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Grammar and Layout Cleanup for Domain Accuracy Resolution UIOpen
The Domain Accuracy Resolution interface currently contains grammatical inconsistencies and layout elements that reduce clarity and ease of use. This enhancement would involve reviewing and correcting text throughout the feature and refining the visual layout for improved readability and organization. A cleaner, more polished interface would help customers navigate and interpret domain accuracy information more intuitively, reducing confusion during troubleshooting workflows.
Multi-select device groups for Reference Cluster in Device ScopeOpen
Device Scope configuration for Reference Cluster currently allows selection of only a single device group at a time, requiring administrators to consolidate devices into a new combined group when multiple groups need to be referenced together. This enhancement would allow multiple device groups to be selected simultaneously when defining a Reference Cluster scope. Customers managing devices across several logical groupings would benefit from reduced administrative overhead and would no longer need to create and maintain duplicate consolidated groups solely to work around the single-selection limitation.
Duplicate Node capability within RunbooksIn Development
NetBrain Runbooks currently do not provide a way to duplicate an existing node within a Runbook, including its full configuration such as CLI commands, golden config rules, intent settings with task variables, or configlet parsers. Users must manually recreate a node and re-enter all settings when a similar validation step is needed elsewhere in the same Runbook, such as when building pre- and post-change comparison steps. This enhancement would add a 'Duplicate Node' option within the Runbook editor, allowing a node and its configuration to be copied to a new node with minimal manual re-entry. Customers performing change validation workflows would save setup time and reduce configuration errors when replicating complex node settings across pre- and post-change steps.
Improve Alert Detection Accuracy for Golden Config Checks Using Ignore Line Order MatchingOpen
When the 'Ignore Order of Lines' option is used together with masked or ignored keywords in a Golden Configuration match pattern, the comparison logic can fail to detect missing or extra configuration lines between the golden and target configs, since masking causes multiple lines to appear identical and order-independent matching treats them as present regardless of actual count or placement. As a result, no alert is triggered and the details view shows no configuration difference, even though a real discrepancy exists. This enhancement would add a secondary verification step to the alert condition logic specifically for checks using 'Ignore Order of Lines,' confirming that an actual line-count or content difference exists before suppressing an alert. Customers relying on order-independent, masked-pattern compliance checks would gain more reliable alerting and reduce the risk of undetected configuration drift.
Consistent Case Handling and Validation for Boolean Network Intent VariablesOpen
Boolean Network Intent variables currently accept mixed-case values, such as "True" or "TRUE" alongside "true," without validation, and there is no error shown when a case variant is entered during variable creation. In addition, variable definition guidance instructs lower-case true/false while the diagnosis step presents a dropdown using upper-case True/False, creating inconsistency between the two areas. This enhancement would add validation to enforce a single consistent case format for Boolean variable values at creation time, and align the case format shown in variable definition with the case format presented in diagnosis. Standardizing case handling would reduce configuration errors and eliminate confusion for customers building and maintaining Network Intents with Boolean variables.
Search Support for Switchport ValuesOn the Roadmap
Search currently supports lookups by DNS name but does not recognize switchport values, such as a switch and interface identifier, as valid search input. This enhancement proposes extending search functionality to accept switchport values so that users can locate the corresponding device or table entry directly. Customers troubleshooting connectivity by switchport would benefit from faster lookups without needing to cross-reference other tables or rely on alternate identifiers.
Skip SNMP Attempts for Non-Pinging Devices During DiscoveryOpen
NetBrain currently attempts SNMP access against every IP address identified during a live network discovery, even when the IP does not respond to an initial ping check. In large-scale environments, this results in significant time spent on SNMP attempts against unreachable or non-existent hosts, extending overall discovery duration. This enhancement would introduce an option to skip SNMP attempts for IP addresses that fail a preliminary ping check during discovery. Customers running large seed-based or full-network discoveries would benefit from substantially reduced discovery times and more efficient use of scanning resources.
Accurate path calculation over stretched VLANs without manual gateway selectionOpen
NetBrain path calculation currently does not reliably determine the correct traversed path when a VLAN is stretched across multiple sites or devices, unless the user manually specifies the gateway to use. Without manual intervention, the calculated path can diverge from actual traffic flow in these environments. This enhancement would extend the path calculation engine to automatically identify the correct gateway or next hop when tracing across a stretched VLAN topology, removing the need for manual gateway selection. Customers operating stretched VLAN architectures would gain accurate, automatic path visibility, reducing manual verification effort during troubleshooting.
Azure Discovery Scoped by Resource GroupOpen
NetBrain currently does not support scoping Azure discovery by individual resource groups, requiring administrators to discover resources at a broader subscription or tenant level. This enhancement would allow users to select specific Azure resource groups as the discovery scope, so that only resources within the chosen groups are included. Customers managing large or segmented Azure environments would benefit from more targeted discovery, improved organization of cloud resources, and reduced time spent mapping unnecessary infrastructure.
Accurate Counting for Unused Pattern Lines and Unmatched Lines in Match Pattern ScenariosOpen
NetBrain's Golden Engineering Studio currently does not reliably reflect the true state of unused pattern lines and unmatched lines within a match pattern scenario, as the associated counters can increment even when no such lines are present in the scenario. This enhancement would ensure that unused pattern line and unmatched line counters are calculated and displayed accurately, matching the actual scenario content. Customers relying on these counters to verify configuration compliance and troubleshoot match pattern scenarios would gain accurate, trustworthy reporting without needing to manually cross-check the underlying scenario data.
Include Referenced Config Snippet in Network Intent Word Export TemplateOpen
The Word Document Content Template for Network Intent reports does not currently offer an option to include the parsed configuration snippet that an Intent references, requiring users to manually embed relevant config text within diagnosis messages instead. This enhancement would add a selectable field in the Content Template that inserts the parsed configuration segment associated with the Intent directly into the exported report. Customers who generate assessment or compliance reports would benefit from clearer, more complete documentation without needing manual workarounds to surface the underlying configuration data.
Line-by-Line Comparison Between Two Devices in Runbook Compare NodeOpen
NetBrain's Runbook Compare node currently supports comparing data collected from the same device over time, but it does not provide a way to directly compare the output of two different devices against each other on a line-by-line basis. This enhancement would add an option to the Compare node allowing users to select two distinct devices and view their command output or table data compared side by side, line by line. This capability would help network teams quickly identify configuration or state differences between paired or redundant devices without manual cross-referencing.
Contextual Export for Individual Devices and Commands within Runbook NodesOpen
NetBrain currently only supports exporting Runbook node results as a whole, requiring users to run a global export and then search through the full result set to locate data for a specific device or command. This enhancement would add contextual export options, accessible through right-click, that allow a user to export the retrieved data for a single device within a node, or the command output for a single command executed against a device, as an individual file. Providing this granular export capability would let customers quickly retrieve the specific data they need without navigating through large consolidated exports, improving efficiency for troubleshooting and documentation tasks that focus on individual devices or commands.
Option to Unpublish Published AI PromptsOpen
NetBrain currently does not provide a way to unpublish prompts within AI Bot once they have been published. This enhancement proposes adding an option to unpublish previously published prompts, whether individually or in bulk. Customers would benefit from improved control over prompt lifecycle management, allowing them to retract outdated or incorrect prompts without relying on manual workarounds.
Append All Triggered Alerts in QApp Alert NodeOpen
The QApp alert node currently displays only the most recently triggered alert message, even when multiple alert conditions occur on a map, while the map itself correctly surfaces all triggered alerts. This enhancement would update the alert node to append and retain all triggered alert messages rather than overwriting with only the latest one. Customers relying on the alert node to track multiple simultaneous or sequential alert conditions would gain complete visibility into all triggered alerts, supporting more accurate monitoring and diagnosis.
Golden Assessment Library Support for Cisco Firepower DevicesOpen
NetBrain's Golden Assessment Library currently does not include validated assessment content for Cisco Firepower devices, leaving customers without out-of-the-box configuration compliance checks for this platform. This enhancement would extend the Golden Assessment Library to natively support Cisco Firepower devices, enabling standard assessment and compliance checks through Deep Diagnosis and Runbook Companion workflows. Customers operating Cisco Firepower devices would benefit from consistent, supported assessment coverage without needing to build and maintain custom checks.
Align Observability Dashboard folder and file list behavior with NIOpen
The Observability Dashboard folder and file list currently requires users to navigate into a specific folder before viewing its contents, and the search box is not positioned on the left panel by default as it is in NI. This enhancement would update the folder/file list behavior in the Observability Dashboard to match the NI standard, displaying the search box on the left panel by default and allowing users to view all files without first clicking into a folder. Aligning this behavior across products would reduce unnecessary navigation steps and provide a more consistent, intuitive experience for users familiar with the NI interface.
Consolidated Connectivity and Availability Dashboard for All Discovered DevicesOpen
NetBrain currently does not provide a single, consolidated dashboard that presents the connectivity and availability status of all discovered devices in an easily digestible format for administrators. Users must rely on multiple discrete widgets, reports, or manual drill-downs to assemble a comprehensive picture of device reachability and health across the network. This enhancement would introduce a dedicated availability and connectivity dashboard that aggregates status across the full set of discovered devices into a unified, user-friendly view. Customers evaluating or replacing legacy network management tools would benefit from faster, centralized visibility into device availability, reducing the need for manual correlation across separate reports and improving operational efficiency.
Reusable Sections and Import Functionality for Network IntentOpen
Network Intent currently requires users to manually recreate identical sections or logic blocks across multiple, separate intents, and any update to shared logic must be repeated individually in each intent. This enhancement proposes a mechanism to define reusable intent sections, such as through a structured format, along with the ability to import specific diagnosis blocks or sections directly from one intent into another. Customers building and maintaining large libraries of intents would benefit from reduced redundancy, faster intent development, and improved consistency when shared logic needs to be updated.
Accurate Diagnostic Messaging for Front Server Login Failures in Network IntentOpen
NetBrain currently displays diagnostic messages during Network Intent execution that can misrepresent a Front Server login failure as an actual network error, since the message wording does not distinguish between a connectivity issue and an authentication failure. This enhancement would refine the error handling logic so that login failures are clearly identified and labeled separately from genuine network-level errors. Providing accurate, distinct diagnostic messaging would reduce troubleshooting time and prevent misinterpretation of the true network state.
F5 Load Balancer Driver Support for Running Configuration Retrieval via 'list all-properties recursive'Open
NetBrain's discovery and benchmark driver for F5 Load Balancer devices currently does not retrieve running configuration data, leaving a gap in configuration visibility for this platform. This enhancement would add support for the 'list all-properties recursive' command within the F5 Load Balancer driver so that running configuration can be captured consistently. Customers managing F5 Load Balancer devices would benefit from complete configuration data being available for benchmarking, assessment, and troubleshooting workflows.
Display Route Table Data for Palo Alto Virtual Routers in Device PropertiesOpen
NetBrain currently does not display route table data for virtual routers on Palo Alto devices within device properties, even when the underlying route table commands have been imported successfully. This enhancement would ensure that route table data collected for each virtual router is correctly parsed and surfaced in the device properties view. Customers managing multi-virtual-router Palo Alto environments would gain accurate and complete routing visibility, reducing the need for manual verification of routing data.
Copy Path Option for Golden Assessment RulesOpen
NetBrain currently does not provide a Copy Path option within Golden Assessment Rules, requiring users to locate the corresponding rule in the Golden Config Browser to retrieve its path before it can be referenced in a Network Intent for remediation scripting. This enhancement would add a Copy Path action directly within the Golden Assessment Rule interface, aligning its functionality with the Golden Config Browser. Customers building remediation Intents from Golden Assessment results would save time and avoid switching between modules to obtain rule paths.
Audit Logging for REST API CallsOpen
NetBrain's audit log currently does not capture REST API call activity, so administrators have no way to determine how frequently or by which methods external systems or teams are invoking the API to retrieve data such as device or IP table information. This enhancement would extend audit logging to record REST API calls, including the endpoint invoked, the calling user or service account, and a timestamp for each call. Administrators would benefit from improved visibility into API usage across teams and integrations, supporting better governance and understanding of how external systems consume NetBrain data.
Show in Frontend Option for Golden Config GeneratorOpen
The Golden Config Generator does not currently offer a 'show in frontend' option, while this capability is already available for the Golden Intent Generator. This enhancement would extend the 'show in frontend' toggle to the Golden Config Generator, aligning its configuration options with those already provided for Golden Intent. Adding this consistency would give customers a uniform experience across golden engineering tools and reduce confusion when configuring visibility settings for generated content.
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