Code42 app version 8.2.0 changes to application and service names for CrashPlan for Small Business

Overview

Code42 app version 8.2.0, scheduled for release in mid-July, 2020, changes some instances of "CrashPlan" to "Code42" in the name of the application, service, and related file paths. This article details the complete list of changes and highlights some affected areas that may require you to make corresponding updates to your internal processes. 

Affects

If your CrashPlan for Small Business environment uses any of the following, update your configurations to use the new names and directories listed below to ensure compatibility with Code42 app version 8.2.0 and later:

• Firewall rules, if based on the CrashPlanService name. (Firewall rules based on IP addresses are not affected.)
• Code42 exceptions for antivirus, malware, or other security monitoring tools.

Changes

If you have any scripts, monitoring, exceptions, or other processes that specifically reference any item in the Code42 app version 8.0.0 column, you must update those references to use the new value in the Code42 app version 8.2.0 column.

Many items – including the macOS bundle ID and file locations for logs, app data, and caches – remain the same. Only the items listed below changed in Code42 app version 8.2.0.