Sitecore 10.4.1 - Simpler, Faster, and More Secure

Sitecore 10.4.1 is Released on June 25, 2025, it brings some important improvements that make our websites faster, safer, and easier to manage. This version focuses on improving security, modernizing the technology, and helping development and IT teams work more efficiently.

  • Use the latest technology (.NET 8)
  • Improve website performance
  • Increase security
  • Make monitoring and deployments easier

Here’s a simple look at new features and update from this release:

Identity Server Update

  • The Identity Server which is used for login and user authentication has been upgraded and It is now built with .NET 8, which is faster and more secure.
  • All communication with the database are now be encrypted, we need to add this to our connection string  (Encrypt=true;TrustServerCertificate=false)
  • We also need to install a trusted certificate on the server to make secure connections works properly.

Better Application Monitoring with Azure

  • Sitecore now uses a Connection String instead of Instrumentation Key to connect with Azure Application Insights which is used to monitor and track the performance of our application
  • Connection String used is more reliable and in line with the latest Azure standards, this makes it easier to keep track of what’s happening in our application, especially in cloud environments.

Solr Update

  • Sitecore uses Solr for searching content, this update includes an upgrade for the tool from Solr 8.11.2 to 9.8.1, which is faster and more secure.
  • The installer now waits for Solr to be fully ready before continuing setup. This prevents errors during installation.

Publishing Service Upgraded

  • The Sitecore Publishing Service, which helps push content from the CMS to the live site, is now Built with .NET 8 for better speed and performance.
  • Also uses encrypted communication with the database, just like the Identity Server.

Hotfix Installation

  • Applying fixes and patches is now simpler and easier, Sitecore 10.4.1 adds an option to automatically install hotfixes.
  • This saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your Sitecore setup up to date without manual effort.

Stay Tuned for more updates.

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