The 4.01.0 release is a major minor release that contains many new features and improvements. The improvements include: a complete revamp of the Resource (Asset) system, an LIR/RIR management system to manage multiple ASNs and RIR credential sets, a new permissions structure with user groups and Resource based access, global search auto-complete, and an improved GUI setup (available since 3.9.3).
New Features
RIR/LIR Manager
If you have multiple ASNs, LIRs, or RPSL Maintainer Objects to manage - this is the feature for you. You can now enter an unlimited amount of ARIN or RIPE credentials and select which set of credentials to use when updating an IP block. Additional detailed error reporting has been added to provide specific information in the event of an update failure.
The credentials for all LIR's under a particular RIR are displayed when the RIR Integration icon is clicked, allowing quick and easy switches of blocks between different organizations or maintainers.
Permissions
Control and set access to your IP data, DNS, and Resources exactly how you want it. Full CRUD permissions for each section of ProVision can now be controlled on per Resource basis through user groups. Previously, permissions were based on sections of the tool: IPAM, DNS, Peering, Resources, etc. and applied globally. Permissions for each section are now attached to individual Resources. Additionally, user groups have been added to simplify permission assignment. Full CRUD permissions for each section of ProVision can now be controlled on per Resource basis through user groups.
The new permission structure has completely replaced the Customer Portal functionality in versions pervious to 4.0.0. Customer Portal users will be migrated to standard directory of users that have permissions only on their specific customer resource.
Note: The Radius and LDAP integrations have changed signifigantly with the addition of user groups. The configurations for 3.9.3 and prior will NOT work with 4.0.
For more information, see the documentation: http://docs.6connect.com/display/DOC/Manage+Users
Global Search Auto-complete
Find what you are looking for quicker and easier. Global search will now provide a drop down of auto-complete answers, and the section that contains the relevant results.
Resource (Asset) System
ProVision has a new ultra flexible asset management system that looks good while doing it. The Resource system has a smoother look and feel with pagination, search, and quicker, more detailed methods for creating custom fields and data types. Both Catagories and types have been added to help better organize Resources.
And if you are a fan of pretty things, there is a new graphical Resource view that displays the hierarchical layout of Resources, and allows for drag/drop to reorganize Resources.
Documentation
We have moved to a new and improved documentation system at: http://docs.6connect.com/. Help documents are now fully indexed and searchable. Video tutorials are being added soon!
Improvements
No more changing text configuration files! 4.0.0 now has a GUI setup wizard to check the system configuration for errors, and load the configuration files and database from a few simple fields.
Minor Improvements
IPAM - generic code field added to API Smart Assign call. (CFR-44)
Authentication - set default login type via constant. (CFR-43)
Reporting - Add reporting functionality on Top Level IP Aggregates. (CFR-42)
DNS - List zones alphabetically, and then numerically by IP octet/nibble.
Bug Fixes
IM-812 - Confirming the Org ID of IANA on welcome page produces blank screen.
IM-922 - Successful Radius login rejected.
IM-455 - Do not allow duplicate zone creation.
IM-833 - Fix to save record on Zone View when hitting enter key.
IM-937 - Fix to close record using view icon on Zone View.
IM-941 - Fix for global search timeouts.
IM-940 - Updated import CSV header type checking to accommodate .csv files generated from a variety of different sources.
Minor Release 4.0.1
IM-1079 - IPs in Holding can be assigned via Browse Assign.
IM-1088 - Daemon user visible in accounts section.
Minor Release 4.0.2
IM-1099 - IPs in Holding can't be manually over ride reclaimed.
IM-1100 - Latest import code not checked into 4.0.0 branch.
Minor Release 4.0.3
IM-1102 - Contact info gadget information does not save on first click.
IM-1101 - IP block scan Found hosts number does not refresh on completion.
Minor Release 4.0.4
IM-1119 - Odd session behavior/results with api calls.
Minor Release 4.0.5
IM-1120 - Generate forward/reverse DNS for resources not working.
IM-1125 - Session Bug - User timeout/logout allows API request as user with no permissions
IM-1131 - Warning in search.php line 92
IM-1132 - Customer import from .csv field count issue
Minor Release 4.0.6
Maintenance release - Peering code integration
Minor Release 4.0.7
packs in some big updates and customer feature requests.
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New Features
Dashboard Redesign
The main dashboard is completely redesigned with pie and bar graphs for a variety of IPAM, DNS, and resource data.
IP Detail View Options
View your IP aggregates in the way you want to view them. Set filters for each aggregate based on Mask, LIR, ASN, Tags, Region, Code, VLAN, or Resource Assignment.
PowerDNS - MySQL Support
Full support for the MySQL PowerDNS backend. Zone updates are pushed out in easy SQL updates to the target server.
PowerDNS MySQL Importer
Just enter the target server information, click import, and watch all your zone data populate the 6connect database.
Global Tag Update/Delete Functionality
Update and delete tags globally from the primary tags list, just as nature intended.
DNS Audit Tools (Beta)
View both forward and reverse DNS for entire /24 to get a clear view for how the block is used. Audit against public DNS to see if records are mis-matched or out of sync.
CLI (Alpha)
Hate clicking and have a general disdain for UI? This feature is for you! Just press ctrl+shift+s to try 6connect on the CLI with simple commands for quick no-frills interaction.
Feature Improvements
Resource UI Functionality
Easier navigation and button placement, alphabetical browse, data usage charts and more!
Header Redesign
The header and menu bars have been streamlined to take up less space, and present menu/options in a clean format.
Say goodbye to icons. All option menus have been switched to simple text drop down for easier and more intuitive interaction.
IP Import Option Additions
You can now import all data relevant to an IP including Resource Holder ID, Resource ID, Org ID, Net Handle, Customer Handle, Generic Code, ASN, Allow Sub-Assignments, and of course all the basic information.
Bug Fixes
IM-919 - IPAM menu UI issues in IE9
IM-1054 - DNS Add Zone allowing spaces in domain name
IM-1057 - DNS edit - hitting enter key to save record creates strange pop up in Safari
IM-1119 - Odd session behavior on API calls
IM-1162 - Read Only user can edit IPAM blocks from IPAM gadget
IM-1163 - Read Only user can't see time machine data from IPAM gadgetIM-1136 - ContactInfo gadget reading and saving incorrect field name for phone and fax