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Koozali SME Server 11.0 Beta1 Release Announcement
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25 July 2025
The Koozali SME Server development team is pleased to announce the.
release of SME Server 11.0 Beta1 which will be the next major release
of Koozali SME Server.
This release is based on Rocky Linux 8.10
Rocky Linux 8.* has an EOL of 31 May 2029.
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Beta VERSION - FOR TESTING ONLY
Koozali SME Server users are advised NOT to update production servers
to this release. There are known issues to resolve, see Notes below
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Koozali SME Server 11 represents the next major release of the Koozali SME Server project, continuing the tradition of providing a simple, robust, and secure server solution. Koozali SME Server 11 continues the legacy of a user-friendly server solution for Not for Profits, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and home users. Whether you’re hosting email, files, or web apps, this release brings enterprise-grade stability without complexity.
Koozali SME Server 11 marks a significant upgrade, transitioning from CentOS to Rocky Linux 8 for long-term stability and security. This release focuses on modernization, improved hardware support, and enhanced administrative tools
and maintains the long-used templating system that has made SME Server a simple and robust server to manage.
Key Features and Updates in Koozali SME Server 11
Base OS Upgrade: Transitioned to Rocky Linux 8.10, replacing CentOS, ensuring continued stability and support.
Package Management Enhancements: Integration with the Koji build system and Git version control, enabling
streamlined RPM package building and repository management.
Mail Server Improvements: Introduction of Postfix for mail submission, while maintaining Qpsmtpd for final delivery to ensure backward compatibility. Qpsmtpd now operates with three separate daemons, each with its own configuration, including support for port 587 submission.
Server Manager Overhaul: A new server manager interface has been under development using the Mojolicious real-time web framework aiming to provide a more modern and user-friendly experience with theming options.
Let's Encrypt Integration: Development of a management panel for Let's Encrypt certificates, simplifying SSL certificate management.
Webmail Update: Transition to Roundcube as the default webmail client, offering a more contemporary interface and features.
Backup Solutions: Continued support and enhancements for backup tools like smeserver-backup and smeserver-flexbackup, ensuring reliable data protection.
Network UPS Tools: Server Manager integration of NUT allows management of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for battery backup or other similar power device using a NUT server. Status, notifications and configuration for one or more such devices.
Koozali SME Server 11 continues to provide comprehensive server functionality out of the box, including:
Gateway and Firewall Services: Industrial-strength communications server with optional Internet connection sharing
Email Server: Complete email solution with modern webmail interface
Web Server: Hosting capabilities for websites and web applications with the ability to use multiple PHP versions
File and Print Services: Network file sharing and printer management
Database Services: Built-in database server capabilities
Network Services: DHCP, DNS, and other essential network services
Release Notes: Detailed information on Koozali SME Server 11's features and changes can be found in the official release https://lists.contribs.org/pipermail/updatesannounce/2025-July/000484.html
Detailed Notes and Information:
https://wiki.koozali.org/SME_Server:11.0
Development Roadmap: For insights into ongoing development and future plans, refer to the SME11 Roadmap. https://wiki.koozali.org/SME11_Roadmap
Bug reports and reports of potential bugs should be raised in the bug tracker (and only there, please);
https://bugs.koozali.org/
Download Page: Access the latest versions and installation instructions on the SME Server Download page.
https://wiki.koozali.org/SME_Server:Download
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Félicitations à toute l'équipe !!