EoL software and MSP insurance requirements
Here at Automation Theory, we advocate for keeping Automate’s MySQL database patched for typical security/performance/stability…
MySQL 5.7 End of Life: What Connectwise Automate admins need to know
The MySQL 5.7 end-of-life date is October 21, 2023. Many Connectwise Automate partners are on…
How to pwn an Automate server: Connectwise Automate LAN Security
ConnectWise Automate security is something at the forefront of discussion for every MSP. Previously we’ve…
Connectwise Automate MySQL 8 Support: What it means for Automate administrators
Connectwise Automate MySQL 8 support is scheduled to arrive in October 2021. This will also…
Breaking Database Permission Changes in Automate 2021.1
After applying the Connectwise Automate 2021.1 patch, several partners reported different issues, unrelated to the…
Connectwise Automate MySQL user changes in patch 2021.1
Automate patch 2021.1 includes major changes to application user authentication and the interactions with MySQL.…
MySQL 5.6 End of Life: What Connectwise Automate admins need to know
The MySQL 5.6 end of life date is February 5, 2021. Many Connectwise Automate partners…
Top 5 myths about the Automate Database
As we begin discussing myths about the Connectwise Automate database, we’d like to go on…
Automate Security: Prevent unauthorized users from being created
In light of the recent security vulnerabilities, many Connectwise partners are starting to monitor Automate…
MySQL for Automate 101: Building Reports
Leveraging the database of Automate can be intimidating, especially for partners who don’t have previous…