File Access Manager 8.5 Service Pack 2 Released!

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We are excited to announce our File Access Manager 8.5 Service Pack 2 is now available!

This Service Pack will help to keep your 8.5 in optimal condition!

File Access Manager 8.5 SP2 introduces new capabilities, expanded authentication support, platform modernization, and key stability enhancements. This release also includes upgraded core components and security improvements, reinforcing our commitment to providing a secure, resilient, and future-ready data governance solution.

You can find the new File Access Manager 8.5 Service Pack 2 download and deployment materials on Service Now:

:package: File Access Manager 8.5 SP2 Download

:blue_book: Detailed deployment and installation instructions:

:link: File Access Manager 8.5 SP2 Deployment Guide

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: What’s New in File Access Manager 8.5 SP2

:wrench: File Access Manager Now runs on .NET 10 Framework

As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping File Access Manager modern, secure, and high performing, FAM has been updated to leverage .NET 10 as its core application framework.

:file_cabinet: File Access Manager Now Supports Secure NetApp ONTAP Connectivity (mTLS)

File Access Manager now supports mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication for secure communication with NetApp ONTAP environments, covering both client-side and server-side authentication. This enhancement strengthens security by enabling encrypted, identity-validated connections across the platform.

:shield: File Access Manager Now Supports Exchange Server Kerberos Authentication

File Access Manager now supports Kerberos authentication for Microsoft Exchange Server environments, enabling more secure and streamlined integration with Exchange infrastructure.

:e_mail: SMTP OAuth authentication support for outbound emails

As Microsoft continues the transition away from Basic Authentication for Exchange Online, File Access Manager has been enhanced to support OAuth-based SMTP authentication for outbound email communications. These updates ensure continued compatibility with Microsoft’s authentication requirements and help customers prepare for the Exchange Online Basic Authentication deprecation scheduled for January 2026.

Reference: Microsoft Exchange Online SMTP AUTH Deprecation Timeline

:gear: Platform Performance & Stability Enhancements

FAM 8.5 SP2 includes several platform improvements focused on reliability, resiliency, security, and overall user experience:

  • RabbitMQ and Data Classification Engine Enhancements
    Improved retry logic and failure-handling mechanisms deliver more resilient and predictable workflow processing.
  • Security and Platform Updates
    Core components have been updated to the latest supported versions, including:
    • RabbitMQ 4.3.5

These enhancements help ensure a more secure, reliable, and maintainable platform while improving overall operational efficiency.

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