# Deprecation and Obsolescence - [Deprecated features](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/deprecation-obsolescence.html#deprecated) - [Obsolete features](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/deprecation-obsolescence.html#obsolete) - [Useful links](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/deprecation-obsolescence.html#links) ## Deprecated features Deprecated features should not be used in new versions. The features are in maintenance mode only. It will continue to be supported till a notice of obsolescence is published or till that product version reaches [End of Support (EOS)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/eol.html). Following are the list of features that are deprecated in Applications Manager: | Deprecated feature | Description | Deprecated from version | Deprecated since date | |---|---|---|---| | Microsoft BizTalk Server 2013 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Microsoft Dynamics AX | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Skype For Business Server 2015 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Microsoft Office SharePoint 2013 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 179600 | Feb 04, 2026 | | Enterprise Edition - Single Sign-On | The Single Sign-On option in the Enterprise Edition is deprecated for now. | 16000 | July 06, 2022 | | SMS Modem | The option to send SMS using a modem is deprecated. | 16000 | July 06, 2022 | | Open Command Shell feature in SSH/Telnet servers | Option is deprecated | 15130 | Apr 15, 2021 | | Microsoft Office SharePoint 2010 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 15130 | Apr 15, 2021 | | Oracle 9i Application Server Monitor | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | | | | Oracle 10g Application Server Monitor | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | | | | Web Transaction Recorder | Web Transaction Recorder is deprecated now. [Chrome Extension](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/rbm-browser-extension.html) can be used to record and add transactions for **Real Browser Monitor (RBM)**. Also [HAR Import](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/http-url-monitors.html#harFile) method can be applied to add **Http(s) Url Sequence Monitor**. | 14870 | Oct 12, 2020 | | IE for RBM playback | We have provided support for Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome for playback. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/real-browser-monitor-rbm.html) | 14790 | Aug 4, 2020 | | Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 13450 | May 24, 2017 | | MySQL database backend | MySQL database has been replaced by PostgreSQL database. [Learn more](https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/important-mysql-backend-support-ends-december-31-2016) | 13300 | May 24, 2017 | | Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 13300 | May 24, 2017 | | Oracle Database Monitor Version 8i | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 13300 | May 24, 2017 | | Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 | Monitor is deprecated as the version/product reached End of Life (EOL). | 11610 | November 19, 2015 | | Publish dashboard unauthenticated with insecure publish key | Previously, publish dashboard endpoint was unauthenticated along with an easily guessable publish key encoding. Now, publish dashboard endpoint is replaced with a secure publish key. | | | ## Obsolete features An obsoleted feature is a component/feature that is no longer supported. Following are the list of features that are obsolete in Applications Manager: | Obsolete feature | Description | Obsolete from version | Obsolete since date | |---|---|---|---| | Web User Experience Monitor | Monitor is obsolete. [Real User Monitor](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/real-user-monitoring.html) is available as an alternative monitor. | 16130 | Sep 1, 2022 | | APM Transaction recorder (Apm_Recorder.exe) | APM transaction recorder used for creating HTTP(s)-URL Sequence is is removed now. [Import HAR File](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/har-file.html) option should be used instead. | 14790 | Aug 4, 2020 | | Flash charts and components | Flash charts and components were removed since many browsers stopped Flash support for security reasons. | 14400 | Oct 23, 2019 | | IE based RBM Recorder (RBM_Toolbar.msi) | Recorder Toolbar is compatible only upto IE 8 and is replaced by [Browser Extension for Real Browser Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/setting-up-rbm.html). | 14150 | Apr 24, 2019 | | Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and 2013 (Skype 2015) | The monitor is obsolete. [Skype for business](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/skype-for-business.html) is available as an alternative monitor. | | | | Azure Service Bus (Classic) | The monitor is obsolete. [Microsoft Azure](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/microsoft-azure.html) is available as an alternative monitor. | 13450 | May 24, 2017 | | Windows Azure Cloud Service (Classic) | The monitor is obsolete. [Microsoft Azure](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/microsoft-azure.html) is available as an alternative monitor. | 13450 | May 24, 2017 | | HTTP(s)-URL Sequence - New Monitor page | Adding HTTP(s)-URL Sequence through New Monitor page in web client is removed now. [Import HAR File](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/har-file.html) option should be used instead. | 10830 | Nov 1, 2012 | | J2EE Web Transactions Monitor | Monitor is obsolete. [APM Insight](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/java-transaction-monitoring.html) is available as an alternative monitor. | 10200 | Dec 17, 2011 | **Note**: Support for the following has been stopped: - Internet Explorer (Jan 31, 2023) - Applications Manager 32-bit installations (Dec 31, 2022) - MySQL database as APM Backend database (Sep 7, 2022) ## Useful links - [Release Notes](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/release-notes.html) - [Issues fixed](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/issues.html) - [End of Support (EOS)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/eol.html) - [Product Readme](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/readme.html) - [Support Desk](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/support.html)