWyse 3030 LT Thin Client

Meltdown and Spectre side channel attacks

security vulnerability x add-on

Release Notes

Software releases are created to correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested on all current,

actively shipping platforms and operating systems as applicable. This release notes contain details on the supported platforms, any changes

in the conguration settings and licensing details as well. The bug xes along with the workarounds are documented in the release notes.

Any changes in the feature functionality from an end-user perspective are listed with the description of each feature at a high level.

Release Date: Feb 2018

Contents

Release type and denition ...............................................................................................................................................1

Supported platforms...........................................................................................................................................................1

Add-on package information.............................................................................................................................................2

Known issues...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Support matrix....................................................................................................................................................................2

Installing add-on using Wyse Management Suite.......................................................................................................... 3

Installing add-on manually using ThinLinux..................................................................................................................... 3

Installing add-on manually using ThinLinux INI parameter.............................................................................................4

Installing add-on using Wyse Device Manager ..............................................................................................................4

Release type and denition

Dell Wyse Device Manager (WDM) software is the premier enterprise solution for managing Dell Wyse thin and zero clients simply,

remotely, and securely. It enables IT professionals to easily organize, upgrade, control, and support thousands of Windows Embedded,

ThinLinux, Wyse ThinOS, Wyse ThinOs Lite, and P-Class devices across any LAN, WAN, or wireless network.

The software uses industry standard communication protocols and a component-based architecture to eciently manage your network

devices. Its intuitive, simple and powerful user interface using WEB UI. Dell Wyse Device Manager (WDM) includes an easy-to-use console

that enables you to easily perform all the device management functions that are required to run and maintain your WDM Environment. The

Web UI is user friendly and enables you to perform all the device management functions easily.

Supported platforms

The add-on contains the operating system updates from SUSE to address the Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerabilities for the

following platforms:

• Wyse 5060 thin client with ThinLinux

2018 - 02

Meltdown and Spectre side channel attacks security vulnerability x add-on

Release Notes

Summary of content (5 pages)

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2018 - 02 Meltdown and Spectre side channel attacks security vulnerability fix add-on Release Notes Software releases are created to correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested on all current, actively shipping platforms and operating systems as applicable. This release notes contain details on the supported platforms, any changes in the configuration settings and licensing details as well. The bug fixes along with the workarounds are documented in the release notes.
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• Wyse 5020 thin client with ThinLinux—D50Q • Wyse 7020 thin client with ThinLinux—Z50Q • Wyse 3030 LT thin client with ThinLinux • Wyse 3040 thin client with ThinLinux After Installing the Intel Side Channel add-on, the kernel firmware package is updated to Kernelfirmware-20170530-21.16.1.noarch, and the kernel default package is updated to kerneldefault-4.4.103-92.56.1.
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Platform name Memory configuration (Flash/RAM) Wyse 3030 LT thin client 4 GB/2 GB with ThinLinux Wyse 3040 thin client with ThinLinux 16 GB/2 GB Supported BIOS version Supported build version Build version after installing for ThinLinux 1.0.x the add-on (English) 1.0F 1.0.6.2 1.0.6.3 1.2.3 1.0.4.1/1.0.4.2 1.0.4.3/1.0.4.4 Installing add-on using Wyse Management Suite 1 Go to Dell Wyse support. 2 Expand Download Wyse Software and Driver. 3 Click Wyse Support Download.
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3 To enter into the Admin mode, click the Switch to Admin button. 4 Enter the default password. The default password is admin. 5 Click the Settings icon on the desktop. The System Settings page is displayed. 6 Click the System icon. 7 Click Update settings. 8 To enable the Set update server manually option, click the ON/OFF button. 9 Enter the URL address of the specified server in the Update Server URL box.
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The application prompts to download the Package Register utility. 5 Click Allow. The Create Package window is displayed. 6 Download the .zip file on your local repository. 7 Navigate to the folder, and run the Package Register utility file. The WDM Package Registration Utility window is displayed. 8 Enter WDM server address and user credentials in the respective fields. 9 Select RSP to register, and click Browse. The WDM Package Uploader window is displayed. 10 Click Open.