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5		-**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** It has been a while since our last deployment on the 9th of December. As a result we have finished up a lot of new improvements to our 3rd generation runtime offering and fixed a variety of annoying bugs as well as some small improvements. This release is characterized by the major steps we took to release several major features on our 3rd generation runtime among which are the queue browser and message redelivery functionality.
	5	+**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** We have processed additional feedback on the Manage phase to ensure you can more easily create overviews of your statistics, displaying all information correctly and improving the migration process to the next-generation architecture in the Create phase slightly. On top of that, we have improved the scalability of our new generation monitoring stack and the alerting structure. We will also release a new cloud template for our next-generation infrastructure to comply with technical requirements from our cloud provider.
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7		-== **Queue Browser** ==
	7	+== ** Mandatory Cloud Template Upgrade - Next-generation models ** ==
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9		-{{warning}}Note that this functionality only works when your JMS server is running on the 3rd generation runtime{{/warning}}
	9	+As can be seen on our [[status page>>https://status.emagiz.com/incidents/dbh6g9w3ks7q||target="blank"]], we will release a new cloud template for our next-generation models (both single and double lane) that will change a configuration in these templates to comply with technical and operational requirements from our cloud provider. The announcement of the status page itself holds more detail for those to whom it pertains.
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11		-To enhance the observability of your integration landscape while running in the 3rd generation runtime architecture we have added a new feature to our Manage phase called the "Queue browser". You can access this functionality via the "Explore" menu option in Manage. With the help of the queue browser you can, as the name suggests, browse your queue.
	11	+== **Feedback Items** ==
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13		-To do so, we offer two options within this functionality. We have the Explore function and we have the Wiretap function. When selecting a queue and opting for the Explore option you get a live view of what data is currently present on the queue. When selecting the Wiretap functionality you automatically wiretap your queue and are presented with copies (on a special queue) of your actual message that pass through the queue from the moment you pressed the Wiretap button.
	13	+//__Improved Validation when migrating to the next-generation architecture__//
	14	+To improve the migration process to the next-generation architecture, we now show a list of all reported problems, allowing the user to resolve them before migrating to the next-generation architecture.
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15		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@190-release-blog--queue-browser-overview.png]]
	16	+{{info}}Note that when no problem is found, the migration process of that runtime will start automatically.{{/info}}
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17		-After selecting the queue and choosing the option eMagiz will show you the list of messages (oldest first) that are currently on the queue (Explore option) or that passed the queue since the moment you activate the option (Wiretap option). For each message you have various options at your disposal.
	18	+//__Improved HTTP Statistics__//
	19	+To improve the filtering and refresh functionality we offer on this overview, we have made several changes in this release that will improve the behavior of this overview.
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19		-* Delete the message from the queue (Explore option)
20		- ** This means throwing away live data which can be helpful in a test or acceptance environment where you inadvertedly put a lot of messages on a queue.
21		-* Clear message from the wiretap queue (Wiretap option)
22		- ** Once you are done with the analysis of a certain message in the wiretap functionality you can clear it from the overview so it does not clutter the view anymore
23		-* Refresh messages list (both options)
24		- ** By pressing this button you can refresh the list of messages that are displayed to you. Note that the list is sorted in such a way that the oldest messages are shown first
25		-* Save as test message
26		- ** By pressing this button you can save the message and use it in our flow testing functionality in Create. Note that we link the message to the corresponding flow if we can. Should we not be able to do so we link the message to your model so you can still use it in the flow testing functionality.
27		-* Download
28		- ** By pressing this button you can download the message and use it outside of the tooling should that be needed.
	21	+//__"Topic Full" alert restriction changed__//
	22	+With this release, we will change the "Topic Full" trigger point in our standard set of alerts once a model uses the Event Streaming functionality. Before, the alert would trigger on 80%, but as we saw, this is too early to make the alert useful in the context of our customers. As a result, the threshold has been raised to 95% to accommodate real-life situations better.
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30		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@190-release-blog--queue-browser-explore-overview.png]]
	24	+//__Improved performance Manage Dashboards__//
	25	+We have improved the efficiency of retrieving the data shown in the Manage Dashboards for the next-generation architecture.
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32		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@190-release-blog--queue-browser-wiretap-overview.png]]
	27	+//__Show values on the runtime level in Deploy Architecture__//
	28	+We have improved the values shown on the runtime (i.e., container) level in Deploy Architecture so you can better assess whether the memory configuration is still suitable for your deployed solution.
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34		-== **Message Redelivery ** ==
	30	+{{info}}To get to the values we use different calculation methods per type of runtime, as certain runtime types have various reasons for existence.
	31	+* JMS - The number of queues in the active release.
	32	+* Messaging Container - The number of messaging integrations in the active release.
	33	+* Messaging Connector - The number of messaging integrations related to this system in the active release.
	34	+* API Gateway Container - The number of operations in the active release.
	35	+* Event Streaming Container - The number of event processors in the active release.
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36		-{{warning}}Note that this functionality only works when your JMS server is running on the 3rd generation runtime and the functionality is enabled for you environment.{{/warning}}
	37	+There might be multi-tenant and multi-runtime situations that do not always get to the exact number; however, this is a great improvement compared to showing no values.{{/info}}
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38		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@190-release-blog--message-redelivery-overview.png]]
	39	+== **Bug Fixes** ==
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40		-Just as with our current offering we now offer our message redelivery functionality for our 3rd generation architecture. To enhance the user experience we have placed this functionality as well under the "Explore" option in Manage. When selecting the message redelivery option you will see all messages that are currently in need to be redelivered (as an error occurred).
	41	+//__Improved information Queue Statistics__//
	42	+Given several constraints, it could happen that specific queues needed to be correctly displayed within the Manage phase on your model, making it tough to manage them. This has been resolved with this release.
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42		-Just as in the current functionality you can select a specific message and retry (or delete) it. The same can be done for all messages at once. Following that you can still see the linked error message as you could before.
	44	+//__Gain the ability again to configure certificates in Deploy Architecture again__//
	45	+In restricting the configuration options on the certificate level in one of our latter releases, it became impossible for normal users to add and edit certificates within Deploy Architecture. To resolve this problem we have now released a fix to resolve this issue, giving people the ability again to add and edit certificates under Deploy Architecture.
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44		-On top of that we have added some additional functionality.
	47	+//__Ensure that differing container configurations deploy the correct configuration__//
	48	+When you run in a multi-runtime configuration and change the actual flows that need to run on container A vs. container B, it happened before that all flows were still being deployed on all runtimes. With this release, we will feed this information correctly to our infrastructure to ensure the correct and configured flows are deployed on the proper containers.
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46		-* Search option
47		- ** Original queue name
48		- ** Original message ID (which can be found as a header called jms_messageid in the error message view)
49		-* Save as test message
50		- ** By pressing this button you can save the message and use it in our flow testing functionality in Create.
51		-* Download
52		- ** By pressing this button you can download the message and use it outside of the tooling should that be needed.
	50	+//__Remove queurying options in Manage__//
	51	+To avoid errors and loading problems when analyzing your statistics in Manage, we have removed the option to select a default time range spanning more than seven days. This is to guarantee the stability of the solution and to avoid users getting unnecessary errors.
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54		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@190-release-blog--message-redelivery-detail-overview.png]]
55		-
56		-== **3rd generation runtime bolstering** ==
57		-
58		-This release will introduce various improvements for our 3rd generation runtime. Below you will find the most noteworthy enhancements we made to the 3rd generation runtime and its interaction with the portal.
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60		-//__Define memory settings for on-premise runtimes from Deploy Architecture__//
61		-With this release, you are now able to define the memory settings (and therefore the memory limits) of your on-premise runtimes in the same manner as cloud runtimes. In all cases you can now define and change the memory settings via Deploy Architecture. In contrast to how these values are actualized for cloud runtimes you need to create a new release and deploy it to actualize the changes on-premise.
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63		-//__Empty runtime feedback when deploying a release (or setting the release as active)__//
64		-To prevent that you are not being able to deploy a release to your environment due to a mismatch between what is in your release and in Deploy Architecture we have now added a feedback pop-up when deploying a release that notifies you for which runtimes there is a mismatch between your release and Deploy Architecture.
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66		-//__Auto-fill namespaces for SOAP hosted webservices__//
67		-Based on your configuration in Design eMagiz will now auto-fill the namespace when you host a SOAP web service. This avoids any potential problems in validating messages.
68		-
69		-//__Updated H2 database setting__//
70		-As of this release, we have improved the configuration of our H2 databases that are used within eMagiz. This new setting will ensure that the runtime controls when the H2 database is shut down.
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72		-{{warning}}If you already migrated your runtime, you should execute a "Reset" action on the infra flow to get these changes in your model{{/warning}}
73		-
74		-//__Runtime settings option added to context menu on runtime level Deploy Architecture__//
75		-As a replacement of the current HTTP settings context menu we have added a new menu item called runtime settings. On top of being able to configure your HTTP settings (which you need to define for a hosted web service) you now also can define whether the control bus needs to work for this runtime.
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77		-//__Deploy Agent option added to context menu on machine level Deploy Architecture__//
78		-With this release, we have added a context menu item that allows user to deploy the agent that is needed to run your 3rd generation architecture on-premise. For more information on how to install this please check out this [[microlearning>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Expert Level.Solution Architecture.expert-solution-architecture-onpremises-installguide.WebHome||target="blank"]]
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80		-//__Performance improvement creating a release__//
81		-With this release, we have improved the performance of creating a release.
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83		-== **Feedback items ** ==
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85		-We have also solved other feedback items besides the flow designer's critical updates.
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87		-//__Sensitive information stored in properties is masked __//
88		-We have made how we display sensitive information across the portal in the same manner for various parts of the portal.
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90		-//__Confirmation pop-up displaying whether your topology changes in Deploy Architecture__//
91		-To give the user additional feedback of what will happen on the cloud slot when the user presses "Apply to environment" we have now added a confirmation pop-up that is shown when you migrate from the current runtime architecture to the 3rd generation runtime.
92		-
93		-//__Improved read-only description for "if exists" constructions in Transformations__//
94		-To make it clear what the "if exists" check does while not being in "Start Editing" mode, we have improved the description so users without edit rights or without wanting to enter the "Start Editing" mode can read and interpret what the check does.
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97		-== **Bug fixes ** ==
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99		-//__Fix possibility that allowed you to break the system message when dealing with the "Order matters" functionality__//
100		-We have fixed the possibility you had that would break your system message upon validating it in Create when using the "Order matters" functionality.
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102		-//__Synchronization of Event Streaming topic states__//
103		-We have fixed synchronization issues that could occur when several changes were executed on a model that uses a fast amount of topics.
104		-
105		-//__Apply to environment in User Management performance improvement__//
106		-We have improved the performance of updating User Management on your environment. This way, the update functionality is more stable and faster.
107		-
108	108	== **Fancy Forum Answers** ==
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110	110	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:
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112		-* [[Is eMagiz able to read XSD attributes>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703236146||target="blank"]]
113		-* [[Does eMagiz use ActiveMQ?>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703235780||target="blank"]]
114		-* [[Tool for test messages to eMagiz Queues>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703236227||target="blank"]]
115		-* [[How to Remove Cloud Container>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703236460||target="blank"]]
	57	+* [[Getting files from subfolders (FTP)>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703568575||target="blank"]]
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117	117	== **Key takeaways** ==
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119		-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:
	61	+Thanks to all who helped build and those who tested and gave feedback to improve the product. To end this post, here are some key takeaways for you:
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121	121	* If you have questions surrounding our Program Increment Planning, please get in touch with [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
122	122	* If you have feedback or ideas for us, talk to the Platypus
123		-* Please inform us of new additions to the store ([[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]) so we can all benefit from these.
	65	+* Please inform us of new additions to the store ([[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]) so we can all benefit from these.
124	124	* Clear your browser cache (Ctrl + Shift + Del)
125	125	* Check out the release notes [here]
126	126	* Start thinking about how the license tracker can aid your development
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133	133	{{info}}
134	134	~* Indicates a Beta feature. If you would like to get access to this beta feature, please contact [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
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136		-~*~* Indicates a GEN3-only feature.
	78	+~*~* Indicates a next-generation-architecture only feature.
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