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3	3	[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-blog-intro.png]]
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5		-**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** In the last couple of weeks, we worked hard on building several essential things that will be released later this Q. On top of that, we finished additional features for our 3rd generation runtime that give you chirurgical precision when doing maintenance on a model. Among the other features, we have a new event streaming graph and general updates to our platform.
	6	+**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** As part of our alignment week, we also had a hackathon event focusing on a wide array of reported feedback on the portal. The majority of the release blog will be focused on this. On top of that, we launch new functionality that makes it easier to transform to JSON, select infra flows in a release, and deploy multiple agents to a single machine that adheres to specific conditions. But before we dive into all that has changed, we will publish several announcements via this release blog (and other channels) to prepare your model for upcoming major changes.
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7		-== **Start/Stop Flows** ~*~* ==
	8	+== ** Announcement - TLS versions deprecated** ==
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9		-{{warning}}Note that depending on the alert, this functionality will only work when your JMS server is running on the 3rd generation runtime{{/warning}}
	10	+Placeholder for info from Bas
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11		-To enhance your options when running into problems or when maintaining your solution in a Production environment, we have added a new feature to our Deploy phase called "Start/Stop Flows." You can access this functionality via the "Deploy Architecture" overview in Deploy. On the runtime level, you can open the context menu and select the "Start/Stop Flows" option.
	12	+{{info}}Text{{/info}}
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13		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--start-stop-flows-context-menu.png]]
	14	+== **Announcement - Spring 6** ==
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15		-After selecting the option, eMagiz will open a pop-up where you can stop and start the starting point of each flow deployed on that runtime. This effect is that the flow will process no new messages, but the flow will still process all remaining messages after stopping the flow. To prevent a flow, you select a flow and press the Stop button. To start it again, press Start.
	16	+In the next release, we expect to release a major version of our current runtime base image. This image moves the eMagiz stack from Java 8 to Java 17, and from Spring Framework 5 to Spring Framework 6. Although eMagiz will try to make the transition as smooth as possible, we recommend that you start with the following preparations.
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17		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--start-stop-flows-pop-up-menu.png]]
	18	+{{warning}}
	19	+* Make sure that your release is running on the **latest** flow versions. After the release of the new image, eMagiz will push new flow versions of components that have changes. These new flow versions must be included in the subsequent release. Having your release already on the **latest** flow versions makes this less affecting
	20	+* To help you identify which flow versions are especially important here, you can consider all flows that contain any of the following components:
	21	+** Simple job launcher (data pipelines)
	22	+** Job explorer (data pipelines)
	23	+** HTTP components message sender (support object)
	24	+** Web service outbound gateway (with a 'message sender' attribute specified)
	25	+** SFTP session factory (support object)
	26	+** API gateways with OAuth2 as security mechanism.
	27	+* We recommend identifying flows with (advanced) custom Groovy scripts. As our Java version changes and the Spring version changes, this may affect the availability of the libraries on the classpath, and therefore the validity of import statements. You can already test the Groovy script using the flow testing functionality as flow testing is already running on the Java 17 and Spring Framework 6 baseline.
	28	+** In addition, the groovy version used has been moved from version 3.0.19 to 4.0.18. These changes may affect your scripts as well. These release notes outline the major changes
	29	+* The code handling SFTP file transfer has been overhauled completely. Although this should not affect you, we encourage you to test your SFTP integrations before deploying to Production.{{/warning}}
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19		-{{info}}Only in "Start Editing" mode can you start and stop specific flows{{/info}}
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21		-== **Manage overview Event Streaming** ~*~* ==
	32	+== **Infra flow selection** ==
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23		-To enhance the observability of your event streaming solution while running in the 3rd generation runtime architecture, we have added a new feature to our Manage phase called "Event streaming statistics." You can access this functionality via the "Monitoring" menu in Manage. Then, you can see metadata information on all your topics by clicking on the "Event streaming statistics" overview. Among others, you can see whether data is consumed, on which topic much data is produced, and whether consumers are lagging in consuming data.
	34	+This release will include a significant update to our release functionality, which allows you to configure your release. Presently, eMagiz will allow you to see changes on the infra-flow level visually.
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25		-[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--event-streaming-overview-manage.png]]
	36	+[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-216-hack-heaven--infra-flow-comparison.png]]
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27		-== **Feedback items ** ==
	38	+In edit mode, you can select a new version via the right-click option, which you already use for other flows.
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29		-We have also solved other feedback items besides the flow designer's critical updates.
	40	+[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-216-hack-heaven--infra-flow-selection.png]]
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31		-//__Topic configuration calculation__//
32		-With this release, we have simplified the configuration of settings on the topic level to enforce certain best practices within the portal and simultaneously make it easier to configure topics.
	42	+We have also added a title to each context menu that specifies the flow type (e.g., exit connector, container infra, connector infra) for additional clarity while constructing your release.
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34		-//__Make preparation step in deployment plan visible__//
35		-For deployment on the 3rd generation runtime to work, the portal needs some preparation work. We have now made this step explicit and part of the deployment plan.
	44	+[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-216-hack-heaven--context-menu-title.png]]
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37		-{{warning}}Make sure to update your deployment plan accordingly to ensure that the preparation step is not forgotten{{/warning}}
	46	+== **Multiple environments selection** ==
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39		-//__3rd generation runtime debugger feedback__//
40		-We have improved the user experience of the 3rd generation runtime debugger with this release by solving various feedback items we noticed in the first adoptions of the functionality.
	48	+{{warning}}The following is only applicable under the following conditions:
	49	+ * Windows 2022 server
	50	+ * At least one port opened (as a consequence of a hosted web service){{/warning}}
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42		-//__No "Shift key" needed anymore to select multiple items in the flow designer__//
43		-As of now, you do not have to hold your "Shift key" when you want to select multiple items in the flow designer. This will make it easier to select parts of flows.
	52	+When configuring your Deploy Agent, you now have an additional option that the user can activate. This checkbox unlocks the possibility of stability when running multiple deploy agents on one machine.
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45		-//__User Management synchronization now happens in one step__//
46		-With this release, we have updated the synchronization process between Design and Deploy concerning User Management. When you press the "Transfer from design" button, both Users and Roles will be synchronized.
	54	+[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-216-hack-heaven--multiple-environments.png]]
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	56	+== **Feedback Items** ==
	57	+//__Easier component selection in flow designer__//
	58	+The area selector through which you can select one or more components has improved to allow for an easier selection of said components when displayed close to the edge of the canvas. Expanding the area allows you to select these components, which will become much easier.
	59	+
	60	+//__Improved handling of optionality in JSON on lists__//
	61	+Previously, eMagiz always created a JSON array if your data model expected a list. This led to unexpected and undesirable behavior of the message, as empty arrays are not always accepted by external parties.
	62	+
	63	+With this release, we have changed the way in which we generate the JSON output should there be an empty list. Consequently, the empty list will **not** be part of the output anymore, as desired.
	64	+
	65	+//__Loading bar when searching for log entries__//
	66	+To indicate to the user that eMagiz is still busy retrieving log entries, we have added a loading bar to the log entry overview upon pressing search.
	67	+
	68	+//__Improved feedback when deleting elements from Capture__//
	69	+To better specify to the user which integration or system the user intends to delete, we have improved the text in the confirmation pop-up. This way, we can provide more information to the user to avoid mistakes.
	70	+
	71	+//__Enhanced filter options in Manage__//
	72	+With this release, we have added filter options on both the Alerting tab and the Trigger configuration pop-up. This allows users to filter on Status (Alerting) and Queues, Topics, Recipients, and more (Trigger configuration pop-up) in these places.
	73	+
	74	+//__Copy property names from Create__//
	75	+This release unlocks the possibility of easily copying the name of a property placeholder so it can be used while deploying.
	76	+
	77	+//__Improved feedback during migration to the current runtime architecture__//
	78	+Should you try to migrate the JMS before any other runtime under Create -> Settings, we have improved the feedback. This feedback will tell you why you cannot migrate in this order.
	79	+
	80	+//__Block user from making changes to their cloud while another upgrade is still in progress__//
	81	+We now block users from changing their cloud configuration when another upgrade is ongoing.
	82	+
	83	+//__Cron trigger validation__//
	84	+We have added a validation check upon saving a cron expression in the Flow Designer to avoid flows not starting due to a misconfigured cron expression.
	85	+
	86	+== **Bug Fixes** ==
	87	+//__Making Edit (and View) the default action when configuring parameters__//
	88	+We have made the Edit (and View) button the default action when configuring parameters in a transformation.
	89	+
	90	+//__Property configuration pop-up resized__//
	91	+We have resized the property configuration overviews to make the property value better readable.
	92	+
	93	+//__Alphabetically sorted components in the flow designer__//
	94	+As of this release, we now sort the components alphabetically in the flow designer.
	95	+
	96	+//__Improved sorting on runtime overview__//
	97	+As of this release, we now sort the runtimes in the runtime overview correctly by time. This means that the runtime with a changed status, closest to the current date and time, is shown at the top of the list. This should reduce the chance of overlooking a critical mistake.
	98	+
	99	+//__Improved sorting on catalog overview__//
	100	+As of this release, we now sort the topics in the catalog by name.
	101	+
	102	+//__Styling fix on rich text editors__//
	103	+Rich text editors are used in various parts of the portal. This release fixes a broken styling configuration that made it difficult to fill in information in these editors.
	104	+
	105	+//__Styling fix on release edit__//
	106	+As of this release, the correct icon (green) will be shown when wanting to add a second API operation under the same "header."
	107	+
	108	+//__Removed false-positive alerts on transformations__//
	109	+When transforming a string to a non-empty string, eMagiz would also show an alert even if the user made a check to avoid an empty string as output. This behavior is now corrected. This will significantly reduce the number of alerts you will see as a user within the context of your transformation.
	110	+
	111	+//__Event Streaming Graphs - view thirty days back__//
	112	+Just like the other views, we now also provide the user with a default thirty-day window to analyze relevant statistics related to event streaming further.
	113	+
	114	+//__Improved helptext__//
	115	+We have improved various help texts across the portal to indicate better what should be filled in for specific fields.
	116	+
48	48	== **Fancy Forum Answers** ==
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50	50	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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52		-* [[Change property with new release in generation 3 runtimes>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703274441||target="blank"]]
53		-* [[Mapped request header "Accept">>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703300348||target="blank"]]
54		-* [[OAUTH2.0 Advanced Options 'Resource'>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703300155||target="blank"]]
	121	+* [[XSD is only partially imported into eMagiz (xmlStat.xsd)>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703773349||target="blank"]]
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56		-== **Key takeaways** ==
	123	+== **Key Takeaways** ==
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58		-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:
	125	+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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60	60	* If you have questions surrounding our Program Increment Planning, please get in touch with [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
61	61	* If you have feedback or ideas for us, talk to the Platypus
62		-* Please inform us of new additions to the store ([[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]) so we can all benefit from these.
	129	+* Please inform us of new additions to the store ([[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]) so we can all benefit from these.
63	63	* Clear your browser cache (Ctrl + Shift + Del)
64	64	* Check out the release notes [here]
65	65	* Start thinking about how the license tracker can aid your development
66	66	* Start thinking about major, minor, and patch
67		-* Upgrade to the latest build number
68	68	* Keep making great integrations
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70	70	Let's stay in touch and till next time!
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73	73	~* 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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75		-~*~* Indicates a GEN3-only feature.
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