2020.2

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2020.2.4 Maintenance Release

2020.2.4 Maintenance Release [2021-05-04]

Changelog Overview

  • 2 New Features
  • 7 Improvements
  • 62 Bug Fixes
  • 8 Security Fixes
  • 20 Chores
  • 99 Total Tickets

New Features

  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.17 [04-02-2021] - Added a dedicated import API that handles duplicate transformation names.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.63 [04-01-2021] - Implemented a new UI feature. Added visualize view to the manual tasks tab.

Improvements

  • app-admin_essentials:2.15.29-2020.2.31 [04-16-2021] - Removed update notifications for Pre-builts from sidebar due to restrictions in browser requests. Other pages in Admin Essentials are no longer blocked from loading.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.20 [04-12-2021] - Updated app-jst navigation bar to the latest design.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.20 [04-28-2021] - Added Pre-Automation Time and SLA Per Workflow fields to the workflow metadata dialog. This will allow users the ability to set the Pre-Automation and SLA times in the Gen1 canvas.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.70 [04-16-2021] - Completed Auto-Test construction for the backend call. Updated API to provide child job manual task info to the job details page.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.66 [04-08-2021] - Added a workflow validation error when a transformation task links to a missing transformation. This will let customers use the LoE (level-of-effort) script to verify the relational integrity of bulk imported workflows and JSTs.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.62 [04-01-2021] - Added diagnostic logging for start up and shut down of WorkFlow Engine. This will help with troubleshooting potential issues in the customer environment.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.57 [04-15-2021] - Automated Test development for Add _id to getAccounts. The _id is for updating passwords and groups.

Bug Fixes

  • adapter-automation_gateway:4.9.0-2020.2.4 [04-07-2021] - Fixed cluster logic so that module tasks will work correctly.
  • adapter-ldap:2.12.15-2020.2.2 [03-30-2021] - Improved handling of LDAP connectivity errors.
  • adapter-nso:6.35.7-2020.2.14 [04-22-2021] - Fixed issue where the incorrect config in loadConfig would crash the platform.
  • adapter-nso:6.35.7-2020.2.13 [04-16-2021] - Fixed getConfig and setConfig to allow Junos config remediation.
  • adapter-nso:6.35.7-2020.2.12 [04-07-2021] - Fixed undefined errors when parsing error response and parsing Yang models.
  • app-admin_essentials:2.15.29-2020.2.32 [04-20-2021] - Correct integration model is automatically selected when creating an integration from the Integration Model details page.
  • app-ag_manager:1.6.5-2020.2.3 [04-07-2021] - Changed logic for cluster implementation so that module tasks will work correctly.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.57 [04-28-2021] - Restored camelCase output in JSON Form keys.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.56 [04-27-2021] - Read-only number fields are disabled.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.55 [04-27-2021] - Made minor graphical fixes when interacting with the workflow builder console in the Gen2 canvas.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.54 [04-27-2021] - Scrolling is now enabled when viewing task details for a job in the Gen2 console.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.53 [04-27-2021] - Resolved scrolling issues in the task explorer. Expanded the viewing area in the task sidebar. All items in tree menu are visible and accessible on Gen2 canvas.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.51 [04-26-2021] - Added required property to root level fields.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.49 [04-21-2021] - Updated error handling when creating a transformation to ensure error toast is populated correctly.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.48 [04-19-2021] - Fixed issue where task error and failure handlers could become unresponsive and cause a crash.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.47 [04-16-2021] - Transformation version is now attached to jst file when exporting from Automation Studio.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.45 [04-07-2021] - Fixed several bugs and inconsistencies in the UI.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.44 [04-06-2021] - Updated file name format when exporting a JST.
  • app-configuration_manager:3.67.1-2020.2.41 [04-27-2021] - Pinned header links no longer take users to blank pages.
  • app-configuration_manager:3.67.1-2020.2.39 [04-05-2021] - Corrected the issue with interface IP address validation causing the /undefined display error.
  • app-configuration_manager:3.67.1-2020.2.38 [04-01-2021] - Enhanced the backup details dialog to meet design specifications.
  • app-form_builder:4.7.14-2020.2.10 [04-27-2021] - Fixed rendering issues in Form Builder for Internet Explorer 11.
  • app-form_builder:4.7.14-2020.2.9 [04-26-2021] - Changed schema for the /forms/export endpoint to improve incoming request content validation.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.23 [04-16-2021] - JST version property is removed after checking if the version is compatible with the current version; this prevents invalid schema issues when running a transformation.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.22 [04-13-2021] - Restored the whoami request to define the user details variable and resolve issues with save and export.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.18 [04-09-2021] - Saving and exporting transformations now includes created and updated properties.
  • app-mop:6.7.7-2020.2.9 [04-27-2021] - Fixed rendering issues in Templates for Internet Explorer 11.
  • app-mop:6.7.7-2020.2.8 [04-20-2021] - Fixed incorrect indentation of a template file that prevented completion of the chooseDevice task.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.25 [04-26-2021] - Fixed Gen1 canvas rendering for Internet Explorer 11.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.24 [04-22-2021] - Fixed a bug that caused a login error when closing the workflow settings dialog.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.23 [04-21-2021] - Input variables for merge and deepmerge tasks will no longer reset when reference tasks are removed from the canvas.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.22 [04-21-2021] - Improved validation check for referenced tasks when editing a workflow.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.21 [04-19-2021] - Added text wrapping to task names and descriptions to fix visibility. This will allow long task names in WFB to be easily read by the user.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.77 [04-28-2021] - Fixed a bug that caused incorrect filtering of fields in a searched job.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.76 [04-27-2021] - Incoming transformation data for a JST task is now displayed in the Incoming tab instead of the reference Variable Name.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.74 [04-25-2021] - Removed incorrect text from Job Details page for child jobs.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.73 [04-23-2021] - Fixed issue where invalid parameters from getJobFromTaskQuery or getAssociatedJobs would crash Workflow Engine.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.72 [04-21-2021] - Fixed bug where task variables with false values used in a child job task were incorrectly evaluated as null.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.71 [04-20-2021] - Added a maximum limit to the getJobFromTaskQuery and getAssociatedJobs APIs to remove memory errors.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.69 [04-14-2021] - Reduced number of jobs retrieved by handleCrashedTasks to decrease time until task worker is activated upon startup.
  • automation-gateway:3.61.0-2020.2.18 [04-15-2021] - Enhanced Python dependency locking.
  • automation-gateway:3.61.0-2020.2.17 [04-02-2021] - Ensured virtual environment is preserved during the build process.
  • automation-gateway:3.61.0-2020.2.16 [04-01-2021] - Enhanced Python package versioning.
  • automation-gateway:3.61.0-2020.2.15 [03-31-2021] - Updated the default naming of Automation Gateway scripts for automation platform consumption.
  • itential_tools:1.23.25.2020.2.4 [04-16-2021] - Fixed JunosCleaner to correctly parse the input config and allow config remediation. .
  • itential_tools:1.23.25.2020.2.3 [04-16-2021] - Added JSON string escaping as required by the JSON RPC standard to support multi-line banners.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.66 [04-28-2021] - Updated the alarmProps schema in Profiles to include lowercase and uppercase values for the SNMP version.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.65 [04-28-2021] - Fixed an issue where a service was not restarted correctly when a dead process was detected.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.64 [04-27-2021] - Added JSON schema examples for getAdapters and getApplication for relative Core APIs.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.63 [04-26-2021] - Added timeout to guarantee the getStatus API responds when MongoDB goes down. Updated session-manager to allow unauthenticated users to access public APIs when MongoDB goes down.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.62 [04-25-2021] - Updated network dependency to fix bug where ConnBlockedError did not exist.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.61 [04-25-2021] - Fixed issue with the Pronghorn Core message that is displayed after an adapter service configuration deletion.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.60 [04-23-2021] - Fixed missing request body fields for integrations.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.59 [04-20-2021] - Groups from the old authorization configuration page will no longer appear in User Management.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.58 [04-15-2021] - Removed SSLv2/v3 protocol versions not supported by node binary from express server configuration.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.56 [04-15-2021] - Removed unnecessary logging messages when application profiling is off and not active.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.55 [04-15-2021] - Improved error message to end-user when IAP service is unavailable.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.54 [04-09-2021] - Updated Service module dependency to remove unnecessary debug message.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.53 [04-09-2021] - Validation added to the authenticate parameters in the AAA broker to remove a NO-SQL injection attack vulnerability.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.52 [04-08-2021] - Fixed a bug that triggered an incorrect warning in the logs related to the parent jade file when accessing the Help menu.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.50 [04-06-2021] - Added metrics properties to loggerProps schema for service configs.
  • tags:3.0.6-2020.2.3 [04-20-2021] - Improved error handling when adding new tags to a database; messages are written to debug logs instead of error and warning logs.

Security Fixes

  • app-configuration_manager:3.67.1-2020.2.40 [04-23-2021] - Fixed Axios security vulnerability.
  • app-template_builder:2.4.13-2020.2.3 [05-06-2021] - Added support for secure execution of Jinja2 templates.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.75 [04-27-2021] - Improved error message to alert user that $where in various APIs will not work.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.68 [04-13-2021] - Removed MongoDB DOS (Denial of Service) vulnerability from various APIs.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.67 [04-11-2021] - Updated diff2html dependency to remove security vulnerability.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.65 [04-05-2021] - Updated Lodash dependency to remove security vulnerability.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.51 [04-06-2021] - Updated licensing dependency to remove security vulnerability from Axios.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.49 [04-06-2021] - Updated json-ptr dependency to remove security vulnerability. This will close a potential exploit that could lead to remote code execution (RCE) or denial-of-service (DoS).

Chores

  • adapter-automation_gateway:4.9.0-2020.2.3 [03-31-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • adapter-ldap:2.12.15-2020.2.3 [04-01-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • adapter-local_aaa:4.2.2-2020.2.2 [04-05-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • adapter-nso:6.35.7-2020.2.11 [04-06-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • adapter-redis:2.0.14-2020.2.1 [04-06-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.52 [04-27-2021] - Updated JST and jst-designer dependencies to latest version.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.46 [04-14-2021] - Updated JST dependency to latest version.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.43 [04-02-2021] - Updated jst dependency to latest.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.24 [04-26-2021] - Updated JST and jst-designer dependencies to latest version.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.19 [04-09-2021] - Updated jst-designer dependency to latest version.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.16 [03-31-2021] - Updated jst and jst-designer dependency to latest.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.15 [03-30-2021] - Moved project to the master pipeline.
  • app-mop:6.7.7-2020.2.7 [03-30-2021] - Moved project to the master pipeline.
  • app-nso_manager:2.20.10-2020.2.4 [04-07-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • app-template_builder:2.4.13-2020.2.2 [03-30-2021] - Moved project to the master pipeline.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.19 [03-30-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.64 [04-02-2021] - Added API tests to verify that template variables are treated as job variables for Gen1 workflows but they are treated as static stings for Gen2 workflows.
  • itential-utils:2.6.5 [03-30-2021] - Moved project to the master pipeline.
  • search:1.1.10-2020.2.2 [04-06-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.
  • tags:3.0.6-2020.2.2 [04-06-2021] - Moved project to master pipeline.

2020.2.4 Release Versions

Automation Platform Versions

component version
@itential/adapter-automation_gateway 4.9.0-2020.2.4
@itential/adapter-azure_aaa 1.1.6-2020.2.1
@itential/adapter-email 3.1.15-2020.2.3
@itential/adapter-ldap 2.12.15-2020.2.3
@itential/adapter-local_aaa 4.2.2-2020.2.2
@itential/adapter-nso 6.35.7-2020.2.14
@itential/adapter-policy_engine 1.0.11-2020.2.1
@itential/adapter-radius 2.0.9-2020.2.0
@itential/adapter-redis 2.0.14-2020.2.1
@itential/app-admin_essentials 2.15.29-2020.2.32
@itential/app-ag_manager 1.6.5-2020.2.3
@itential/app-automation_catalog 2.6.33-2020.2.2
@itential/app-automation_studio 3.17.3-2020.2.57
@itential/app-configuration_manager 3.67.1-2020.2.41
@itential/app-form_builder 4.7.14-2020.2.10
@itential/app-json_forms 1.30.2-2020.2.5
@itential/app-jst 1.0.0-2020.2.24
@itential/app-mop 6.7.7-2020.2.9
@itential/app-nso_manager 2.20.10-2020.2.4
@itential/app-policy_manager 3.45.2-2020.2.1
@itential/app-service_catalog 3.10.12-2020.2.4
@itential/app-service_management 2.23.23-2020.2.5
@itential/app-task_worker 3.1.6-2020.2.0
@itential/app-template_builder 2.4.13-2020.2.3
@itential/app-workflow_builder 5.29.14-2020.2.25
@itential/app-workflow_engine 8.22.1-2020.2.77
@itential/pronghorn-core 11.46.5-2020.2.66
@itential/search 1.1.10-2020.2.2
@itential/tags 3.0.6-2020.2.3
@itential/itential-utils 2.6.5

Automation Gateway Versions

component version
automation_gateway 3.61.0-2020.2.18

NSO Manager Versions

component version
itential-tools 1.23.25.2020.2.4

Engine Versions

component version
policy-engine 1.10.5+2020.2.0

Dependencies

Automation Platform Server

package supported versions recommended version
nodejs >= 12.19.0 < 13 12.22.1
npm 6.x 6.14.13
python 2.x or 3.x 3.9.4
pip supported recommended
pip any version 20.2.4
textfsm 1.x 1.1.0
Jinja2 2.x 2.11.3

The gcc-c++ and make packages should be installed from your OS distribution.

MongoDB Server

package supported recommended
mongodb 4.2.x 4.2.13

RabbitMQ Server

package supported recommended
rabbitmq 3.8.x 3.8.14
erlang 21.3+ or 22.x 22.3.1
elixir 1.10.x 1.10.4
dedup 0.5.x 0.5.0

Redis Server

package supported recommended
redis 5.x 5.0.12

The gcc-c++ and make packages should be installed from your OS distribution.

Hashicorp Vault

package supported recommended
vault 1.x 1.7.0

Automation Gateway

package supported recommended
python 3.6 3.6.13
openssl 1.x 1.1.1k
haproxy 2.x 2.2.13

The gcc-c++ and make packages should be installed from your OS distribution.

The following development packages are required to install automation gateway: libffi-dev, openssl-dev, python-dev, sqlite-dev.

pip package supported recommended
pip any version 20.2.4
ansible 2.9 or 2.10 2.10.7
terraform 0.12.x 0.12.30
nornir 3.x 3.0.0
netmiko 3.x 3.3.2

One or more of the following packages may be required by the specific ansible modules you're using: psutil, pycrypto, paramiko, ncclient, lxml, nitrosdk-python, jxmlease.

Check the ansible documentation for the roles you're planning to use for additional package requirements.

NSO/Itential Tools

package supported recommended
java 1.7 or 1.8 1.8.275.01

The ant package should be installed from your OS distribution.

IAP Compatibility

Device Configuration

Device Configuration compatibility describes which devices are expected to work with the basic features of the Configuration Manager application across various southbound systems.

Ansible: 

* Arista EOS
* Cisco IOS
* Cisco IOSXR
* Cisco NX
* Juniper Junos

NSO:

Refer to the NSO Versions and NED Versions tables below for a list of tested devices.

Device Compliance

Device Compliance compatibility describes which devices are expected to work with Golden Configurations.

Ansible: 

* Arista EOS
* Cisco IOS
* Cisco IOSXR
* Cisco NX
* Juniper Junos

NSO (Configuration Manager app): 

* Arista EOS
* Cisco IOS
* Cisco IOSXR
* Cisco NX
* Juniper Junos

Device Maintenance

Device Maintenance compatibility describes which devices Itential can perform maintenance activities on (e.g., reboots and firmware upgrades).

Ansible: 

* Arista EOS
* Cisco IOS
* Cisco IOSXR
* Juniper Junos

NSO: 

* cisco-ios
* cisco-iosxr
* juniper-junos

Device Health Checks

Device Health Checks compatibility describes which devices Itential can execute read-only show commands to use the method broker and Command Templates application.

Ansible: 

* Arista EOS
* Cisco IOS
* Cisco IOSXR
* Cisco NX
* Juniper Junos

NSO: 

* a10-acos
* alu-sr
* arista-dcs
* cienacli-acos
* cisco-aireos
* cisco-asa
* cisco-gss
* cisco-ios
* cisco-iosxr
* cisco-nx
* cisco-qps
* cisco-staros
* ericsson-sgsnmme
* f5-bigip
* huawei-vrp
* juniper-junos

Note: Some of the devices in the health checks category are tested against netsim devices.

Forms

Ansible:

IAP can render most ansible networking modules as forms. Support for specific modules may vary. If you encounter issues with any particular modules, reach out to the Itential Product Support Team for assistance.

NSO:

IAP can render most service models advertised by NSO as forms. Support for specific yang features may vary. If you encounter issues with your service models, reach out to the Itential Product Support Team for assistance.

Service Provisioning

NSO:

IAP can provision most service models advertised by NSO. Support for specific yang features may vary. If you encounter issues with your service models, reach out to the Itential Product Support Team for assistance.

Devices/Services Compatibility

The Itential Automation Platform is tested against the following component versions.

Ansible Versions:

* 2.10.7
* 2.9.20

Ansible Modules:

* eos_facts
* eos_command
* eos_config
* ios_facts
* ios_command
* ios_config
* iosxr_facts
* iosxr_command
* iosxr_config
* nx_facts
* nx_command
* nx_config
* junos_facts
* junos_command
* junos_config

NSO Versions:

* 5.3.3.1
* 5.2.5

NSO NED Versions:

ned 5.2.5 5.3.3.1
a10-acos 3.18 3.18
adtran-aos 4.0.6 4.0.6
alu-sr 8.13.4 8.13.4
8.13.3
arista-dcs 5.20.2 5.20.2
5.20
checkpoint-gaiaos_rest n/a 1.10.7
1.10.6
ciena-acos 6.2.5 6.2.5
6.2.4
cisco-aireos 3.7.2
3.7.1		 3.7.2
3.7.1
cisco-asa 6.12.4 6.12.4
6.12.3
cisco-gss 2.1.1 2.1.1
cisco-ios 6.69
6.68.2		 6.69
6.68.2
cisco-iosxr 7.33 7.33
7.32.5
cisco-nx 5.21.1 5.21.1
5.21
cisco-qps 5.1.3 5.1.3
cisco-staros 5.34.6
5.34.5		 5.34.6
5.34.5
ericsson-sgsnmme 1.0.7 n/a
f5-bigip 3.17
3.16		 3.17
3.16
fortinet-fortios 5.4.21 5.4.21
5.4.20
huawei-usn 1.2.1 n/a
huawei-vrp 6.17.4
6.17.3		 6.17.4
6.17.3
juniper-junos 4.6.19
4.6.17		 4.6.19
4.6.17
paloalto-panos_cli 4.8.2
4.8.1		 4.8.2
4.8.1
radware-alteonos 2.4.1 2.4.1
2.4
unix-bind 2.1.0 2.1.0

VTS Versions:

* 2.6.2

VTS NED Versions:

ned 2.6.2
cisco-iosxr 6.6
cisco-ncs5500 1.0
cisco-nx 5.1.4

Virtual Devices:

* A10 vThunder 4.1.4 GR1
* Arista EOS-4.23.0FX
* Checkpoint R80.30-273.583
* Cisco ASAv 9.13.1.7
* Cisco CSR 17.02.01r
* Cisco NX 9.3.2, 9.3.1
* Cisco StarOS 21.15.29
* Cisco XR6.3.1
* F5 BIGIP 15.1.0.2-0.0.9
* Fortigate 6.4.0
* Juniper VMX 18.4R1
* Juniper VSRX 19.1R2
* PanOS 9.1.2
* Radware 32.6.0.0

IAP Browser Compatibility

This maintenance release was tested against the following browser versions:

* Firefox 80.0.1
* Chrome 85.0.4183.121
* Edge 85.0.564.63
* Internet Explorer 11