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craineri
craineriFrequent Participant

Export Map Topology as Ansible Inventory Host FileOpen

NetBrain currently does not provide a way to export the devices shown on a map into a structured inventory host file suitable for automation platforms such as Ansible. Users must manually compile device lists and connection order, which is time-consuming and error-prone for large or interconnected networks. This enhancement proposes an export capability that generates an inventory host file directly from a map, reflecting the topology and connection order of devices, with the ability to exclude specific devices or device types from the output. Customers managing large-scale automation workflows would benefit from reduced manual effort and more accurate, up-to-date inventory files that align with their network topology and change management sequencing needs.

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craineri
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mrigoulotNew Participant

Include Newly Discovered Devices in API Discovery ReportOn the Roadmap

NetBrain discovery reports generated through the API do not currently list newly discovered devices, making it difficult to distinguish new additions from devices discovered in prior runs. This enhancement would update the API discovery report to explicitly include newly discovered device entries. Customers running incremental or repeated discoveries would gain clearer visibility into discovery results, allowing them to isolate and troubleshoot missed devices more efficiently.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
mil.kulNew Participant

Manual Resizing of Device Rectangles in Expanded Map StyleOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently determines the size of a device rectangle automatically when a map is set to Expanded Style, and users have no way to adjust this dimension manually. This enhancement would allow users to manually resize device rectangles on maps using Expanded Style, giving them direct control over the visual footprint of each device. Providing this control would help customers produce cleaner, more readable map layouts and reduce link overlap that occurs when automatically sized rectangles are too large or too small for the surrounding topology.

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Sankar SagiNew Participant

Unified Task Manager View for All Scheduled Job TypesOpen

The Task Manager page in System Management currently only displays scheduled Discovery and Benchmark jobs, and this view cannot be sorted by last run time. Scheduled QApp, DVT/Parser, and Plugin jobs are not visible in this same interface, making it difficult for administrators to get a complete picture of all scheduled activity. This enhancement proposes expanding the Task Manager to list all scheduled job types, including QApp, DVT/Parser, Plugin, Benchmark, and Discovery, in a single consolidated table. The table should support sorting by last run time and allow administrators to pause individual jobs. This would give administrators a centralized way to review and manage scheduled workloads, which is particularly valuable when planning system upgrades or maintenance windows that require pausing scheduled activity in advance.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
tomas vrbkaNew Participant

Custom Folder Hierarchy for Inventory ReportsOpen

Inventory Reports currently support only two fixed subfolders, Shared Reports and Private Reports, with no option to create additional folders or organize reports into a nested hierarchy. This enhancement would allow users to create custom folders and subfolders within Inventory Reports to organize saved reports according to their own structure. Customers managing a large number of reports would benefit from improved organization and faster navigation when locating specific reports.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
Giorgio.SantarelliNew Participant

Option to restrict QAPP path attribute interface variables to L3 topology interfaceOn the Roadmap

When a QAPP consumes a path attribute variable for an interface, such as the inbound interface used to build a command like packet-tracer, the system currently returns both L2 and L3 interfaces for that path node. This produces inaccurate command input and increases QAPP run time when many L2 interfaces are present, since only the single L3 interface displayed on the map is relevant. This enhancement would allow QAPPs to reference the L3 topology interface exclusively when resolving path-based interface variables, matching what is shown on the map. This would improve the accuracy of automated command execution and reduce unnecessary processing time for customers running diagnostic or remediation QAPPs against path attributes.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
kevinbenner
kevinbennerInspiring

Display VRF Information in OneIP TableOn the Roadmap

The OneIP Table currently does not display VRF information for an IP address, even though this information is available and shown in device ARP tables. This enhancement would add a VRF column to the OneIP Table so that VRF context is visible alongside other IP details. Customers working in multi-VRF environments would benefit from improved visibility and would no longer need to cross-reference ARP tables to determine VRF membership.

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kevinbenner
Forum|Forum|1 month ago
jxsmithNew Participant

Per-device override for CLI support settingOpen

NetBrain currently applies the CLI support setting at the device type level, so all devices sharing a type are treated identically for CLI access, even when certain individual devices should only be monitored via SNMP or other non-CLI methods. This enhancement would allow administrators to override the CLI support setting on a per-device basis, letting specific devices be flagged as not supporting CLI without changing the behavior for the rest of the device type. Customers managing mixed environments, such as servers intended for SNMP-only data collection, would benefit from more accurate device configuration and would avoid unnecessary CLI connection attempts on devices that do not require or support such access.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
AdamTNew Participant

Email Alerts for NetBrain System Component FailuresOpen

NetBrain currently does not notify administrators when internal system components, such as the database service, stop functioning or become unavailable. This enhancement would introduce a system health monitoring capability that automatically sends an email alert to designated administrators when a critical backend service fails. Providing this visibility would allow administrators to identify and address system-level failures more quickly, reducing troubleshooting time and minimizing operational disruption.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
JorgeZamoraCNew Participant

Option to fully disable Telnet fallback for device connectionsOpen

NetBrain currently falls back to Telnet for device connections when SSH fails, even when administrators have configured SSH as the preferred or forced protocol. This enhancement would introduce a setting that fully disables Telnet at the system level, preventing any fallback attempt regardless of SSH connection outcome. Organizations with security policies that prohibit Telnet use need assurance that no Telnet sessions can occur, and this control would let them enforce compliance without manual verification.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
schakkanthodiNew Participant

Expandable Search Results WindowOn the Roadmap

The global search results window currently displays results in a fixed, limited-size window, requiring users to scroll left and right to review full result details. This enhancement proposes allowing the search results window to be expanded or resized so that more content is visible at once. Customers analyzing search results would benefit from improved readability and efficiency, reducing the need for repetitive scrolling during review.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
mrigoulotNew Participant

Calendar-based navigation and filtering for historical snapshot selectionOpen

Today, selecting a historical data snapshot from the dropdown requires navigating in increments of ten entries by repeatedly clicking 'View More,' which becomes time-consuming when reviewing data that spans months or when snapshots are captured multiple times per day. This enhancement proposes adding a calendar-based selection method, allowing users to view a month at a time with dates that contain snapshots highlighted, along with a date range filter to narrow the dropdown to a relevant period. Providing faster, more direct access to historical snapshots would reduce the time customers spend locating specific data points, particularly in environments with frequent or long-running snapshot history.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
Giorgio.SantarelliNew Participant

Device-Level Logs for Scheduled Parser TasksOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently does not provide device-level logs for scheduled parser tasks, leaving users unable to determine which specific devices failed during a scheduled run. This enhancement would generate a detailed log or report for each scheduled parser task execution, listing per-device parsing status and any associated errors. Providing this visibility would allow customers to quickly identify and troubleshoot failed devices without needing to manually investigate or re-run the parser task.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
mil.kulNew Participant

Preserve template settings when replacing a QApp within a scheduled GAppOpen

NetBrain currently loses the associated template settings when a QApp within a scheduled GApp is replaced, resulting in a 'no template found' error and requiring the user to re-select both the GApp and the template. This enhancement would allow the system to retain the existing template configuration when only the QApp is swapped, without forcing a full re-selection of the GApp and template. Preserving these settings would reduce manual reconfiguration effort and prevent scheduling errors for customers who routinely update QApps within their scheduled automation workflows.

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MarcoFrequent Participant

Consistent Event Console Visibility for All Network Intent AlertsOpen

The Event Console does not consistently display Network Intent alerts today. Alerts generated when a Network Intent is run interactively, triggered automatically, run manually, or invoked through a Runbook are not uniformly surfaced, making it difficult for users to rely on the Event Console as a complete alert source. This enhancement would ensure that all Network Intent alerts, regardless of how the intent was invoked, are sent to the Event Console, with an option to configure whether they appear under personal events, global events, or shared events. Consistent and configurable alert visibility would give customers a single reliable location to monitor Network Intent status and reduce the risk of missed error conditions.

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ryanwwilsonNew Participant

Exact-match search modifier for IP address queriesOn the Roadmap

The search field currently interprets a partial IP address entry, such as 10.1.1.1, as a range match and returns all addresses within that range, such as 10.1.1.1 through 10.1.1.199. There is no way to instruct the search to return only the exact address entered. This enhancement proposes adding an exact-match search modifier, such as a trailing underscore character, that restricts results to the precise IP address typed rather than an inferred range. Customers searching for a specific device or interface by IP would locate the correct result more quickly and avoid manually filtering through unrelated range matches.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
nicoleInspiring

Accurate Active Path Selection for Recursive BGP RoutesOn the Roadmap

NetBrain path calculation can select an incorrect hop when a route entry is recursive and multiple candidate routes exist in the routing and BGP tables, even though the underlying tables clearly indicate which route is active. This results in the computed path diverging from the actual forwarding behavior of the network, reducing confidence in the visualized path. This enhancement would improve the path calculation logic to correctly resolve recursive routes by consistently honoring the active route marked in the routing and BGP tables, rather than defaulting to a non-active entry. Accurate path resolution in these scenarios would give customers confidence that the visualized active path reflects the true forwarding path, reducing troubleshooting time and manual verification effort.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
SeanDSmith37Frequent Participant

Per-Device Variable Mapping for Configuration ScriptsOpen

NetBrain configuration scripts today do not support a variable whose underlying value can differ by device while keeping the script logic uniform; when interface naming or other configuration elements vary across device types (for example, mgmt0 versus vlan161, or vendor-specific interface naming conventions), engineers must create separate scripts for each variation rather than a single reusable template. This enhancement would allow users to define a global variable and map it to distinct values for each device or device group, then reference that variable within a configuration script so the script automatically resolves to the correct value at execution time. Customers managing large, heterogeneous device fleets would be able to build standardized change templates that account for non-standard configurations across devices, reducing the need to maintain and distribute multiple versions of the same script.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
jcookNew Participant

Customizable Site Icon on MapsOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently represents Site objects on maps with a fixed cloud icon, which does not visually distinguish sites from other cloud-represented objects and can make map interpretation less intuitive. This enhancement would allow administrators to select an alternative built-in icon, such as a building, to represent Site objects on maps. Providing a more intuitive visual distinction for sites would improve map readability and help users more quickly identify site-level groupings within complex topologies.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
ErickNew Participant

Create Change Templates Directly from the Network Change Template AppOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently does not provide an option to create a new change template directly from within the Network Change Template App; users must navigate elsewhere to initiate template creation. This enhancement would add a create-template action within the Network Change Template App itself, allowing users to define and save new templates without leaving that interface. Enabling template creation from this single entry point would streamline the change management workflow and reduce unnecessary navigation for teams managing multiple change templates.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
ErickNew Participant

Recurring Schedule Option for Change Management TasksOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently does not allow Change Management tasks to be configured with a recurring schedule. Users can set recurrence intervals for Qapp and DVT tasks in Domain management, but no equivalent option exists for routine change tasks. This enhancement would extend the scheduling capability to Change Management tasks, allowing them to be configured to run automatically at defined intervals, consistent with existing Qapp and DVT scheduling options. This would reduce manual effort for teams that perform routine, repeatable network changes, and would support more consistent execution of standard change processes over time.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
ErickNew Participant

Approval Bypass for Non-Service-Impacting Changes in Change ManagementOn the Roadmap

NetBrain's Change Management module currently requires an approval step for every change task regardless of whether the change is classified as service-impacting or non-service-impacting, which can delay routine maintenance activities that carry minimal risk. This enhancement would allow administrators to designate certain change templates or tasks as non-service-impacting and permit those changes to be executed without requiring approval, while retaining the approval requirement for changes that carry service impact. Reducing unnecessary approval overhead for low-risk, routine changes would allow teams to execute maintenance work more efficiently while preserving governance controls for changes that carry higher risk.

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Dave.simpkinsNew Participant

Global Setting for Data Retention PeriodOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently applies the 'Only keep data in the last X days' cleanup setting on a per-user basis, which results in inconsistent data retention periods and cleanup reminder prompts across different users within the same organization. This enhancement would allow administrators to configure the retention period as a single global setting applied uniformly to all users, and would clarify the reminder message to state when old data will be removed and when the next reminder will appear. Customers managing shared environments would benefit from consistent data retention behavior and reduced confusion caused by conflicting per-user configurations.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
Dave.simpkinsNew Participant

Automated Retention Policy for Aged Service Monitor DataOn the Roadmap

Service Monitor currently requires an administrator to log in and manually identify and remove aged data records, with no mechanism to detect or purge data once it exceeds a defined age automatically. This enhancement would allow Service Monitor to automatically detect data that has aged past a configurable threshold and delete it without requiring manual review or action. Customers would benefit from reduced administrative overhead and more consistent data hygiene, particularly in environments where aged data accumulates frequently and manual cleanup is not sustainable.

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Forum|Forum|1 month ago
dclick
dclickNew Participant

Editable Label Text on Site Cloud IconsOn the Roadmap

NetBrain currently displays a fixed 'SITE' label on the cloud icon within site maps, with the site description rendered separately below the icon, and administrators have no way to customize the text shown directly on the cloud icon. This enhancement would allow administrators to edit or configure the label text displayed on the site cloud icon itself. Providing this flexibility would let customers align map labeling with their own naming conventions, improving clarity and consistency when reviewing site maps.

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dclick
Forum|Forum|1 month ago
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