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Support for Attaching Excel Spreadsheet Files to Map PagesOpen
NetBrain currently does not provide a way to attach an Excel spreadsheet file directly to a map page. This enhancement would add support for attaching Excel files to a map, similar to existing image attachment capability, so that reference data can be viewed alongside the network diagram. Customers who maintain supplemental data in spreadsheet form would benefit from having that information accessible in context without switching to an external application.
Golden Assessment Library Support for 3Com/HP ComWare SwitchesOpen
NetBrain's Golden Assessment Library currently does not include validated assessment content for 3Com/HP ComWare switches, requiring customers running this platform to build and maintain their own compliance checks. This enhancement would extend the Golden Assessment Library to natively support ComWare-based switches, providing out-of-the-box configuration compliance checks for this platform. Customers operating 3Com/HP ComWare switches would benefit from consistent, supported assessment coverage without the need to develop and maintain custom checks.
Enhance CompareDate Function to Return Day DifferenceOpen
The CompareDate function currently returns only a binary result (0 or 1) indicating whether a given date is before, on, or after the current date, without providing the actual number of days between the two dates. This enhancement proposes updating CompareDate to return an integer value representing the day difference between the two dates, rather than a simple boolean-style indicator. Providing this level of detail would allow customers to build more precise conditional logic in automation scripts and reports that depend on the magnitude of the date difference, not just its direction.
Pairing of SNMP and SSH Credentials for DiscoveryOpen
NetBrain currently maintains SNMP credentials and SSH credentials as separate, unconnected lists during discovery. When a device is successfully identified using a specific SNMP credential, NetBrain does not limit subsequent SSH login attempts to a corresponding SSH credential, and instead may fail to attempt the correct SSH credential associated with that SNMP match. This enhancement would allow administrators to pair specific SNMP credentials with specific SSH credentials, so that once a device is discovered using a given SNMP credential, discovery automatically attempts only the associated SSH credential for CLI access. Customers managing environments with multiple credential sets would benefit from more accurate and efficient discovery, reduced unnecessary login attempts, and lower risk of account lockouts caused by mismatched credential testing.
API Connectivity Status Column in Scheduled Discovery and Benchmark ResultsOpen
NetBrain does not currently display the outcome of API connectivity checks within the result data for Scheduled Discovery or Benchmark tasks, leaving administrators without a direct indicator of whether API-based connectivity succeeded or failed during a run. This enhancement would add a status column to the Scheduled Discovery and Benchmark results view that reports API connectivity success or failure for each task execution. Providing this visibility would allow administrators to quickly identify connectivity issues without manually reviewing logs, improving troubleshooting efficiency for scheduled network operations.
Downloadable, Readable Export for Chatbot OutputOpen
NetBrain currently does not provide a way to download or export chatbot-generated output in a readable format. Users must rely on screen captures, which often produce blurry or incomplete results when the output is lengthy, such as with runbook-driven troubleshooting flows. This enhancement would add a native export option for chatbot output, allowing the full conversational result to be downloaded as a clean, readable file. Customers would benefit from being able to include accurate, high-quality chatbot output directly in reports and documentation without manual workarounds.
Adjustable Text Position and Word Wrap for Device Group LabelsOpen
NetBrain currently places the text label within a Device Group border box in a fixed, static location, and the text does not wrap. This can result in the label overlapping links, other text, or elements within the map, reducing readability. This enhancement would allow the text label within a Device Group border box to be repositioned and would add word wrap support for the label text. Customers organizing devices into groups, such as by building floor or site, would benefit from clearer, more readable maps free of visual overlap.
Plugin Framework for Running Custom Automation Scripts Within NetBrainOpen
NetBrain currently does not provide a way to run a customer-supplied automation script, such as one that generates firewall fix-up rules from device configuration, directly within the platform. Customers must run these scripts offline and then manually upload the results into NetBrain through the GUI. This enhancement would introduce a plugin capability that allows custom scripts to execute within NetBrain and produce output directly usable by the platform, removing the offline run and manual upload steps. This would streamline configuration remediation workflows and reduce manual effort for customers who rely on custom automation to generate device-specific fixes.
Separate management sections for CLI Command/NCT Table data and Configuration data cleaning settingsOpen
NetBrain currently manages CLI Command data, NCT Table data, and Configuration data cleaning settings through a single unified interface, which limits the ability to organize and administer these data types independently. This enhancement would introduce separate tabs or sections so that CLI Command and NCT Table data cleaning settings can be managed apart from Configuration data cleaning settings. Customers would benefit from improved data organization and greater flexibility to align data management practices with their specific operational and compliance requirements.
Automatic Site Map Copy on Manual ServiceNow-Triggered RunsOpen
NetBrain currently does not guarantee that a new copy of a site map is created each time a diagnosis is triggered manually from ServiceNow; the existing map may be reused or overwritten instead. This enhancement would ensure that a manual ServiceNow-triggered run always produces a fresh copy of the associated site map, preserving the original map state. Customers using ServiceNow-initiated diagnostics would benefit from reliable historical snapshots of network state at the time of each incident, supporting more accurate troubleshooting and record-keeping.
Audit Logging for Path Additions, Modifications, and DeletionsOpen
NetBrain does not currently record the addition, modification, or deletion of paths in the audit log under user operations, leaving administrators without a way to trace who made changes to paths or when those changes occurred. This enhancement would add audit log entries capturing the user, action type, and timestamp for each path addition, modification, or deletion. Administrators would benefit from improved visibility into path-related changes, supporting faster troubleshooting and stronger compliance and governance practices.
Re-Run Capability for Execute Node on Login Failure in Change RunbooksOpen
NetBrain currently does not allow an individual Execute node within a change runbook to be re-run if the node fails due to a login or authentication issue that was not identified prior to the change. When this occurs, users must address the login problem and then restart or manually re-trigger the affected step outside of a streamlined workflow. This enhancement would allow the Execute node to be re-run directly within the change module once the login issue is resolved, without requiring a full restart of the runbook. Customers would benefit from reduced manual effort and faster recovery when unexpected login failures occur during change execution.
Cross-Tenant Export and Import of Runbook FoldersOpen
NetBrain currently does not provide a built-in way to export a Runbook folder from one tenant and import it into another tenant, leaving administrators without a supported migration path for Runbook content across tenant boundaries. This enhancement would introduce a native export and import capability for Runbook folders that preserves structure and configuration when moving content between tenants. Customers operating multi-tenant environments would benefit from a faster, more reliable way to share and replicate Runbook assets without manual recreation, reducing administrative effort and the risk of configuration inconsistency.
Automated SAML Identity Provider Certificate RotationOpen
NetBrain currently requires administrators to manually retrieve the Identity Provider's public certificate and upload it to the System Admin console whenever the certificate is rotated, with no mechanism to detect or apply updates automatically. This enhancement would allow NetBrain to periodically fetch and apply the current signing certificate from the Identity Provider, for example through metadata endpoint polling or a scheduled synchronization process. Customers whose Identity Providers rotate certificates on short cycles would benefit from uninterrupted SAML authentication and reduced administrative effort, since manual certificate updates would no longer be required.
Default Collapsed State for Intent Manager ListOpen
NetBrain currently opens the Intent Manager list in an expanded state by default, requiring users to manually collapse entries each time they access the list. This enhancement would allow the Intent Manager list to load in a collapsed state by default, or provide a configurable setting to control the default expansion state. This would improve usability for customers managing a large number of intents by reducing the need for repetitive manual collapsing.
Complete Trace Data in Traceroute Node CSV ExportOpen
NetBrain's Traceroute node in a Runbook currently exports only From and To information to CSV, omitting the underlying hop-by-hop trace data captured during the trace. This enhancement would expand the CSV export to include complete trace details for each hop, consistent with the data available within the Runbook results view. Providing this complete export would let customers use exported trace data for offline analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting without needing to reference the results separately within the application.
Published Maps Section in Global Search ResultsOpen
Global search currently returns all public-folder maps containing a searched device without distinguishing which maps are actively maintained or production-ready. This enhancement proposes adding a map publishing action along with a dedicated 'Published Maps' section within global search results, so published maps are visually separated from other saved maps. Customers would gain the ability to quickly identify which maps are current and in production, improving confidence in search results and reducing time spent evaluating outdated or unofficial maps.
IPSEC VPN data as a variable in Path IntentOpen
Path Intent currently does not support capturing IPSEC VPN tunnel attributes, such as tunnel status or negotiation parameters, as a usable variable within the intent workflow. This enhancement would allow IPSEC VPN data to be parsed and exposed as a variable in Path Intent, enabling that data to be referenced in subsequent troubleshooting steps or monitoring logic. Customers managing IPSEC VPN connectivity would gain the ability to build automated troubleshooting and monitoring workflows around tunnel health without relying on manual data collection outside the platform.
Export Option for Service Monitor Data with Selectable Time ScopeOpen
The System Admin Service Monitor page currently does not provide a way to export its displayed data, whether as a general overview or filtered to specific servers, for offline reporting or review. This enhancement would add an export option to the Service Monitor page that allows administrators to export both overview and server-specific data, with the ability to select a time scope consistent with the ranges available in the chart view. Providing this capability would help customers streamline server health reporting and reduce the manual effort required to compile this information for review or documentation purposes.
CSV Export of Change Analysis Report SummaryOpen
The Change Analysis Report currently exports as a global HTML page with separate child pages that must be reviewed individually, making it time-consuming to review results for multiple devices. This enhancement would add a CSV export option for the Change Analysis Report summary view, capturing each device, its number of changes, and the associated time frame in a single flat file. Customers would benefit from faster review and easier downstream processing of change summary data without navigating through multiple paginated HTML pages.
Export and Import Maps as Mermaid Diagram-as-CodeOpen
NetBrain currently does not support exporting or importing maps in Mermaid Diagram-as-Code format. This enhancement proposes adding the ability to export a map's topology as Mermaid syntax, and to import a Mermaid diagram back into a map. Customers integrating network diagrams with large language models and other text-based tooling would benefit from a machine-readable diagram format that can be shared and version-controlled outside the platform.
Enforce Device Access Policy Restrictions in Dashboard and Automation ResultsOpen
NetBrain currently enforces Device Access Policy restrictions when users attempt to view device configurations, execute Intents, or view Intent results on the map, but these restrictions are not applied when a user drills down into Dashboard or Automation Library results. As a result, a user without access to a given device can still see sensitive result data associated with that device, such as compliance or vulnerability findings, through dashboard views. This enhancement would extend Device Access Policy enforcement to Dashboard and Automation Library result displays, so that any device a user is not authorized to view is excluded or masked from dashboard drill-down data, consistent with existing map and Intent execution restrictions. Customers who segment device visibility by policy, such as isolating regulated or sensitive device groups, would benefit from consistent access control across all areas of the platform, reducing the risk of unauthorized users gaining insight into sensitive network or security data.
Dependency Check and Warning Before Network Intent DeletionOpen
NetBrain currently allows a Network Intent to be deleted without checking whether it is referenced in an Automated Data Table, runbook, or other automation, which can silently break dependent workflows. This enhancement would introduce a dependency check that runs before deletion, warning the user and identifying where the intent is referenced if it is still in use. Deletion would be blocked until the user removes the intent from all referencing automations, allowing the system to proceed safely once no dependencies remain. This capability would help customers avoid accidental deletion of intents that are actively relied upon, reducing the risk of unplanned automation failures.
Automatic visual grouping for Meraki switch stack members on mapsOpen
NetBrain currently displays Meraki switch stack members as individual, unrelated devices on the map, with no indication that they form a logical switch stack. Because Meraki stack members retain their individual identities (unlike Catalyst-style stacks), users must manually inspect device configuration data to identify stack membership, then manually draw a box and add a label to denote the combined unit on the map. This enhancement would have NetBrain automatically detect Meraki switch stack membership from device configuration data and render a visual indicator, such as a labeled boundary, that groups the stack members while preserving their individual device representations. Customers would benefit from clearer, automatically maintained map visualizations that reduce confusion and eliminate the manual effort of identifying and marking Meraki switch stacks.
Full-Dataset Sorting for Inventory ReportsOpen
Inventory report sorting currently applies only to the rows that have already been loaded into the UI, rather than the complete underlying dataset. As a result, sorting a column on a large report can produce an order that does not reflect the true ranking across all records. This enhancement would extend the sort operation to run across the entire report dataset rather than the currently rendered subset, ensuring the displayed order is accurate regardless of how much data has loaded. Customers working with large inventories would gain reliable, complete sorting results, improving confidence in report accuracy and reducing the need for manual workarounds to verify data ordering.
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