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2 2  {{container layoutStyle="columns"}}(((
3 3  [[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-blog-intro.png]]
4 4  
5 -**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** In the last few weeks, we have worked around the clock to release various improvement points within the 3rd generation runtime and elsewhere. We have improved the feedback provided when a flow can't start due to an incorrect transformation, improved when specific logging is triggered, and improved the stability of our internal infrastructure. On top of that, we fixed several bugs surrounding other parts of the platform. So without further ado, let us look at all these improvements.
5 +**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** We have been hard at work bolstering our offering concerning the upcoming rollout of our new architecture stack. Next to that, we have made several small updates as this release contained a complete revamp of the Manage phase. Please take a moment to read the below carefully and work with the new flow designer as soon as possible to familiarize yourself with this one.
6 6  
7 -== **3rd generation improvements** ==
7 +==**Audit trail User Management**==
8 +Since the introduction of the API Gateway and Event Streaming patterns in eMagiz, the notion of users and roles have been added to the platform. In the User Management section in Deploy you will find the overview of the users and roles configured in your model. With this release we have also added the history tab to this page in which the platform registers the changes made in Users & Roles. At the moment when the user presses the Apply to environment button, the changes between the previous history entry and this action are registered in this section. The popup that is displayed when pressing Apply to environment has been expanded with the list of entries that will be added to this History section.
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10 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@185 - Release blog 1.png]]
8 8  
9 -//__Better feedback in the error log when a corrupt stylesheet is encountered__//
10 -We have improved the logging within a 3rd generation runtime that identifies the broken resource by name within a container and informs you to navigate to Create -> Resources to see in which flows the resource is used so you can take the appropriate action.
11 -
12 -//__Better internal error handling to avoid unnecessary alerting and notifications__//
13 -We have improved the internal error handling when sending metrics from the runtime to our monitoring stack. This will gravely reduce the alerts you receive on this topic when your model runs on the 3rd generation monitoring stack.
14 -
15 -//__Improved Manage Dashboard__//
16 -This release improves what you can see in the Manage Dashboard after you migrate your model to the 3rd generation runtime architecture.
17 -
18 -//__Improved process surrounding "slot standby" and "slot wakeup" for 3rd generation runtimes__//
19 -When a slot is put into standby mode, we also stop all on-premise runtimes to avoid excessive logging (and alerting) on your models with this functionality. The opposite happens when the slot wakeup is triggered. As a result, not only the cloud runtimes are started but also all on-premise runtimes.
20 -
21 -//__Improved process of deploy preparation__//
22 -With this release, we have improved the process through which your deployment action is prepared by eMagiz. As a result, the chances of unexpected behavior occurring in your model are drastically reduced.
23 -
24 -//__Improved migration of Streaming container__//
25 -When migrating your streaming container, we now consider whether "custom error handling" is used within one of the event processors. Based on that determination, additional components are added to ensure that the streaming container will work after migrating without manual intervention.
26 -
27 -//__Add History to Notifications in Manage__//
28 -To improve the auditability of our platform, we have introduced an audit trail to the Notification section in Manage for models running on our 3rd generation monitoring stack. This way, it is always visible when the notifications were paused and who paused or unpaused the notifications.
29 -
30 -//__Improved Manage phase for Event Streaming__//
31 -Based on the feedback on our first iteration of the Manage phase for Event Streaming, we have improved the graphs and the calculations that fill the graphs with values. On top of that, we have added help texts to clarify what each chart our table displays to you.
32 -
33 -//__Improved help text for network volumes__//
34 -With this release, we have improved the help text that explains network volumes and how to use them within our solution.
35 -
36 -{{warning}}Should you be interested in migrating your model to our new 3rd generation architecture, don't hesitate to contact us at [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:productmanagement@emagiz.com]] or read our [[documentation>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Fundamentals.fundamental-runtime-generation3||target="blank"]] on the subject.{{/warning}}
37 -
38 -== **Feedback items ** ==
39 -
40 -//__Generation of security logic API Gateway in case of API Key as security method is improved__//
41 -With this release, we have improved the generation of security logic within the Create phase related to API Gateways that use the API Key method as their security mechanism.
42 -
43 -//__User Roles are sorted alphabetically__//
44 -All user roles under User Management are now also sorted alphabetically.
45 -
46 -//__Name of keystore for user management now includes the environment__//
47 -To improve the naming of the downloaded keystore that needs to be distributed to external parties, we have added the name of the environment to the filename. You can distinguish between the various environments by looking at the filename.
48 -
49 -== **Bug fixes ** ==
50 -
51 -//__Consolidated upgrade process cloud template__//
52 -With this release, we have removed some specific update options that could cause mismatches between what was visually displayed and what was happening in the cloud.
53 -
54 -//__Ensure users can deploy release on environments they have edit rights on__//
55 -Currently, users with limited rights in Deploy, for example, only edit rights in Test, can now activate and deploy releases ready for other environments but need to be deployed on the environment for which they have the rights to do so.
56 -
12 +==**Next Generation Monitoring & Alerting engine**==
13 +In the recent sprints, we have completed our alerting & monitoring engine for our new runtime architecture. Effectively that means that we are now using State Generation components inside this architecture, and all error messages, runtime metrics and logging are now passing through this engine. All of our regular Manage phase screens have been updated to point to the new storage locations.
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15 +* In the Manage phase we have introduced proper means to toggle between data of the current and the new monitoring stack (transition to the new runtime can be a runtime by runtime approach).
16 +* We have also released and described the new Manage phase graphs in [[Release blog 183>>https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/Release%20Information/Release%20Blogs/Rainbow%20World||target="blank"]].
17 +* In the new architecture all error messages are automatically send to the eMagiz monitoring & alerting stack, which means that these flow components are no longer required. During migration these will be removed. In case custom error handling is required, these components are made available in the Create Store and will point to the current error flow (which serves a new purpose from then onwards)
18 +* Hosted SOAP Webservices can be migrated to the new architecture which removes the need to use the Jetty component, and introduces the request layer as root element in the System Message. This removes the need for custom XSD to validate incoming request to the SOAP webservice. The new HTTP Statistics page can be leveraged to review SOAP traffic as well.
19 +* The Docker Cloud templates are now also connected to the eMagiz support infrastructure providing cloud instance level alarms
20 +
21 +
22 +=== **Improvements** ===
23 +
24 +* Performance Deployment plan
25 +When running a Deployment plan on a large environment, the browser would consume a significant amount of CPU. This has been improved with this release.
26 +
27 +* Flow Designer updates
28 +We have added an icon to identify a Queued channel which are mostly found in entry flows that use the h2 bridge. Furthermore, the display of wiretaps and annotations can be copied now. Next to that some small UI improvements where made.
29 +
30 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@185 - Release blog 2.png]]
31 +
32 +* Store
33 +We have fixed several smaller Store import issues to improve the user experience.
34 +
57 57  == **Fancy Forum Answers** ==
58 58  
59 -As always, this is a gentle reminder to ask questions via the Q&A forum. The Q&A forum is available in the eMagiz iPaaS portal, so we can all benefit from the knowledge within the community. For some inspiration, take a look at these forum answers:
37 +As always, a gentle reminder to all to ask questions via the Q&A forum. The Q&A forum is available in the eMagiz iPaaS portal, so we can all benefit from the knowledge within the community. For some inspiration, take a look at these forum answers:
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61 -* [[API Security not updated in all entry flow>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703363718||target="blank"]]
62 -* [[Preventing exceptions triggering on HTTP 400 status code>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703351155||target="blank"]]
63 -* [[Deployment of 3rd gen runtimes to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS containers)>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703350980||target="blank"]]
39 +* [[Start runtime via a delayed start in a Linux environment?>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703146181||target="blank"]]
40 +* [[Failed to create sFTP session: Het systeem kan het opgegeven pad niet vinden>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703146327||target="blank"]]
64 64  
65 65  == **Key takeaways** ==
66 66  
67 -Thanks to all that helped build and those who tested and gave feedback to improve the product. To end this post, here are some key takeaways for you:
44 +Thanks to all that help build, those who tested and gave feedback to improve the product. To end this post, here are some key takeaways for you:
68 68  
69 69  * If you have questions surrounding our Program Increment Planning, please get in touch with [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
70 70  * If you have feedback or ideas for us, talk to the Platypus
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75 75  * Start thinking about major, minor, and patch
76 76  * Upgrade to the latest build number
77 77  * Keep making great integrations
55 +* Check out the new documentation portal.
78 78  
79 79  Let's stay in touch and till next time!
80 80  
81 81  {{info}}
82 -~* Indicates a Beta feature. If you would like to get access to this beta feature, please contact [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
60 +~* Indicates a Beta feature. If you would like to get access to this beta feature please contact [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
83 83  
84 84  ~*~* Indicates a GEN3-only feature.
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