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Version History

This page consolidates the version history for each previous HMP release.

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HMP 4.1

Schedule Active Directory Sync
You can now schedule AD Sync occurrences at specific times of the day/week, rather than only rely on a time interval between sync attempts.
API Key and Secret Pair for SSO/IDP Users

If your HMP is connected to an identity provider (IDP) or using Single Sign-On (SSO), you can now create an API key/secret pair for your users to access the public REST API. 

Support for SAML Request Signing
For JIT and Directory Services SAML2 implementations, added support for signing requests sent from HMP.
Control Closed Captions on Connected Play 2000/4000 STBs
Added command to enable/disable Closed Captions on Play 2000 and 4000 Set Top Boxes from HMP.
Removed Support for Outdated TLS Protocols

Removed the option to select the outdated TLS v1 and v1.1 protocols in the Admin > System Settings > Security > SSL Protocols dropdown. This ensures enhanced security by requiring the use of more secure protocols, TLS v1.2 and v1.3.

Improved Authentication for IDPs

Added support for token-based authentication for IDP/SSO users.

N/A

HMP 4.0

Customize Captions in the Modern Player

Added ability to customize the display of captions in the browser, including font type and color, background color and transparency, text size, and caption positioning. Administrators may change the default behavior for all users, while individual users can override the administrator's settings in their browser.

Note

This feature does not apply to the low-latency player as captions are not yet supported. Additionally, this feature does not affect captions displayed on connected set-top boxes.

  • Playing Back Videos
  • Customizing the Closed Captioning Display
  • Customizing the User Interface
  • User Interface Settings
Removed Preview Mode

Removed Preview Mode for the Low-latency Player, Live Review, and Layouts features.

  • Source Settings
  • Adding and Editing Sources
  • Live Review
  • Interacting with Recordings via Live Review
  • Layouts
  • Managing Layouts
Removed P2P Feature
Removed Peer-to-peer video delivery feature.
  • Configuring Streaming Options
  • Location Settings
  • Security Settings
  • Reports and Logs
Embedded Player Link Updates
Added ability to always show the player controls when using an embedded player link.
  • Using Public Links to Share Sessions
  • Using Public Links to Share Videos
License Limit Correction
Corrected calculation of number of concurrent recordings. The license limit for recordings was incorrectly checked against sessions, instead of against sources.N/A
Upgraded OS to Oracle Enterprise Linux 9
Upgraded operating system (OS) to Oracle Enterprise Linux 9.N/A
Due to the upgrade to the HMP OS, the hash function used for pairing with HMG has changed from SHA-1 to SHA-512. Therefore, ensure the major versions of both your HMP and Gateways are the same. For instance, if your HMP is at version 4.0+, your Media Gateways must also be at version 4.0.1+.
  • Pairing Media Gateways to HMP

Due to the upgrade to the HMP OS, changed the implementation for U.S. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2 and high-security (STIG) environments. (The STIG enable button was removed.) Most of the policies included in these standards are enabled by default. Please contact your Haivision Support representative to enable full FIPS and/or STIG support in your 4.0+ installation.

  • Configuring Appliance Security
  • Security Settings
Due to the upgrade to the HMP OS and OpenSSL 3, any PKCS#12-formatted certificates generated with an older OpenSSL version must be converted before they can be added to HMP 4.0+.
  • Convert Unsupported Certificates to Use in HMP 4.0+

HMP 3.10.3

STB Firmware Upgrade

Upgraded firmware for Play 2000 Rev C Set-Top Boxes.

N/A

HMP 3.10.2

IPv6 Support

Added IPv6 support throughout. This addition equips HMP with dual-stack functionality, allowing you to harness the benefits of both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, ensuring long-term network compatibility and facilitating the transition to the IPv6 addressing scheme.

  • Configuring Network Settings
  •  Network Settings
Skip Forward/Backward in Browser Player
Added support to skip forward or backward 10 seconds in the video player.
  • Playing Back Videos
Sorting Feeds on Portal
Added support to sort feeds on the Portal page.
  • Portal
Disabled ICMP Redirects
For increased network security, ICMP redirect messages are now disabled by default. A checkbox was added to re-enable them if desired.
  • Network Settings
Updated API Responses
Updated the Get List of Devices and Get Device Information API responses.
  • Get List of Devices
  • Get Device Information
More STB Details Available in Devices List
Added display of additional status/configuration information by hovering over the STB name in the Devices list.
  • Viewing and Managing Devices
Added PCR Lock
Added a PCR lock option for sources sent to Play 2000/4000 STBs to potentially improve latency on certain non-HLS streams.
  • Source Settings
New STB Support
Added support for the new Haivision Play 2000 Set-Top Box Rev C.N/A
Multicast Agent TLS Certificates

Haivision Helper now handles the updating of TLS certificates for multicast agent, eliminating the need for annual updates to HMP when multicast agent's certificates are nearing expiration.

N/A
Support for New SRT Version

Upgraded to SRT version 1.5.3.

N/A

HMP 3.10.1

Not publicly released

HMP 3.10

Not publicly released

HMP 3.9

Software Based FIPS Encryption

Replaced the hardware-based FIPS encryption modules with software-based cryptographic modules accredited under the U.S. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2. As a result, the FIPS enable button has been removed from the Administration > System Settings > Security > Appliance page. The software-based FIPS modules can now be optionally enabled via the command line.

Note

If your HMP 3.8 has FIPS enabled, prior to upgrading to version 3.9, you must disable FIPS. After the upgrade to HMP 3.9 completes, the software-based FIPS modules can be enabled as detailed in Enabling/Disabling FIPS Cryptographic Modules. 

  • Configuring Appliance Security
  • Security Settings
  • Enabling/Disabling FIPS Cryptographic Modules
Filtering Layouts List

Added feature to filter list of layouts by tags on the Layouts screen and in the Send Command to STB dialog.

  • Layouts
  • Using the Layouts Screen
  • Layout Properties
  • Tagging Devices and Layouts
  • Controlling Devices
Warning when Removing STB

Added warning when a user tries to remove an STB that has events scheduled.

  • Removing Devices
WebRTC on Low-Latency Player

Removed option to use WebRTC for the low-latency player. Since version 3.5, the default method is via HTTP streaming.

N/A

New Advanced Configuration Options

Added the following advanced configuration options for administrators:

  • Add a custom external link to the navigation toolbar for all users.
  • Remove the created/scheduled information from the video player in Portal view.
  • Change the behavior of the Sources page and the Sources Viewer for all users.
  • Set the default landing page to IPTV for each role.
  • Improve latency for SRT streams sent to Play 2000/4000 STBs.


  • Adding an External Link to the Navigation Toolbar
  • Removing Stream Information Under Portal Player Window
  • Changing Behavior of Source Viewer for IPTV
  • Customizing the Navigation Toolbar for Each Role
  • Improving Latency on Long-Running SRT Streams to Play STBs
Support for New SRT Version
Upgraded to SRT version 1.5.1.N/A
Updated Haivision logo in screenshots throughout.Throughout

HMP 3.8

Native Identity Provider Integration

Native integration with Identity Providers (such as Okta) via SAML-standard Just-in-Time (JIT) user provisioning.

  • Renamed the Administration > System Settings page item from Directory Services to User Provisioning/SSO.
  • Connecting to an IDP Configured for Just-In-Time User Provisioning
  • Just-In-Time Settings
  • Managing Groups (LDAP/AD/JIT Only)
  • Managing Users
  • Assigning Groups/Roles to JIT Users
Removed Flash-based Player
Removed the legacy Flash-based web player.
  • Configuring Streaming Options
  • Security Settings
  • Haivision Media Platform Software
  • Removed KLV Dictionary sections as no longer necessary for the low-latency player.
  • Various other topics throughout.
Licensing Update

Updated HMP licensing:

  • Increase from 1 to 2 locations allowed without an eCDN license. Now, eCDN license is required for 3+ locations.
  • Unlimited number of Media Gateways allowed for all licenses.
  • Configuring Locations
  • Pairing Media Gateways to HMP
Block Local Web Users

Added option to block local users from signing into HMP except for allowed whitelist.

  • Configuring Appliance Security
  • Security Settings
  • Disabling Web UI Block via SSH
Option to Disable Access to STB Settings Screen
Added option to disable the Haivision Play 2000/4000 STBs from entering the STB Settings screen via the STB remote.
  • Configuring Appliance Security
  • Security Settings
Font Size Improvements for STB Messages
Expanded list of available font sizes when sending messages to STBs.N/A

HMP 3.7

STB P2P Video Support

For the Enterprise edition, added STB support for Haivision peer-to-peer video delivery.

Note

Not supported by the Haivision Play 1000 or Play 2000 Set-Top Box Rev A.

  • Configuring HMP for Haivision Peer-to-Peer Video Delivery
Security Enhancements
Various back-end security enhancements.N/A

HMP 3.6

HEVC and 4K Playback Support

Added HEVC and 4K support for Play 2000B and Play 4000 Set-Top Boxes playback. For Play 1000 and 2000A STBs, HEVC/4K content is not supported and is filtered out of the library and EPG views.

Added 4K support for browser playback.

Note

Due to lack of browser support, HEVC playback in the browser is not supported. However, other functions of the HEVC sources in the browser are supported (e.g., recording sessions, scheduling sessions).

  • Source Settings
  • Viewing and Managing Devices
Filtering Devices List
Added ability to filter the Devices list by STB device type.
  • Viewing and Managing Devices
P2P Statistics
For peer-to-peer stream playback in the browser, added P2P statistics in the diagnostics overlay.
  • Configuring HMP for Haivision Peer-to-Peer Video Delivery
Font Size for STB Messages
Added ability to set the font size for messages sent to set-top boxes.
  • Sending Text Messages to Devices
Flash-based Player Notice

The Legacy Flash-based player will be removed and no longer supported in a subsequent version of HMP. As of HMP 3.6, you can no longer change from the Modern HTML5 player to the Legacy player.

  • Managing Security
  • Security Settings
UPN Claim Identity Default
Changed default value of UPN Claim Identity field to values used in HMP 3.2.
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) Settings
Default Password Warning
Added a warning notice that appears in Administration pages when the built-in user account passwords have not been changed since the last upgrade (or since initial installation).N/A
HSTS Support

Added support for HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS).

N/A
STB Firmware Upgrade
Play 2000 and Play 4000 STB firmware upgraded with numerous fixes and performance improvements.N/A
Support for New P2P Version
Compatible with latest version of Haivision P2P (v2.2.1).N/A
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