Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here.
 
Netgate® Newsletter May 2018 Edition
 

Greetings from all of us at Netgate! We have some great news to share this month.

Here are the highlights:

  • General Data Protection Regulation - Be Sure to Opt-In
  • pfSense software versions 2.4.3-p1 and 2.3.5-p2 are available
  • XG-7100 Desktop
  • Our website gets a facelift
  • TNSR
  • 10% discount on the XG-1541 pfSense Security Gateway
  • 15% off MinnowBoard Turbots
  • BSDCan 2018
  • Netgate YouTube Channel
  • Tip of the month
  • No pfSense Gold Hangout this month

Your action is required!

This could be the last edition of the Netgate Newsletter you receive! If you like this newsletter and want to keep receiving it, then your action is required to opt-in again. The deadline is May 25th*.

The European Union has put a new privacy regulation (GDPR) into place that specifically requires an explicit opt-in to mailing lists, and such. Netgate is all about privacy and security. We're implementing this rule across the board for all of our mailing lists, because let's face it, no one likes spam. Including us.

If you don't want to continue receiving the Netgate Newsletter, then do nothing. Poof, you're out. But, if you do want to continue receiving it, we've made it quick and easy. Click on this button and you'll be taken to a page to reaffirm your desire to continue reading all of the great news Netgate has to offer!

Sign me up!

* If you don't see this until after May 25th, you can still use the button above to opt-in.


pfSense software versions 2.4.3-p1 and 2.3.5-p1 are available

We are excited to announce the release of pfSense® software versions 2.4.3-p1 and 2.3.5-p2, now available for upgrades! pfSense software versions 2.4.3-p1 and 2.3.5-p2 are maintenance releases bringing security patches and stability fixes for issues present in the pfSense 2.4.3 and 2.3.5-p1 releases. Highlights This release includes several important security patches, including the issues discussed last week: FreeBSD Security Advisory...

 Read More


XG-7100 Desktop

XG-7100-DT-400x197

We're excited to announce that the XG-7100 1U pfSense Security Gateways will soon have a little brother, the XG-7100 desktop model. This desktop has all of the same features as the XG-7100 1U. 

It will come with 32 GB eMMC storage (upgradable to 256 GB M.2 SATA) and 8 GB DDR4 RAM (upgradable to 24 GB). The only exceptions are that the desktop model will use an external power adapter and there isn't room for an expansion card.

We don't have a link for it just yet, but keep watching. You should see it near the end of June. If you want to be notified when it's available for pre-order, click below.

Keep Me Updated! 


Our website gets a facelift

If you're a frequent visitor, you may have noticed that our website has a new look. Most of the navigation is the same, or similar, but we've also added a few new pages.

We know we may still have a few wrinkles to iron out, but take a look. If you're having problems navigating or finding what you need, don't hesitate to shoot us an email and we'll help you get around.

 Netgate


TNSR

Two things we want to share about TNSR. First, like the newsletter, if you've given us your email address to receive TNSR updates, you'll need to do it again. We'll send out separate emails about it, but signing up early will get you out of those additional emails.

TNSR Updates

More importantly, along with the new website, we've added more TNSR documentation, including a Platform Overview and a Data Sheet. You can find the new documentation at the bottom of our new TNSR page.

TNSR Docs

As mentioned previously, the initial release will be as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI), available on the AWS Marketplace. But, it is also planned for availability through other cloud service providers, as a bare metal software instance for appliances, a virtual machine instance, and a cloud native container.


Only a few days left!

10% discount on XG-1541

xg-1541-600x146

There are only a few days left to receive a 10% discount on the XG-1541 pfSense Security Gateway. This discount is open to anyone and is good until the end of May 2018. Just enter the coupon code NETGATE1541 at checkout to receive this discount.

XG-1541                    XG-1541 HA

Note: The 10% discount only applies to the base system or High Availability base system. It does not apply to any additional add-ons or peripherals including additional memory, storage, or expansion cards.


15% off MinnowBoard Turbots

mbt-4210-1

You may have seen that MinnowBoard Turbots* are now 15% off.

The discount also applies on Lures, enclosures, and power adapters. Don't delay. This offer is first come-first served until our inventory has been depleted.

Note: Our dual-core MBT-2210 is no longer available but the quad-core MBT-4210 pictured above is still in stock.

Just enter the coupon code MAKERS at checkout to receive your 15% discount.

Quad-Core

*Dual-Ethernet MinnowBoard Turbots are not included in this promotion.


bsdcan-2018 

Jim Thompson, our CTO, and many of our pfSense and TNSR developers will be at BSDCan this year on June 8th & 9th in Ottawa, Canada. We're not going to have a booth or speaking engagements, but stop them to say hi if you see any of them. Jim is authorized to buy a drink or two if you catch him at the right time. 

BSDCan


Netgate YouTube channel

Check out our Netgate YouTube channel.

We most recently added the April 2017 Monthly Hangout called Let's Encrypt. Next week we'll be adding the May 2017 Hangout video, Captive Portal. Keep an eye out for it.

We also have preview videos of the current pfSense Monthly Hangouts and the Netgate Monthly Updates.

While you're there, be sure to like and subscribe!

YouTube


Tip of the month

This month's Why To Series paper is about the the powerful options available from the serial and video console menus called pfSense Console Menu - Part 1Click the button to download the PDF.

Why To


May Gold Monthly Hangout

The live May 2018 Gold Monthly Hangout has been cancelled.

We know you've come to rely on them for your monthly pfSense fix, and Jim does a great job in presenting them. Unfortunately, GDPR is the main focus and it goes into effect on May 25, 2018. This just so happens to coincide with the last Friday of the month, the same day Jim does his Hangouts.

But not to fear, Jim will be back next month. Check back here to find out the topic.

P.S. And don't forget to opt-in or you won't be receiving next month's newsletter telling you what the topic is going to be. ;)

Sign me up!


training.png

Netgate training schedule

Official pfSense training by Netgate has been announced and is up on the website. If you need training to maintain your partner status, please click the button below to get enrolled. Seats fill up quickly so don't delay.

Register Now 


Netgate Global Support

Netgate Global Support subscriptions are designed to meet the needs of any organization and start at just $29 a month. That's less than $1 a day for solid peace of mind knowing there's someone available to help you 24x7, including holidays.

Choose from three different plans to meet your exact needs.

No one knows how to support pfSense software more than we do. Take a look to see if support is the right choice for your organization.

Get Support


 This message is sent on behalf of Netgate. To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add doug@netgate.com to your address book or safe sender list. To contact us, please use the methods listed on the contact us page.

© Copyright 2002 - 2018 Rubicon Communications, LLC
Netgate is a registered trademark of Rubicon Communications, LLC
TNSR is a trademark of Rubicon Communications, LLC
pfSense is a registered trademark of Electric Sheep Fencing, LLC
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.