Release Notes (2024-04-10)

This section lists the new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and components available in the latest version of the Banyan Platform

  • Updated on Apr 19, 2024

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Generally Available Features

  • hot fix Search Domains:

    • Admins can now configure search domains so that end users can use a short-hand search (i.e., a hostname) to navigate to an FQDN, enabling easier use of file sharing.
    • Admins can set search domains in order of priority; users are navigated to top priority search domains first. (Last updated April 18th, 2024)

  • New Service Tunnel UI:

    • Service Tunnel features a new long-form configuration.
    • Global and Private Edge routing is now configurable via one Service Tunnel.

  • Connect on Login:

    • End users can auto-connect to admin-configured Service Tunnels upon app login.
    • Admins can prevent users in their org from changing the auto-connected Service Tunnel.

  • System for Cross-Domain Identity Management (SCIM):

    • SCIM can tell the Command Center which users exist at any given time, keeping the list of created and deleted users up-to-date.

Early Preview Features

  • Connector Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) Install:

    • An OVA file is available within a Linux-based operating system, with the Connector pre-installed.
    • Admins can run the Connector for their end users via a simple configuration.

  • Geolocation Visibility Events:

    • End user location logs are now available in Events log.
    • Access Event Logs can contain geolocation data including city, country, latitude, and longitude.
    • This event is enabled via an API; Work with Banyan to enable it.

Enhancements & Updates

  • Global Edge Troubleshooting:

    • When a device is connected to a Service Tunnel, the Device Details page (in the Command Center) will indicate which point of presence (POP) the device is connected to (under the Device Information tab).

Bug Fixes

hot fix Admins were unable to create a Service Tunnel for public traffic only without selecting a Connector. (Last updated April 19th, 2024)


Component Versions

Client Components Server Components
Desktop App* v3.17.0 Netagent* v2.8.5
Mobile App v2.2.3 Connector* v1.17.0
Chrome Extension v1.14.0  

* Updated in the latest release

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