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MohanKNew Participant

Native Format Support for Device Configuration BackupsOpen

NetBrain's built-in configuration backup function currently converts all captured device configurations to plain text, regardless of the native output format used by the device. For certain firewalls and load balancers, the native configuration format is HTML, XML, or CSV, and a plain-text version of that output cannot be used to restore the device. This enhancement proposes allowing the backup function to preserve and store configuration data in its native format (HTML, XML, or CSV) for devices that require it, rather than forcing conversion to plain text. This would give customers a restorable backup for a wider range of devices, including firewalls and load balancers that depend on non-text configuration formats, reducing the risk of unusable backups during disaster recovery.

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leadwestNew Participant

Pivot-Table Dashboard for Real-Time Switch Port StatusOpen

NetBrain does not currently offer a consolidated view that displays the real-time up/down status of all ports on a switch alongside the connected device for each port, in a format that can be expanded or collapsed per device. This enhancement would introduce a pivot-table style dashboard where a user can select switch infrastructure and view port state and connected device information, with the ability to collapse or expand rows per device. This would give customers a faster way to assess port and connectivity status across their switch infrastructure during outage investigations, reducing the time spent manually building comparable views.

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leadwestNew Participant

User Control to Toggle Connection Line Style Between Straight and CurvedOpen

NetBrain currently assigns connection lines on a map as either straight or curved/bent automatically, and users have no direct way to switch a given connection from one style to the other while keeping it associated with its originating port. This enhancement would add a control that allows users to toggle the line style of a system-populated connection between straight and curved as needed. Providing this control would give customers more flexibility to produce cleaner, more readable map layouts without losing the port association that is lost when using stencils to draw custom lines.

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Michael YeInspiring

Streamlined Configuration Workflow for Azure SSO External AuthenticationOn the Roadmap

Configuring Azure SSO external authentication currently requires administrators to follow a multi-step manual process that can be difficult to complete correctly without close guidance. This enhancement would introduce a more guided, streamlined configuration workflow for setting up Azure SSO, such as clearer in-product steps or validation checks during setup. Customers implementing SSO would benefit from reduced configuration errors and faster, more reliable deployment of external authentication.

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manojkumar26789New Participant

Interval-Based Scheduling for Network Intents Within a Daily Time WindowOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently does not support scheduling a Network Intent to run repeatedly at a fixed interval within a defined daily time window; existing scheduling options only allow a single run time or basic recurrence, without the ability to specify a start and end time paired with an execution frequency. This enhancement would allow users to configure a Network Intent to execute automatically at a set interval (such as every hour) between a defined start and end time each day. Supporting this level of scheduling granularity would reduce the need for manual intent execution during business hours and enable more consistent, hands-off monitoring throughout the day.

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ssethiaNew Participant

Accurate DNS Hostname Resolution in OneIP TableOpen

The OneIP Table does not always reflect the correct DNS-resolved hostname for an IP address, even when a direct DNS lookup against the configured DNS server returns accurate results. This enhancement would ensure the OneIP Table consistently uses the current DNS resolution for hostname display rather than relying on outdated or mismatched data. Customers depend on the OneIP Table for accurate identification of endpoints, and correct hostname resolution reduces confusion and manual verification during troubleshooting.

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george_JiangNew Participant

Search and Replace Devices on Maps While Preserving Position and LinksOpen

NetBrain currently provides no way to replace a specific device on a customized map with a different device while automatically preserving that device's position, layout, and existing Layer 2/Layer 3 link connections. Customers with large numbers of customized maps must manually delete the old device and re-create its position and links each time a device is decommissioned and replaced. This enhancement would introduce a search-and-replace capability that lets a user locate a device across one or more maps and substitute it with a new device, carrying over the original position and all associated links. Customers undertaking large-scale hardware transitions, such as replacing firewalls or switches across many sites, would significantly reduce manual map rework and accelerate device lifecycle changes.

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ajeet.kumarNew Participant

Sequencing Option for Error and Status Messages in ADT Intent ResultsOpen

NetBrain currently displays Intent status messages in ADT in the order they are generated, without any option to prioritize error messages ahead of informational ones. When an error occurs, users must scroll through the message list within the status column to locate the message that explains why the result turned red. This enhancement would add a configurable option to sequence messages within the Intent status column so that error messages appear before informational or successful messages. Surfacing error messages first would reduce the time required to diagnose failed intent results, particularly in large automated data tables with many rows.

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EricNew Participant

CLI-Based Neighbor Discovery for Niagara TAP DevicesOpen

NetBrain currently cannot automatically map neighbor relationships for Niagara TAP devices, since this device type is not supported by standard Layer 2 or Layer 3 discovery protocols. This enhancement would allow NetBrain to parse Niagara TAP configuration or CLI output to identify and map neighboring devices on the topology. Customers using Niagara TAP devices in their network would gain accurate topology visibility without relying on manual mapping or workarounds.

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JorgeZamoraCNew Participant

Dual Approval Requirement for New User Account CreationOpen

NetBrain currently permits a single System Administrator to create a new user account without any secondary review, which leaves organizations unable to enforce separation-of-duties controls over account provisioning. This enhancement would introduce a configurable approval workflow requiring a second System Administrator to review and approve any newly created user account before it becomes active, regardless of the method used to create it. Organizations with strict security audit requirements would benefit from stronger governance over account provisioning, reducing the risk of a single administrator creating unauthorized accounts for themselves or others.

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semiuokesNew Participant

Do-Not-Scan Status Column in Device Log ResultsOn the Roadmap

Device Log results do not currently indicate whether a device IP address is included on the Do-Not-Scan list, requiring users to manually cross-reference each entry against that list. This enhancement would add a dedicated column in the Device Log results view that flags whether a given device or IP address matches the Do-Not-Scan list. This visibility would allow customers to quickly identify cases of IP address reuse involving previously excluded devices without manually checking each log entry, improving efficiency during device log review.

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anup.karmacharyaNew Participant

Display Neighbor Information for Sub-Interfaces on L2 Topology MapsNot Planned

NetBrain currently does not show neighbor device information when a user expands a device to view its sub-interfaces on a topology map; neighbor data is only visible at the physical interface level. This enhancement would extend neighbor discovery and display logic so that sub-interfaces show their connected neighbor devices in the same way physical interfaces do. Customers who model both physical and logical sub-interface connections on their maps would gain complete topology visibility, reducing manual investigation when tracing logical connections.

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wendy.hanNew Participant

Configurable Visibility for Smart CLI Download Prompt and Admin Login LinkOpen

NetBrain currently does not provide administrative controls to hide the 'Download NetBrain Smart CLI' prompt from the application dropdown menu or to remove the link to the administrator login page from the standard user login screen. This enhancement would introduce configuration options allowing administrators to toggle the visibility of these elements. Providing this control would help organizations align the login and menu experience with internal security policies, particularly in environments where SSO is enforced and exposure of alternate login paths or client download prompts is undesirable.

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mlaurencikNew Participant

Alphabetical Sorting for Tenant Management and Front Server ListsOn the Roadmap

The Tenant Management list and the Front Server Controller list do not display their entries in alphabetical order, requiring administrators to scan unsorted lists to locate a specific tenant or front server. This enhancement would apply alphabetical ordering to both lists so that entries are easier to locate. Customers managing environments with many tenants or front servers would benefit from reduced time spent searching these lists and a more consistent administrative experience.

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Sankar SagiNew Participant

Automatic Cleanup of Orphaned Access Points When Controller Is DeletedOpen

NetBrain currently does not remove access points from the system when their associated wireless LAN controller is deleted, leaving orphaned access point entries behind. This enhancement would introduce a function to automatically identify and delete access points that are tied to a wireless LAN controller once that controller is removed. Customers managing environments with frequent controller changes would benefit from reduced manual cleanup and a system view that reflects only active devices.

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gxsdNew Participant

Display Nexus FEX as a separate device on the topology mapNot Planned

NetBrain currently displays a Cisco Nexus switch and its attached Fabric Extender (FEX) as a single combined unit on the map, even though the FEX may be physically installed in a separate rack from the parent switch. This enhancement would allow the FEX to be rendered as a distinct device object on the map, separate from its parent Nexus switch, while preserving the logical association between them. Providing this level of granularity would give customers accurate physical topology representation, improving documentation and troubleshooting for environments where FEX units are not co-located with their parent switch.

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leadwestNew Participant

Editable Generic Device and Interface Names with Bulk CSV Import for Generic Device ConfigurationOpen

NetBrain currently locks the name field for a generic device and its associated L3 interfaces once the record is saved, requiring the device or interface to be deleted and rebuilt entirely to correct a naming mistake. Additionally, generic devices with multiple aggregate interfaces and associated VLANs must be configured one field at a time, which becomes time-consuming for environments with many devices and interface variations. This enhancement proposes allowing users to edit the name of a saved generic device and its L3 interfaces without requiring deletion and recreation, along with a CSV or Excel import option to bulk populate aggregate interfaces and VLAN assignments for generic devices. This would reduce manual rework and significantly speed up configuration for customers managing large numbers of generic devices with complex interface structures.

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leadwestNew Participant

Persistent Toggle Mode for Map Stencil and Line Drawing ToolsOpen

NetBrain currently requires users to reselect a stencil element, such as a line or draw path, from a dropdown menu each time it is placed on a map, which becomes inefficient when many instances of the same element are needed in one session. This enhancement would convert frequently used stencil options into button-based tools that remain active, or held, after selection until the user manually deselects them, allowing repeated placement without repeating the selection step. This would streamline map annotation workflows for users who need to place a large number of the same element, reducing repetitive clicks and improving overall efficiency.

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Jan Willem HuijbersNew Participant

Filter option to exclude ignored/unchanged rules from Change Analysis ReportOpen

The Change Analysis Report currently does not offer an option to exclude ignored or unchanged rules from its output, requiring users to manually filter through the full rule list to identify meaningful changes. This enhancement would add a configuration option allowing users to generate a report that includes only added, deleted, and changed rules, omitting ignored and unchanged entries. Customers managing large device inventories would benefit from a more focused report that surfaces only actionable changes, reducing manual review effort.

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stewart.franklinNew Participant

Increase Maximum Line Limit for Compare Tool ResultsOpen

The Compare Tool currently caps displayed results at 5000 changed lines, and when configuration differences exceed this threshold, only the changed rows up to the limit are shown along with an error message rather than the complete comparison. This enhancement proposes raising or making configurable the maximum line limit so that full configuration differences can be reviewed without truncation. Customers rely on complete change comparisons to audit configuration history and correlate changes to their full context, and removing this artificial ceiling would allow accurate, complete audit and change analysis reporting for larger configuration files.

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Giorgio.SantarelliNew Participant

Display Percentages in Summary DashboardsOpen

Summary Dashboards currently present results only as raw numbers, without an option to display values as percentages. This enhancement would allow Summary Dashboard results to be shown in percentage format in addition to or instead of numeric counts. Presenting data as percentages would give management-level stakeholders a clearer, faster overview of network status when reviewing dashboards.

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wendy.hanNew Participant

IPv6-only support for NetBrain server deploymentOpen

NetBrain servers, including web, front, and worker servers, currently require IPv4 connectivity and do not support installation or operation in an IPv6-only network environment. Attempting to enable IPv6 on these servers without retaining IPv4 results in application instability, and enabling IPv6 alongside IPv4 has been observed to degrade web server response time. This enhancement would add native support for IPv6-only configurations across NetBrain server components, allowing the application to install and run correctly without requiring a dual-stack or IPv4 fallback. Customers operating under IPv6-only infrastructure mandates would be able to deploy and maintain NetBrain without compatibility workarounds, supporting long-term network modernization initiatives.

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kevinbenner
kevinbennerInspiring

MAC Table Support for Cambium Microwave Radio DriverAvailable

NetBrain currently does not collect MAC table data from Cambium Microwave Radio devices, since the driver lacks support for the relevant command used to retrieve this information. This enhancement would extend the driver to collect the MAC learning table, consistent with how similar data is gathered from comparable device drivers. Adding this capability would allow NetBrain to accurately discover Layer 2 connections involving Cambium Microwave Radio devices, improving topology completeness for customers operating microwave backhaul links.

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kevinbenner
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mrigoulotNew Participant

Improve Multi-IP Device Discovery Logic and Subnet Scan CoverageOn the Roadmap

During device discovery, when a device presents multiple IP addresses and SNMP succeeds on one of them, the discovery process currently adds the device using that IP without further attempting other IP addresses that might yield a successful SSH connection. This can result in devices being onboarded as SNMP-only even when a more complete SSH-based connection was achievable through a different IP on the same device. This enhancement proposes that discovery continue evaluating all known IP addresses for a device until the most complete access method (SSH preferred over SNMP-only) is confirmed, rather than stopping at the first successful protocol match. Additionally, subnet range scans should guarantee that every IP address in the defined range is attempted, including at minimum a ping, so that no address is silently skipped. This would improve discovery completeness and access-method accuracy, reducing the need for manual review and re-scanning of missed or improperly onboarded devices.

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ssethiaNew Participant

Trigger Device Re-Discovery from QAppOpen

NetBrain currently does not provide a way to initiate device re-discovery directly from a QApp. This enhancement would add a QApp action or step that triggers re-discovery for specified devices, such as those that previously failed discovery. Customers running automated inventory cleanup workflows would gain the ability to identify and re-discover failed devices without manual intervention, improving inventory accuracy and reducing operational overhead.

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