Overview
The September 2024 build introduces significant upgrades designed to enhance the reliability, performance, and security of the Alliant application. This release includes updates to the Infragistics toolkit (2023 Volume 2), .NET Framework (version 4.8), and Crystal Reports (version 35). While these changes do not provide new visual features, they improve the underlying functionality of the software, ensuring better user experience.
To maintain compatibility and ensure optimal system performance, users must meet specific system requirements before updating to the September 2024 build and beyond. See below the current requirements.
System Requirements for September 2024 and Beyond
As part of the enhancements in the September 2024 build, updates to the application’s core frameworks require the following minimum system specifications to ensure compatibility and performance:
- SQL Server 2016 or higher.
- Windows Server 2016 or higher.
- Windows 10 or higher.
The IT Infrastructure Requirements article outlines all necessary hardware and IT specifications for your system.
If your current system does not meet these requirements, please coordinate with your IT team to upgrade your server and/or workstations prior to scheduling your Alliant build update. If a new server is required as part of the system update, refer to the Server Migration Timeline article for details on the standard timeline for server migrations and new server implementations.
These requirements allow the Alliant application to take full advantage of the latest features and security protocols provided by these platforms, delivering improved scalability, reliability, and security for all users.
Workstation Updates After September 2024 Build
Once the build is installed, each workstation must be updated individually to ensure proper functionality. The Workstation Updates After September 2024 Build article outlines the steps that will appear when opening Alliant for the first time after the upgrade.