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October 2024

Scope

We have worked hard to deliver a great Insights Hub experience. These release notes are relevant for Insights Hub Release in October 2024 and include new and adjusted features, fixed issues. If you find other issues, please give us your feedback by contacting our Support.

28th October 2024

Asset Manager

What's new?

  • In this release, the Asset Manager user interface will display the serial number and a summarized status for all adapters associated with a single MindConnect device.

24th October 2024

Remote Services

What's new?

  • Within this release,
    • site locking/unlocking capability is now available. This enables mass locking/unlocking of gateways and secondary targets under a site.
    • we have improved diagnostics logging in RS endpoint for better analysis of communication failures.
    • we have improved RS endpoint stability on MindConnect devices for keeping long running connections without any issues.
    • we have improved secondary target connectivity status monitoring and display.

System Requirements for Remote Services (RS)

Browser-based access to Remote Services App

  • Microsoft Windows ® 10 version 1909: Google ChromeTM (version 68 or newer)
  • Recommended screen resolution: 1920x1080 with zoom level 100%
  • Minimum screen resolution: 1280x720 with zoom level 100%

Requirements for service personnel's PCs hosting RS Service Endpoint (former Operator Client) as entry point for network-to-network access

  • Service Endpoint (Operator Client) can be downloaded from RS
  • Validated Hardware

    • Processor: x64 (Intel or AMD)
    • Recommended screen resolution: 1280x1024 and 1920x1080 with zoom level 100%*
    • Disk space occupied by Service Endpoint: 32MB
  • Validated Operating Systems

    • Microsoft Windows ® 10 or 11
    • Linux ® Debian 9 - x64
    • Linux ® Debian 10 - x86 or x64
  • Validated Browsers

    • Google ChromeTM version 68 or newer

Requirements for accessed devices hosting RS Device Endpoint (former Device Client) as end point for network-to-network access

  • Device Endpoint (Device Client) can be downloaded from RS
  • Validated Hardware

    • Processor: x86 or x64 (Intel or AMD) or ARM64
    • disk space occupied by Device Endpoint: 32MB
  • Validated Operating Systems

    • Microsoft Windows ® 10 Version 1909
    • Linux ® Debian 9 - x64
    • Linux ® Debian 10 - x86 or x64 or ARM64

Known Issues

  • There will be subsequent waves of public APIs to cover all RS system functionality.
  • System logs might take long time to load and sporadically can cause timeouts.
  • The file transfer button appears enabled for secondary targets, even though file transfers are not supported for them. Please disregard the clickable button.

18th October 2024

Cloud Foundry

Available and Updated buildpacks:

Buildpack Version stack Details
dotnet-core-buildpack 2.4.32 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/dotnet-core-buildpack/releases/tag/v2.4.32
go-buildpack 1.10.22 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/go-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.10.22
java-buildpack 4.71 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/java-buildpack/releases/tag/v4.71
nodejs-buildpack 1.8.28 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/nodejs-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.8.28
php-buildpack 4.6.23 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/php-buildpack/releases/tag/v4.6.23
python-buildpack 1.8.28 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/python-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.8.28
ruby-buildpack 1.10.17 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/ruby-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.10.17
staticfile-buildpack 1.6.15 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/staticfile-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.6.15
mendix-buildpack 4.30.27 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/mendix/cf-mendix-buildpack/releases/tag/v4.30.27
mendix-buildpack 5.0.21 cflinux4 https://github.com/mendix/cf-mendix-buildpack/releases/tag/v5.0.21
binary-buildpack 1.1.13 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/binary-buildpack/tree/v1.1.13
php_buildpack_4467 4.4.67 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/php-buildpack/releases/tag/v4.4.67
php_buildpack_4468 4.4.68 cflinuxfs3 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/php-buildpack/releases/tag/v4.4.68
staticfile_buildpack 1.6.15 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/staticfile-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.6.15
java_buildpack 4.71 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/java-buildpack/releases/tag/v4.71
ruby_buildpack 1.10.17 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/ruby-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.10.17
dotnet_core_buildpack 2.4.32 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/dotnet-core-buildpack/releases/tag/v2.4.32
nodejs_buildpack 1.8.27 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/nodejs-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.8.27
go_buildpack 1.10.22 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/go-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.10.22
python_buildpack 1.8.25 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/python-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.8.25
binary_buildpack 1.1.13 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/binary-buildpack/tree/v1.1.13
php_buildpack 4.6.23 cflinuxfs4 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/php-buildpack/releases/tag/v4.6.23

Additional Info

Data Services

Deprecated

  • a9s PostgreSQL: The a9s PostgreSQL 11 is deprecated. Please ensure that you organize the migration of your existing instances to a more up-to-date version of the same a9s Data Service. For a9s PostgreSQL, a9s PostgreSQL 15 and 13 are available as GA versions.
    This deprecation follows the announcement in v46.0.0. The deprecation phase is planned to last until v55.0.0 (expected end of November 2024), in which the deprecated version will become unsupported. The creation of new a9s Data Service instances for this particular version will then be disabled by default in the a9s Data Service Bundle and we will not provide regular support for this version. The corresponding documentation will also be removed. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you start your migrations to a supported GA version as soon as possible and complete them until the end of the deprecation phase. For more information, see a9s Platform Operator Sunrise Sunset. To enquire about extended support for a deprecated version, please get in contact with our sales department at sales@anynines.com.
  • a9s Redis: The a9s Redis 5 is deprecated. Please ensure that you organize the migration of your existing instances to a more up-to-date version of the same a9s Data Service. For a9s Redis, a9s Redis 6 and 7 are available as GA versions. This deprecation follows the announcement in v46.0.0. This deprecation follows the announcement in v46.0.0 . The deprecation phase is planned to last until v55.0.0 (expected end of November 2024), in which the deprecated version will become unsupported. The creation of new a9s Data Service instances for this particular version will then be disabled by default in the a9s Data Service Bundle and we will not provide regular support for this version. The corresponding documentation will also be removed. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you start your migrations to a supported GA version as soon as possible and complete them until the end of the deprecation phase. For more information, see a9s Platform Operator Sunrise Sunset. To inquire about extended support for a deprecated version, please get in contact with our sales department at sales@anynines.com.
  • a9s PostgreSQL: The a9s PostgreSQL 10 is deprecated. Please ensure that you organize the migration of your existing instances to a more up-to-date version of the same a9s Data Service. For a9s PostgreSQL, a9s PostgreSQL 15 and 13 are available as GA versions.
    This deprecation follows the announcement in v44.0.0. The deprecation phase is planned to last until v53.0.0 (expected end of October 2024), in which the deprecated version will become unsupported. The creation of new a9s Data Service instances for this particular version will then be disabled by default in the a9s Data Service Bundle and we will not provide regular support for this version. The corresponding documentation will also be removed. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you start your migrations to a supported GA version as soon as possible and complete them until the end of the deprecation phase. For more information, see a9s Platform Operator Sunrise Sunset.
  • cflinuxfs3: All the apps running on cflinuxfs3 will be stopped.

15th October 2024

Asset Health and Maintenance

What's new?

  • With this release, the new Standard (MP1CX02000) and Advanced (MP1CX03000) Capability Package includes the Insights Hub Asset Health & Maintenance application by default. Future renewals of previous subscribers of Premium Capability Packages (MP1CX0300) will be upgraded to the latest versions and will include this application.

Dashboard Designer

What's new?

  • With this release, the new Standard (MP1CX02000) and Advanced (MP1CX03000) Capability Packages include all functionalities of Dashboard Designer, including the SVG plugin for custom visualizations and 5 Creator licenses. Future renewals of previous subscribers of Standard and Premium Capability Packages (MP1CX0200 and MP1CX0300) will be upgraded to the latest versions and will include this application.

Edge Analytics

What's new?

  • With this release, the new Standard (MP1CX02000) and Advanced (MP1CX03000) Capability Package include the Insights Hub Edge Analytics application by default, including 5 data points for the Edge Analytics engine. Future renewals of previous subscribers of Standard and Premium Capability Packages (MP1CX0200 and MP1CX0300) will be upgraded to the latest versions and will include this application.

Event Management

What's new?

  • With this release, we have introduced a modular update mechanism for subscribers of IIoT Data Packages. This allows users to increase their available Events count without needing to upgrade the entire IIoT Data Package.

Integrated Data Lake

What's new?

  • With this release, we have introduced granular update mechanism for subscribers of Integrated Data Lake Large resource package. This allows users to update their offering in granular fashion instead of conventional S/M/L packages alone. This ensures that heavy users of Integrated Data Lake can purchase specific, modular updates for IDL read volume/write volume/object count etc.

Insights Hub OEE

What's new?

  • With this release, the new Advanced Capability Package (MP1CX03000) includes the Insights Hub OEE application by default, including 25 assets and 50 named users for the application. Future renewals of previous subscribers of Premium Capability Packages (MP1CX0300) will be upgraded to the latest versions and will include this application.

IoT Timeseries

What's new?

  • With this release, all new Essentials (MP1CX01000), Standard (MP1CX02000) and Advanced (MP1CX03000) include subscription-based notifications for timeseries and events by default. Future renewals of previous subscribers of Basic, Standard and Premium Capability Packages (MP1CX0100, MP1CX0200 and MP1CX0300 respectively) will be upgraded to the latest versions and will include this application.

Opcenter Intelligence

What's new?

  • With this release, the new Advanced Capability Package (MP1CX03000) includes Opcenter Intelligence Base Subscription by default, which includes the app, manufacturing data model, 3rd party extension, contextualization, KPIs and oData plus 400 GB MDW, 15 users and 50 assets. Future renewals of previous subscribers of Premium Capability Packages (MP1CX0300) will be upgraded to the latest versions and will include this application.

Remote Services

What's new?

  • With this release, the new Standard (MP1CX02000) and Advanced (MP1CX03000) Capability Packages includes the Remote Services application by default, including 1 Service Device and 0.01 GB monthly Service Data. Future renewals of previous subscribers of Standard and Premium Capability Packages (MP1CX0200 and MP1CX0300) will be upgraded to the latest versions and will include this application.

Settings

What's new?

  • With this release, subscribers of Standard Capability Package will have Custom Identity Provider Federation.

08th October 2024

Insights Hub Launchpad & OS Bar

What's new?

With this release, we modernized the look & feel of the Launchpad and OS Bar. Furthermore, we addressed the increased demand to white label the OS Bar for your users so that it is possible now to show your own Company Name or Logo without Siemens. For more details, please refer to the OS Bar documentation.


Last update: October 28, 2024

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