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2020.2.8 Maintenance Release

2020.2.8 Maintenance Release [2021-10-05]

Changelog Overview

  • 5 Improvements
  • 22 Bug Fixes
  • 5 Chores
  • 3 Tests
  • 35 Total Tickets

Improvements

  • app-admin_essentials:2.15.29-2020.2.68 [09-16-2021] - Fixed an issue where Task Execution in Admin Essentials was not reflecting the correct status.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.114 [09-07-2021] - Added schema validation to the Child Job Loop Settings UI when using a JST.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.178 [09-27-2021] - Separated the lodash dependency into the lodash.has and lodash.set dependencies.
  • itential-utils:2.7.2 [09-23-2021] - Added a healthCheck call to the PropertyEncryption.js to support getting the status of Vault from IAP.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.139 [09-24-2021] - Added Vault health information to the /status API.

Bug Fixes

  • app-automation_catalog:2.6.33-2020.2.17 [09-17-2021] - Fixed typo error in schema for runWorkflow endpoint.
  • app-automation_catalog:2.6.33-2020.2.16 [09-17-2021] - Fixed incorrect rendering of toast messages upon automation creation.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.123 [10-04-2021] - Pending nodes no longer cause errors when deleting nodes on the Gen2 canvas.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.122 [10-04-2021] - Creating new forms without permissions no longer crashes the app.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.121 [09-27-2021] - Error handling is fixed for all JSON Form endpoints.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.120 [09-24-2021] - Fixed an issue where the template output did not update correctly when regex was modified.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.119 [09-24-2021] - App no longer crashes when dragging an item off-canvas and then returning to the canvas with a different mouse state. The click state will reset once the cursor is re-established on the canvas.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.118 [09-23-2021] - Sorting workflows is now consistent across all apps.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.117 [09-21-2021] - Fixed error reporting when importing an invalid template or JSON Form item.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.116 [09-20-2021] - When JSON Form is deleted, document tab is closed and the app navigates to the next opened tab instead of resetting (redirecting) to the Automation Studio home page.
  • app-operations_manager:1.19.0-2020.2.84 [09-24-2021] - Fixed exports for triggers with no configured JST or JSON form.
  • app-operations_manager:1.19.0-2020.2.83 [09-24-2021] - Fixed an issue were the enter key would submit changes instead of adding a new line. Refactored the enter and escape keyboard behavior.
  • app-operations_manager:1.19.0-2020.2.82 [09-23-2021] - Added support for keys containing '$' in trigger schemas.
  • app-operations_manager:1.19.0-2020.2.81 [09-21-2021] - The notification dialog that displays a success/failure message after starting an automation is visible until the user closes it. Also improved visibility of the job details link that displays in the dialog window.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.62 [09-16-2021] - Implemented a fix to prevent UI errors after deleting child job reference variables.
  • app-workflow_builder:5.29.14-2020.2.61 [09-13-2021] - Transformations can now be searched by ID in Gen 1 workflows.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.179 [09-27-2021] - Added a migration script for active jobs to handle upgrades across RabbitMQ re-architecture.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.142 [10-04-2021] - Fixed bug where the propertiesSchema for a service was not properly de-structured.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.141 [10-02-2021] - Corrects an issue where forms created in 2020.2.6 or earlier do not work in 2020.2.7. Additionally addressed newly-created forms in 2020.2.7 with nodes context in XPath expressions.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.140 [09-29-2021] - Updated error message when MongoDB user does not have proper permissions.
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.138 [09-21-2021] - Fixed an issue where integrations would deplete the thread pool due to an error. This fix will set the worker threads back to ready after they complete a request or recover from an error. .
  • pronghorn-core:11.46.5-2020.2.137 [09-20-2021] - Added a time range validation check to the core scheduler. ScheduleTask is now executing correctly at the scheduled time.

Chores

  • app-admin_essentials:2.15.29-2020.2.67 [09-09-2021] - Migrated page navigation to React Router.
  • app-automation_studio:3.17.3-2020.2.115 [09-07-2021] - Updated JST and jst-designer dependencies to latest version.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.63 [09-24-2021] - Updated jst-designer dependency to latest version.
  • app-jst:1.0.0-2020.2.62 [09-07-2021] - Updated JST and jst-designer dependencies to latest version.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.176 [09-20-2021] - Updated deprecation notice to indicate the migrateProperties script is still needed.

Tests

  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.180 [09-27-2021] - Refactored tasksClaim.post.js to use updated API.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.177 [09-22-2021] - Refactored test coverage of API routes in workflow engine for getTaskIterations.get.js.
  • app-workflow_engine:8.22.1-2020.2.175 [09-10-2021] - Fixed API tests for childJob looping.

2020.2.8 Release Versions

Automation Platform Versions

component version
@itential/adapter-automation_gateway 4.9.0-2020.2.7
@itential/adapter-azure_aaa 1.1.6-2020.2.1
@itential/adapter-email 3.1.15-2020.2.4
@itential/adapter-ldap 2.12.15-2020.2.5
@itential/adapter-local_aaa 4.2.2-2020.2.5
@itential/adapter-nso 6.35.7-2020.2.21
@itential/adapter-radius 2.0.9-2020.2.1
@itential/adapter-redis 2.0.14-2020.2.1
@itential/app-admin_essentials 2.15.29-2020.2.68
@itential/app-ag_manager 1.6.5-2020.2.5
@itential/app-automation_catalog 2.6.33-2020.2.17
@itential/app-automation_studio 3.17.3-2020.2.123
@itential/app-configuration_manager 3.67.1-2020.2.59
@itential/app-form_builder 4.7.14-2020.2.21
@itential/app-json_forms 1.30.2-2020.2.18
@itential/app-jst 1.0.0-2020.2.63
@itential/app-mop 6.7.7-2020.2.20
@itential/app-nso_manager 2.20.10-2020.2.6
@itential/app-operations_manager 1.19.0-2020.2.84
@itential/app-service_catalog 3.10.12-2020.2.5
@itential/app-service_management 2.23.23-2020.2.6
@itential/app-task_worker 3.1.6-2020.2.1
@itential/app-template_builder 2.4.13-2020.2.10
@itential/app-workflow_builder 5.29.14-2020.2.62
@itential/app-workflow_engine 8.22.1-2020.2.180
@itential/pronghorn-core 11.46.5-2020.2.142
@itential/search 1.1.10-2020.2.2
@itential/tags 3.0.6-2020.2.3
@itential/itential-utils 2.7.2

Automation Gateway Versions

component version
automation_gateway 3.61.0-2020.2.27

NSO Manager Versions

component version
itential-tools 1.23.25.2020.2.6

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 12.22.3
npm 6.x 6.14.15
python 2.x or 3.x 3.9.7
pip supported recommended
pip any version 20.2.4
textfsm 1.x 1.1.2
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 3.6.15
openssl 1.x 1.1.1l
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 0.12.31
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.

Prospector

package supported recommended
java 1.7 or 1.8 1.8.275.01

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

NSO (Golden Config app):

* a10-acos
* adtran-aos
* alu-sr
* arista-dcs
* cisco-ios
* cisco-iosxr
* cisco-nx
* cisco-staros
* f5-bigip
* huawei-vrp
* 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 Customer Success 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 Customer Success 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 Customer Success Team for assistance.

Devices/Services Compatibility

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

Ansible Versions:

* 2.10.7
* 2.9.26

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