AuguryVanDyke’s SecureCRT and SecureFX 9.7 add workspace snapshots and transfer pausing to speed daily work
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New 9.7 releases pack two practical features that change everyday work
VanDyke Software has rolled out version 9.7 of its two core utilities, SecureCRT and SecureFX. The headline changes are workspace snapshots in the terminal client and pause/resume controls for file transfers. On paper these look like modest additions, but in practice they remove small, repeated frictions: users can save and restore complex window layouts and stop long file transfers without losing progress.
Snapshots: save, name and restore your preferred session layouts
The new snapshot feature acts like a quick-save for your workspace. In SecureCRT you can capture the arrangement of open sessions, tabs, and window sizes into a snapshot. Give it a name, and you can return to that exact layout later — useful when you regularly switch between different groups of servers or tasks.
Snapshots live inside the app’s session or workspace menus. You can create one from your current view and then load it later to reopen the same set of connections and tab arrangement. The intent is to reduce the setup time when moving between projects: instead of manually opening a list of sessions each time, you restore a snapshot and get the full layout back.
Snapshots also help when you want a clean, repeatable environment for troubleshooting or demos. Rather than reconfiguring tabs and sizes, you recall a snapshot and your desktop is ready.
Pause and resume file transfers: stop without restarting from zero
SecureFX adds a straightforward but valuable control: the ability to pause and resume transfers. When moving large files or a long queue of items, users can now stop a transfer temporarily and pick it up later without restarting from the beginning.
The feature is presented as pause and resume buttons in the transfer interface. When a transfer is paused, progress is recorded so that when you resume the client continues where it left off. That makes routine tasks — like moving big backups or syncing directories over spotty connections — less risky and more efficient.
For mixed workflows where people switch between terminal sessions in SecureCRT and file moves in SecureFX, the two features together reduce the interruptions that eat time during busy shifts.
Practical improvements for admins, devs and support teams
For system administrators who manage many servers, snapshots mean less fiddling. Imagine an on-call engineer who needs one layout for network checks, another for database work, and a third for application logs. Snapshots let them jump between those setups in seconds, saving the minutes that add up over a week.
Developers who frequently pair on debugging or demos can hand off a snapshot instead of trying to describe which sessions to open. That lowers the friction in collaboration.
The transfer pause and resume function is especially helpful in remote or bandwidth-constrained environments. Field engineers moving large log files or VM images can pause a transfer before boarding a flight or switching networks, then resume without wasting time or bandwidth re-sending already transferred data.
Platform support, protocols and upgrade notes to consider
VanDyke’s SecureCRT and SecureFX traditionally support Windows, macOS and Linux, and the 9.7 release continues to focus on those desktop platforms. SecureCRT remains a terminal client that supports common connection types such as SSH and serial links; SecureFX covers standard file-transfer protocols including SFTP, SCP and FTP.
Licensing remains commercial. Organizations with active maintenance or support agreements are likely to receive upgrade options, while new users can license the software through VanDyke’s sales channels. As with any update, administrators should test the new behavior in a controlled environment before rolling it out across critical systems — snapshots restore layouts and open connections automatically, so confirm that saved sessions use the right credentials and endpoints in your environment.
There are a few practical limits to bear in mind: snapshots store workspace state rather than account credentials, and pause/resume convenience depends on the transfer protocol and the remote server’s ability to accept resumed transfers. In other words, some older or limited servers may not support resuming a transfer mid-file.
Who will reach for 9.7 first?
Teams that juggle many concurrent connections and move large files — network admins, SREs, and field engineers — will see the most immediate gains. Casual users who open only one or two sessions and move small files may not feel the need to upgrade right away.
How to get the update and what VanDyke says about the tools
VanDyke positions SecureCRT and SecureFX as professional tools for secure remote access and reliable file transfer. The company’s messaging for 9.7 emphasizes smoother daily workflows and fewer small interruptions for IT teams. Users can obtain the 9.7 installers and further product notes from VanDyke’s official website or through their organizational licensing contacts, and the company provides documentation and trial copies for evaluation.
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