# OpManager NCM Plug-in :: Release Notes ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.9 (Build 5980) ### New Features & Enhancements - Six more REST APIs introduced MANAGE: To manage a network device. UNMANAGE: To unmanage a network device. GET_DEVICE_COUNT: Returns total number of managed devices count. GET_BACKUP_FAILED_COUNT: Returns total number of backup failed devices. GET_BACKUP_SUCCESS_COUNT: Returns total number of successful backup devices. UPDATE_IPADDRESS: Updates the IPAddress of the given device with latest. - Administrators can now view the list of all SystemObject Identifiers in table view from the "Admin" tab. - Option to save configurations for backup before and after custom template execution. - SSH and TELNET protocol support for Force10 E-Series Switch. **New Device Models Support** - HP 5500 series Switch - PaloAlto Panorama Centralized Management console ### Bug Fixes / Changes - In v5970, compliance pie-chart navigation from the home page dashboard threw errors. This has now been fixed. - Earlier there were issues in populating the PaloAlto Hardware properties. This has now been fixed. - Earlier, there were issues in backing up the configurations of Cisco WLAN Controllers. This has now been fixed. - In v5970, reports exported as PDF did not cover all applicable devices and were restricted to the number of devices in current page view. This has now been fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.9 (Build 5970) ### New Features & Enhancements - Option to view the list of devices associated with any compliance rule. Reports can also be generated based on policies. - Option to synchronize system description and sysLocation details from the network device to DeviceExpert. - Custom templates can now automatically append hostname and timestamp () for the files downloaded from the devices. This will help in pulling multiple context stack switch configuration information and store them as flat files under /tftp_files directory. - New REST API to add users. - Option to send email notifications only on failure of database backup and export configuration operations. - Option to include information on who invoked backup of device configuration in the config change notification emails. This can be configured as part of defining configuration change management rule. - Real-time change detection is now supported for HP Switch & Juniper SRX devices. - Telnet & SSH protocols can now be used for managing the configurations of Fortigate Version 3.x and VDOM 3.x. **New Device Models Support** - Avocent ACS - Juniper WLAN controller - Pravail APS - Avocent Terminal - Cisco ASR Mobile Gateway ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Earlier, when generating a compliance report out of the custom reports, latest configuration data was not taken into account. This has now been fixed. - Earlier, database backup failure status was not properly updated in audit records. This has now been fixed. - When there were multiple SNMP profiles, device discovery failed often. This has been fixed. - Earlier, in certain specific conditions, EOL report generation threw an error. This has been fixed. - Operators will henceforth not have the privilege to view/edit credentials and credential profiles. - Earlier, there were issues in populating the hardware properties of Cisco WLC, Cisco Nexus and Nortel Switches. This has been fixed. - Earlier, there were issues in backing up the configurations of Cisco WLAN controllers. This has been fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.9 (Build 5960) ### New Features & Enhancements - SIEM Integration: Provision for sending Syslog messages to SIEM tools upon detecting a configuration change event. SIEM tools can then thoroughly analyze these events, correlate them with other network events and provide informative, holistic insights on the overall network activity. - REST APIs to get all supported device types and to add devices. - Option to exclude configuration difference in configuration backup notification emails triggered after executing scheduled tasks for config backup. - Option to include custom columns in configuration change management email notifications (as part of Send Email action). - Telnet & SSH protocols can now be used for managing the configurations of HP Switches. - CLI commands and command output can be copied and pasted on the TELNET / SSH terminal in the DeviceExpert GUI. **New Device Models Support** - Aruba Controller - Tippingpoint IPS - MobileIron Sentry - Juniper LoadBalancer - Ciena Switch - H3C Device - CheckPoint GAiA Firewall ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Earlier, in Advanced Script Execution, there were issues in identifying the prompt due to which the next command was getting executed. This has been fixed. - Issues in populating hardware properties of Fujitsu & Layer 3 Cisco Switch have been fixed. - Earlier, there were issues in enabling change detection in Huawei Switches. This has been fixed. - Earlier, there were issues with formatting the HP Switch show commands output. This has been fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.9 (Build 5950) ### New Features & Enhancements - **Session Recording:** TELNET & SSH connections launched to the devices from DeviceExpert GUI can now be recorded, archived and played back to support forensic audits and let enterprises monitor all actions performed by users. Administrators can readily answer questions regarding the "who," "what" and "when" of access to device configurations. - **Custom Templates:** DeviceExpert allows you to define Template Variables while creating templates. A template variable is a placeholder for a value, which can be specified when the template is uploaded to the device. Users can now assign a different value for each device through a text file. - **Device Groups:** Provision to filter devices in the inventory and create a new device group out of the filtered devices. - **Export Configuration:** Provision to export configurations of devices belonging to specific device groups. - **Real-time Change Detection:** Now supported for Juniper switches and routers. - **New Device Models Support:** - FiberHome Switch - ZXR Router ZSR Version 2.x - Fujitsu IPCOM EX1100 - FortiGate Firewall VDOM V3 ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Issues in synchronizing configurations of Cisco Nexus devices have been fixed. - Issues in populating hardware properties of H3C devices have been fixed. - Issues in enabling change detection in Huawei S series and H3C S series switches have been fixed. - Issues in executing "show" commands on Juniper Switches from DeviceExpert GUI have been fixed. - Sorting of device list in "Diff with any" report did not work. This has been fixed. - Duplicate entries in remediation template device list have been fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.9 (Build 5910) ### New Features & Enhancements - **Remediation option for compliance rule violation:** Custom templates can now be associated with compliance rules and executed upon rule violation. - **User Audit Report:** A new report capturing user activities in DeviceExpert. - Option to export configuration diff as PDF. - Option to export SQL query results from database console to CSV. - Option to update IPAddresses of devices in bulk. - Option to create device groups based on device status - Managed/Unmanaged. - Option to configure email notification (for scheduled backup) only when there is a change. - **New Device Models Support:** - FortiGate Firewall VERSION 4 - 3Com Switch 5500 series - Citrix NetScaler MPX ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Hardware properties population issue with Cisco MDS has been fixed. - Issues in sharing device groups created with Custom Column values have been fixed. - Issues in validating IP addresses in additional credentials GUI have been fixed. - Javascript issues with localized version have been fixed. - Issues in searching configurations with PostgreSQL backend have been fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.9 (Build 5900) ### New Features & Enhancements - Password Management with ManageEngine Password Manager Pro. - Credential Update using REST API. - SSH & Telnet protocol option added for Enterasys. - **New Device Models Support:** - RuggedCom Switch - Ruijie Switch - Fujitsu Firewall - F5Bigip 11X - EdgeCore Switch - Telco Switch - Occam Switch - Adtran Router - CiscoSB Switch - Nokia IPSO Firewall - HP 1910 Series Switch ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Disabled devices shown in backup failed devices has been fixed. - Custom Column 3 label issue in criteria-based device group has been fixed. - Javascript warnings/errors with localized versions have been fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.8 (Build 5850) ### New Features & Enhancements - Support for PostgreSQL as backend database. - Provision to enter credentials for multiple devices of a device group that work on a common protocol. - Option to duplicate existing compliance rules and save them with a different name. - Provision to add one more custom column to depict additional information in device properties. - **New Device Models Support:** - Crescendo Load Balancers - Welotec Routers - Mikro Tik Routers - Adava ADVA FSP ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Issues in persisting sorting of columns in "Change Tab" with MSSQL backend have been fixed. - Issues in displaying data in custom reports with MSSQL backend have been fixed. - Issues in editing host names in Chrome and Firefox have been fixed. - Duplicate entries in CSV export with MSSQL backend have been fixed. - Issues in displaying configuration content containing HTML tags have been fixed. - Issues in taking backup of ACME devices have been fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.8 (Build 5800 and 5810) ### New Features & Enhancements **Change Management** - Option to include configuration change type (authorized or unauthorized) as a change management condition. **Message Board** - Provision for communicating product updates and notifications to users via Mail icon. **Saving output of commands on client machines** - Outputs of "Show" commands and "Export" configuration can now be saved locally. **Compliance Management** - Enhancements to check presence or absence of specific strings in configurations with advanced criteria. **Navigation from Home Page** - Option to navigate to corresponding pages from reports on Home page. **New Device Models Support** - NEC - Juniper SR - Vyatta - Radware-Alteon Switch - Brocade VDX Switch - Support for managing Acme Packet devices through SSH ### Changes & Bug Fixes - Internet Explorer session logout issue fixed. - EOL/EOS report generation via proxy fixed. - Mail server from-address truncation with MSSQL fixed. - Hardware properties issues with Juniper Ex4200 fixed. - RegEx pattern for Brocade fast iron switch updated. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5.7 (Build 5700) ### New Features & Enhancements - New "Change" tab with date-based filtering. - Single-click view of all configuration versions from device details page. - Enhanced Configuration Diff GUI. - Direct TELNET/SSH connection from web interface without VPN. - Device details page enhanced with ping, traceroute and HTTP/HTTPS launch options. ### New Device Models Support - F5 BIG-IP 10.x - Cisco IronPort - Blue Coat Proxy with SGOS and AVOS ### Bug Fixes - Unmanaged devices excluded from licensing count. - Version mismatch between application and backend database handled. - Firefox 11/12 web interface issues fixed. - EOL widget color coding revised. - Link to Device Details page from home widget fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5650 ### New Features & Enhancements - Dashboard enhancement with EOL graphics. - EOL details in Hardware Inventory Report. - Default Change Management Rule to send trap on configuration change. ### New Device Models Support - ZTE - Foundry FastIron - Dell PowerConnect - Brocade 3850 Switch - Cisco ASR Router ### Bug Fixes - PDF generation issue with MSSQL backend fixed. - Enable command issues for CheckPoint Firewall and Brocade fixed. - Cisco IDS configuration Diff view issues fixed. - Switch-Port Mapper scan issues fixed. - SecurityAuditReport and ConfigurationAnalysisReport generation issues fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5601 ### Enhancements - Option to choose IPADDRESS in Hardware Inventory Custom Report. ### Bug Fixes - EOL report generation with proxy settings fixed. - Navigation issues in Schedule Result Audit page with MSSQL fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5600 ### New Features & Enhancements - New report for End-of-Sale and End-of-Life status. - Enhancements in compliance rule definition for string presence/absence. - Option to schedule custom reports and export as CSV. ### New Device Models Support - AlliedTelesis CenterCom Switch - AlliedTelesis Ethernet Switch ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Backup issues with Brocade FastIron and Fibre Switches fixed. - Paging command updated for Cisco ASA devices. - SNMP v3 device deletion issues fixed. - Switch Port Mapper port fetching issues fixed. - PDF report issues when MACADDRESS column not selected fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5580 ### New Features & Enhancements - Option to temporarily disable devices in maintenance. - Support for exporting specific configuration versions. - Syslog message flow analysis and flooding notification. - Change management rule name added to notifications. ### New Device Models Support - Arista Switches - DCN Router - IBM - A10 Networks ### Bug Fixes - Recursive configuration backup issue fixed. - Change management rule assignment issue fixed. - Bluecoat Packetshaper hardware properties issue fixed. - Juniper EX4200 backup issue fixed. - Email formatting issues in Configuration Changes Report fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5570 ### New Features & Enhancements - **Compliance Reports:** Enhanced with rule, rule group or policy-specific generation and scheduling. - Support for configuration backup through SSH in Hirschmann Switch. - **New Device Models Support:** - Brocade FastIron Switch and Fiber Switch - Siemens Redback Router - DIGI–Router ### Bug Fixes & Changes - Authorized/Unauthorized toggle error fixed. - Duplicate device listing during SNMP import fixed. - Hardware properties issues for Alaxala fixed. - Palo Alto firewall backup issue fixed. - SSL certificate content included in configuration diff. - Security Audit and Configuration Analysis access restricted to Administrators. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5560 ### New Features & Enhancements - Out-of-the-box policies for SOX and HIPAA compliance. - **Home Page Dashboard Enhancements:** - Top five configuration changes summary. - Pie-chart summary of backed up and non-backed up devices. - Compliance policy violations summary. - Save and schedule custom reports. - Custom reports for specific device or group. - Telnet & SSH backup support for Cisco Aironet and Wireless LAN Controllers. - Real-time change detection for Cisco MDS devices. - **New Device Models Support:** - Palo Alto Firewall - ADVA Optical Networking - Meru WLAN Controller - Ciena Switch - ALAXALA Switch 5400 - Allied Telesis GS900M Switch - H3C S Series Switch - Huawei Switch - Huawei S Series Switch - Hirschmann Switch ### Bug Fixes & Changes - Canoga Perkins backup issue fixed. - Real-time change detection for Cisco Nexus fixed. - Netgear Switch backup issue fixed. - CiscoSwitchGroup association issue fixed. - Non-English OS discovery/ping issue fixed. - Foundry SSH backup issue fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5550 ### New Features & Enhancements - Custom columns in device properties. - Custom hardware inventory reports. - Real-time change detection for Dell and Cisco Nexus. - SSH backup support for Brocade. - Enhanced database administration for historical data. - Associate change management rules with devices. ### New Device Models - Acme Packet Firewall - WatchGuard - Canoga Perkins ### Bug Fixes & Changes - User IP annotation issue in real-time change detection fixed. - Self-signed SSL certificates excluded from diff. - Fujitsu backup issue fixed. - Diff viewer enhanced with horizontal scroll. - Usage statistics collection configurable. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5520 ### New Features & Enhancements - Bind TFTP, SSH and SCP servers to specific IP in multi-homed machines. - Filtered Compliance Reports. - Configuration diff enhancements for BlueCoat and FortiGate (certificate changes excluded). - Execute "show commands" on Cisco Nexus from GUI. - Custom templates and scripts for Cisco Nexus automation. ### New Device Models Support - Nortel PWR Switch 2526T ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Certificate conflict issue fixed. - Special characters in compliance rules edit issue fixed. - Hardware properties issues for Cisco Nexus, Juniper M Series and Alcatel fixed. - Cisco Firewall 4.x backup issue fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5510 ### New Features & Enhancements - Start and stop TFTP server. - Choose specific IP binding for TFTP. - Export configuration enhanced with version maintenance. - Google Chrome support. - Windows 64-bit installation support. ### New Device Models Support - Cisco ASA with WAN support - Cisco FWSM 4.x - FortiNet FortiAnalyzer - Alcatel Service Router ### Bug Fixes / Changes - Bulk Switch-Port Mapper execution issue fixed. - Custom template execution summary issue fixed. - Multi-certificate diff issue fixed. - "Last 7 days" report generation issue fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in Build 5500 ### New Features & Enhancements - MSSQL backend support. - Additional Syslog formats for real-time change detection (Cisco and Enterasys). - Windows 64-bit installation support. ### New Device Models 1. Sphereon 4500 Fibre Channel Switch 2. Juniper EX4200 Switch 3. Allied Telesis AT-8000S Switch ### Bug Fixes & Changes 1. Audit trails cleanup performance issue fixed. 2. Device deletion with large configuration versions issue fixed. 3. Radware backup issues fixed. 4. Cisco Nexus user prompt mismatch fixed. 5. Radware LinkProof sysLocation population issue fixed. 6. Citrix NetScaler SCP backup issue fixed. ## OpManager NCM Plug-in 5450 ### New Features & Enhancements - View configuration versions by custom date range. - Bulk mark configuration changes as authorized/unauthorized. - **New Device Models Support:** - Cisco Nexus 7000 10-Slot Switch (N7K-C7010) - Cisco Nexus 5010 Switch (N5K-C5010P-BF) - Motorola Wireless Switch - Blue Coat PacketShaper - HP P series Switch - Radware Link Proof Switch - Alcatel 6200 - Fujitsu Switch ### Changes & Bug Fixes - Full population of hardware properties for Nortel Passport 8600 series. - Radware hardware properties issue fixed. - Aruba SSH-based hardware properties issue fixed. - Additional credential issue for HP devices fixed.