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11 August 2025
Connector 3.9.55
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes security improvements, and bug fixes.
The 3.9.55 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Japanese language support
The BlueXP UI is now available in the Japanese language. If your browser language is Japanese, BlueXP displays in Japanese. To access documentation in Japanese, use the language menu on the documentation website.
Operational resiliency feature
The Operational resiliency feature has been removed from BlueXP. Contact NetApp support if you encounter issues.
BlueXP Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Identity and Access Management in BlueXP now provides the following feature.
New access role for operational support
BlueXP now supports an Operational support analyst role. This role grants a user permissions to monitor storage alerts, view the BlueXP audit timeline, and enter and track NetApp Support cases.
31 July 2025
Private mode release (3.9.54)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site
The 3.9.54 release includes updates to the following BlueXP components and services.
| Component or service | Version included in this release | Changes since the previous private mode release |
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Connector |
3.9.54, 3.9.53 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP page and refer to the changes included for versions 3.9.54 and 3.9.53. |
Backup and recovery |
28 July 2025 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP backup and recovery page and refer to the changes included in the July 2025 release. |
Classification |
14 July 2025 (version 1.45) |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP classification page. |
For more details about private mode, including how to upgrade, refer to the following:
21 July 2025
Support for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
You can now view Google Cloud NetApp Volumes in BlueXP. Learn more about Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.
BlueXP Identity and Access Management (IAM)
New access role for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
BlueXP now supports using an access role for the following storage system:
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Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
14 July 2025
Connector 3.9.54
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes security improvements, bug fixes, and the following new features:
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Support for transparent proxies for Connectors dedicated to supporting Cloud Volumes ONTAP services. Learn more about configuring a transparent proxy.
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Ability to use network tags to help route Connector traffic when the Connector is deployed in a Google Cloud environment.
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Additional in-product notifications for Connector health monitoring, including CPU and RAM usage.
At this time, the 3.9.54 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
BlueXP Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Identity and Access Management in BlueXP now provides the following features:
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Support for IAM in private mode, allowing you to manage user access and permissions for BlueXP services and applications.
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Streamlined management of identity federations, including easier navigation, clearer options for configuring federated connections, and improved visibility into existing federations.
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Access roles for BlueXP backup and recovery, BlueXP disaster recovery, and federation management.
Support for IAM in private mode
BlueXP now supports IAM in private mode, allowing you to manage user access and permissions for BlueXP services and applications. This enhancement enables private mode customers to leverage role-based access control (RBAC) for better security and compliance.
Streamlined management of identity federations
BlueXP now offers a more intuitive interface for managing identity federation when using standard mode. This includes easier navigation, clearer options for configuring federated connections, and improved visibility into existing federations.
Enabling single sign-on (SSO) through identity federation lets users log in to BlueXP with their corporate credentials. This improves security, reduces password use, and simplifies onboarding.
You'll be prompted to import any existing federated connections to the new interface to gain access to the new management features. This allows you to take advantage of the latest enhancements without having to recreate your federated connections. Learn more about importing your existing federated connection to BlueXP.
Improved federation management allows you to:
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Add more than one verified domain to a federated connection, allowing you to use multiple domains with the same identity provider (IdP).
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Disable or delete federated connections when needed, giving you control over user access and security.
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Control access to federation management with IAM roles.
New access roles for BlueXP backup and recovery, BlueXP disaster recovery, and federation management
BlueXP now supports using IAM roles for the following features and data services:
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BlueXP backup and recovery
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BlueXP disaster recovery
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Federation
9 June 2025
Connector 3.9.53
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes security improvements and bug fixes.
The 3.9.53 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Disk space usage alerts
The Notifications Center now includes alerts for disk space usage on the Connector. Learn more.
Audit improvements
The Timeline now includes login and logout events for users. You can see when login activity, which can help with auditing and security monitoring. API users who have the Organization administrator role can view the email address of the user who logged in by including the includeUserData=true` parameter as in the following: /audit/<account_id>?includeUserData=true.
Keystone subscription management available in BlueXP
You can manage your NetApp Keystone subscription from BlueXP.
BlueXP Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Unfederated users can enable MFA for their BlueXP accounts to improve security. Administrators can manage MFA settings, including resetting or disabling MFA for users as needed. This is supported in standard mode only.
Workloads
You can now view and delete Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP credentials from the Credentials page in BlueXP.
29 May 2025
Private mode release (3.9.52)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site
The 3.9.52 release includes updates to the following BlueXP components and services.
| Component or service | Version included in this release | Changes since the previous private mode release |
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Connector |
3.9.52, 3.9.51 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP connector page and refer to the changes included for versions 3.9.52 and 3.9.50. |
Backup and recovery |
12 May 2025 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP backup and recovery page and refer to the changes included in the May 2025 release. |
Classification |
12 May 2025 (version 1.43) |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP classification page and refer to the changes included in the 1.38 to 1.371.41 releases. |
For more details about private mode, including how to upgrade, refer to the following:
12 May 2025
Connector 3.9.52
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes minor security improvements and bug fixes, as well as some additional updates.
At this time, the 3.9.52 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Support for Docker 27 and Docker 28
Docker 27 and Docker 28 are now supported with the Connector.
Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Cloud Volumes ONTAP nodes no longer shutdown when the Connector is out of compliance or down for more than 14 days. Cloud Volumes ONTAP still sends Event Management messages when it loses access to the Connector. This change is to ensure that Cloud Volumes ONTAP can continue to operate even if the Connector is down for an extended period of time. It does not change compliance requirements for the Connector.
Keystone administration available in BlueXP
The beta for NetApp Keystone in BlueXP has added access to Keystone administration. You can access the sign-up page for the NetApp Keystone beta from the left navigation bar of BlueXP.
BlueXP Identity and Access Management (IAM)
New storage management roles
The Storage admin, System health specialist, and Storage viewer roles are available and can be assigned to users.
These roles enable you to manage who in your organization can discover and manage storage resources, as well as view storage health information and perform software updates.
These roles are supported for controlling access to the following storage resources:
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E-Series systems
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StorageGRID systems
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On-premises ONTAP systems
You can also use these roles to control access to the following BlueXP services:
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Software updates
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Digital advisor
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Operational resiliency
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Economic efficiency
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Sustainability
The following roles have been added:
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Storage admin
Administer storage health, governance, and discovery for the storage resources in the organization. This role can also perform software updates on storage resources.
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System health specialist
Administer storage health and governance for the storage resources in the organization. This role can also perform software updates on storage resources. This role cannot modify or delete working environments.
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Storage viewer
View storage health information and governance data.
14 April 2025
Connector 3.9.51
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes minor security improvements and bug fixes.
At this time, the 3.9.51 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Secure endpoints for Connector downloads now supported for Backup and recovery and Ransomware protection
If you are using Backup and recovery or Ransomware protection, you can now use secure endpoints for Connector downloads. Learn about secure endpoints for Connector downloads.
BlueXP Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Users without the Org admin or Folder or project admin must be assigned a Ransomware protection role to have access to Ransomware protection. You can assign a user one of two roles: Ransomware protection admin or Ransomware protection viewer.
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Users without the Org admin or Folder or project admin must be assigned a Keystone role to have access to Keystone. You can assign a user one of two roles: Keystone admin or Keystone viewer.
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If you have the Org admin or Folder or project admin role, you can now associate a Keystone subscription with an IAM project. Associating a Keystone subscription with an IAM project allows you to control access to Keystone within BlueXP.
28 March 2025
Private mode release (3.9.50)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site
The 3.9.50 release includes updates to the following BlueXP components and services.
| Component or service | Version included in this release | Changes since the previous private mode release |
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Connector |
3.9.50, 3.9.49 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP connector page and refer to the changes included for versions 3.9.50 and 3.9.49. |
Backup and recovery |
17 March 2025 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP backup and recovery page and refer to the changes included in the March 2024 release. |
Classification |
10 March 2025 (version 1.41) |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP classification page and refer to the changes included in the 1.38 to 1.371.41 releases. |
For more details about private mode, including how to upgrade, refer to the following:
10 March 2025
Connector 3.9.50
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes minor security improvements and bug fixes.
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Management of Cloud Volumes ONTAP systems is now supported by Connectors that have SELinux enabled on the operating system.
At this time, the 3.9.50 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
NetApp Keystone beta available in BlueXP
NetApp Keystone will soon be available from BlueXP and is now in beta. You can access the sign-up page for the NetApp Keystone beta from the left navigation bar of BlueXP.
6 March 2025
Connector 3.9.49 update
ONTAP System Manager access when BlueXP uses a Connector
A BlueXP administrator (users with the Organization admin role) can configure BlueXP to prompt users to enter their ONTAP credentials in order to access ONTAP system manager. When this setting is enabled, users need enter their ONTAP credentials each time as they are not stored in BlueXP.
This feature is available in Connector version 3.9.49 and higher. Learn how to configure credentials settings..
Connector 3.9.48 update
Ability to disable the auto-upgrade setting for the Connector
You can disable the auto-upgrade feature of the Connector.
When you use BlueXP in standard mode or restricted mode, BlueXP automatically upgrades your Connector to the latest release, as long as the Connector has outbound internet access to obtain the software update.
If you need to manually manage when the connector is upgraded, you can now disable automatic upgrades for standard mode or restricted mode.
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This change does not impact BlueXP private mode where you must always upgrade the connector yourself. |
This feature is available in Connector version 3.9.48 and higher.
18 February 2025
Private mode release (3.9.48)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site
The 3.9.48 release includes updates to the following BlueXP components and services.
| Component or service | Version included in this release | Changes since the previous private mode release |
|---|---|---|
Connector |
3.9.48 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP connector page and refer to the changes included for versions 3.9.48. |
Backup and recovery |
21 February 2025 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP backup and recovery page and refer to the changes included in the February 2025 release. |
Classification |
22 January 2025 (version 1.39) |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP classification page and refer to the changes included in the 1.39 release. |
10 February 2025
Connector 3.9.49
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes minor security improvements and bug fixes.
At this time, the 3.9.49 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
BlueXP identity and access management (IAM)
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Support for assigning multiple roles to a BlueXP user.
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Support for assigning a role on multiple resources of the BlueXP organization (Org/folder/project)
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Roles are now associated with one of two categories: platform and data service.
Restricted mode now uses BlueXP IAM
BlueXP identity and access management (IAM) is now used in restricted mode.
BlueXP identity and access management (IAM) is a resource and access management model that replaces and enhances the previous functionality provided by BlueXP accounts when using BlueXP in standard and restricted mode.
BlueXP IAM provides more granular management of resources and permissions:
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A top-level organization enables you to manage access across your various projects.
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Folders enable you to group related projects together.
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Enhanced resource management enables you to associate a resource with one or more folders or projects.
For example, you can associate a Cloud Volumes ONTAP system with multiple projects.
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Enhanced access management enables you to assign a role to members at different levels of the organization hierarchy.
These enhancements provide better control over the actions that users can perform and the resources that they can access.
When you log in to BlueXP, you'll notice these changes:
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Your account is now called an organization
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Your workspaces are now called projects
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The names of user roles have changed:
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Account admin is now Organization admin
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Workspace admin is now Folder or project admin
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Compliance viewer is now Classification viewer
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Under Settings, you can access BlueXP identity and access management to take advantage of these enhancements
Note the following:
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There are no changes to your existing users or working environments.
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While the names of the roles have changed, there are no differences from a permissions perspective. Users will continue to have access to the same working environments as before.
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There are no changes to how you log in to BlueXP. BlueXP IAM works with NetApp cloud logins, NetApp Support Site credentials, and federated connections just like BlueXP accounts did.
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If you had multiple BlueXP accounts, you now have multiple BlueXP organizations.
This change introduces a new API for BlueXP IAM, but it is backwards compatible with the previous tenancy API. Learn about the API for BlueXP IAM
BlueXP IAM is supported when using BlueXP in standard and restricted mode. If you're using BlueXP in private mode, then you'll continue using a BlueXP account to manage workspaces, users, and resources.
Private mode release (3.9.48)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site
The 3.9.48 release includes updates to the following BlueXP components and services.
| Component or service | Version included in this release | Changes since the previous private mode release |
|---|---|---|
Connector |
3.9.48 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP connector page and refer to the changes included for versions 3.9.48. |
Backup and recovery |
21 February 2025 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP backup and recovery page and refer to the changes included in the February 2025 release. |
Classification |
22 January 2025 (version 1.39) |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP classification page and refer to the changes included in the 1.39 release. |
13 January 2025
Connector 3.9.48
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes minor security improvements and bug fixes.
At this time, the 3.9.48 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
BlueXP identity and access management
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The Resources page now displays undiscovered resources. Undiscovered resources are storage resources that BlueXP knows about but you have not created working environments for. For example, resources that display in digital advisor that do not yet have working environments display on the Resources page as undiscovered resources.
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Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP resources aren't displayed on the IAM resources page as you cannot associate them with an IAM role. You can view these resources on their respective canvas or from workloads.
Create a support case for additional BlueXP services
After you register BlueXP for support, you can create a support case directly from the BlueXP web-based console. When you create the case, you need to select the service that the issue is associated with.
Starting with this release, you can now create a support case and associate it with additional BlueXP services:
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BlueXP disaster recovery
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BlueXP ransomware protection
16 December 2024
New secure endpoints to obtain Connector images
When you install the Connector, or when an automatic upgrade occurs, the Connector contacts repositories to download images for the installation or upgrade. By default, the Connector has always contacted the following endpoints:
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https://*.blob.core.windows.net
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https://cloudmanagerinfraprod.azurecr.io
The first endpoint includes a wild card because we can't provide a definitive location. The load balancing of the repository is managed by the service provider, which means the downloads can happen from different endpoints.
For increased security, the Connector can now download installation and upgrades images from dedicated endpoints:
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https://bluexpinfraprod.eastus2.data.azurecr.io
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https://bluexpinfraprod.azurecr.io
We recommend that you start using these new endpoints by removing the existing endpoints from your firewall rules and allowing the new endpoints.
These new endpoints are supported starting with the 3.9.47 release of the Connector. There is no backwards compatibility with previous releases of the Connector.
Note the following:
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The existing endpoints are still supported. If you don't want to use the new endpoints, no changes are required.
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The Connector contacts the existing endpoints first. If those endpoints aren't accessible, the Connector automatically contacts the new endpoints.
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The new endpoints are not supported in the following scenarios:
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If the Connector is installed in a Government region.
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If you use the Connector with BlueXP backup and recovery or BlueXP ransomware protection.
For both of these scenarios, you can continue to use the existing endpoints.
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9 December 2024
Connector 3.9.47
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes bug fixes and a change to the endpoints contacted during Connector installation.
At this time, the 3.9.47 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
When you manually install the Connector, the installer no longer contacts https://support.netapp.com.
The installer still contacts https://mysupport.netapp.com.
BlueXP identity and access management
The Connectors page lists only currently available Connectors. It no longer displays Connectors that you have removed.
26 November 2024
Private mode release (3.9.46)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site
The 3.9.46 release includes updates to the following BlueXP components and services.
| Component or service | Version included in this release | Changes since the previous private mode release |
|---|---|---|
Connector |
3.9.46 |
Minor security improvements and bug fixes |
Backup and recovery |
22 November 2024 |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP backup and recovery page and refer to the changes included in the November 2024 release |
Classification |
4 November 2024 (version 1.37) |
Go to the what's new in BlueXP classification page and refer to the changes included in the 1.32 to 1.37 releases |
Cloud Volumes ONTAP management |
11 November 2024 |
Go to the what's new with Cloud Volumes ONTAP management page and refer to the changes included in the October 2024 and November 2024 releases |
On-premises ONTAP cluster management |
26 November 2024 |
Go to the what's new with on-premises ONTAP cluster management page and refer to the changes included in the November 2024 release |
While the BlueXP digital wallet and BlueXP replication are also included with private mode, there are no changes from the previous private mode release.
For more details about private mode, including how to upgrade, refer to the following:
11 November 2024
Connector 3.9.46
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes minor security improvements and bug fixes.
At this time, the 3.9.46 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
ID for IAM projects
You can now view the ID for a project from BlueXP identity and access management. You might need to use the ID when making an API call.
10 October 2024
Connector 3.9.45 patch
This patch includes bug fixes.
7 October 2024
BlueXP identity and access management
BlueXP identity and access management (IAM) is a new resource and access management model that replaces and enhances the previous functionality provided by BlueXP accounts when using BlueXP in standard mode.
BlueXP IAM provides more granular management of resources and permissions:
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A top-level organization enables you to manage access across your various projects.
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Folders enable you to group related projects together.
-
Enhanced resource management enables you to associate a resource with one or more folders or projects.
For example, you can associate a Cloud Volumes ONTAP system with multiple projects.
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Enhanced access management enables you to assign a role to members at different levels of the organization hierarchy.
These enhancements provide better control over the actions that users can perform and the resources that they can access.
When you log in to BlueXP, you'll notice these changes:
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Your account is now called an organization
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Your workspaces are now called projects
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The names of user roles have changed:
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Account admin is now Organization admin
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Workspace admin is now Folder or project admin
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Compliance viewer is now Classification viewer
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Under Settings, you can access BlueXP identity and access management to take advantage of these enhancements
Note the following:
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There are no changes to your existing users or working environments.
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While the names of the roles have changed, there are no differences from a permissions perspective. Users will continue to have access to the same working environments as before.
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There are no changes to how you log in to BlueXP. BlueXP IAM works with NetApp cloud logins, NetApp Support Site credentials, and federated connections just like BlueXP accounts did.
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If you had multiple BlueXP accounts, you now have multiple BlueXP organizations.
This change introduces a new API for BlueXP IAM, but it is backwards compatible with the previous tenancy API. Learn about the API for BlueXP IAM
BlueXP IAM is supported when using BlueXP in standard mode. If you're using BlueXP in restricted mode or private mode, then you'll continue using a BlueXP account to manage workspaces, users, and resources.
Connector 3.9.45
This release includes expanded operating system support and bug fixes.
The 3.9.45 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Starting with the 3.9.45 release, BlueXP now supports new installations of the Connector on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS hosts when using BlueXP in standard mode or restricted mode.
Support for SELinux with RHEL hosts
BlueXP now supports the Connector with Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts that have SELinux enabled in either enforcing mode or permissive mode.
Support for SELinux starts with the 3.9.40 release for standard mode and restricted mode and with the 3.9.42 release for private mode.
Note the following limitations:
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BlueXP does not support SELinux with Ubuntu hosts.
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Management of Cloud Volumes ONTAP systems it not supported by Connectors that have SELinux enabled on the operating system.
30 September 2024
Private mode release (3.9.44)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site.
This release includes the following versions of the BlueXP components and services that are supported with private mode.
| Service | Version included |
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Connector |
3.9.44 |
Backup and recovery |
27 September 2024 |
Classification |
15 May 2024 (version 1.31) |
Cloud Volumes ONTAP management |
9 September 2024 |
Digital wallet |
30 July 2023 |
On-premises ONTAP cluster management |
22 April 2024 |
Replication |
18 Sept 2022 |
For the Connector, the 3.9.44 private mode release includes the updates introduced in the August 2024 and September 2024 releases. Most notably, support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4.
To learn more about what's included in the versions of these BlueXP components and services, refer to the release notes for each BlueXP service:
For more details about private mode, including how to upgrade, refer to the following:
9 September 2024
Connector 3.9.44
This release includes support for Docker Engine 26, an enhancement to SSL certificates, and bug fixes.
The 3.9.44 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Starting with the 3.9.44 release of the Connector, Docker Engine 26 is now supported with new Connector installations on Ubuntu hosts.
If you have an existing Connector created prior to the 3.9.44 release, then Docker Engine 25.0.5 is still the maximum supported version on Ubuntu hosts.
When you use BlueXP in restricted mode or private mode, the user interface is accessible from the Connector virtual machine that's deployed in your cloud region or on-premises. By default, BlueXP uses a self-signed SSL certificate to provide secure HTTPS access to the web-based console running on the Connector.
In this release, we made changes to the SSL certificate for new and existing Connectors:
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The Common Name for the certificate now matches the short host name
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The Certificate Subject Alternative Name is the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the host machine
Support for RHEL 9.4
BlueXP now supports installing the Connector on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 host when using BlueXP in standard mode or restricted mode.
Support for RHEL 9.4 starts with the 3.9.40 release of the Connector.
The updated list of supported RHEL versions for standard mode and restricted mode now includes the following:
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8.6 to 8.10
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9.1 to 9.4
Support for Podman 4.9.4 with all RHEL versions
Podman 4.9.4 is now supported with all supported versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Version 4.9.4 was previously supported with only RHEL 8.10.
The updated list of supported Podman versions includes 4.6.1 and 4.9.4 with Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts.
Podman is required for RHEL hosts starting with the 3.9.40 release of the Connector.
Updated AWS and Azure permissions
We updated the AWS and Azure policies for the Connector to remove permissions that are no longer required. The permissions were related to BlueXP edge caching and discovery and management of Kubernetes clusters, which are no longer supported as of August, 2024.
22 August 2024
Connector 3.9.43 patch
We updated the Connector to support the Cloud Volumes ONTAP 9.15.1 release.
Support for this release includes an update to the Connector policy for Azure. The policy now includes the following permissions:
"Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachineScaleSets/write",
"Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachineScaleSets/read",
"Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachineScaleSets/delete"These permissions are required for Cloud Volumes ONTAP support of Virtual Machine Scale Sets. If you have existing Connectors and you want to use this new feature, you'll need to add these permissions to the custom roles that are associated with your Azure credentials.
8 August 2024
Connector 3.9.43
This release includes minor improvements and bug fixes.
The 3.9.43 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Updated CPU and RAM requirements
To provide higher reliability and to improve the performance of BlueXP and the Connector, we now require additional CPU and RAM for the Connector virtual machine:
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CPU: 8 cores or 8 vCPUs (the previous requirement was 4)
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RAM: 32 GB (the previous requirement was 14 GB)
As a result of this change, the default VM instance type when deploying the Connector from BlueXP or from the cloud provider's marketplace is as follows:
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AWS: t3.2xlarge
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Azure: Standard_D8s_v3
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Google Cloud: n2-standard-8
The updated CPU and RAM requirements apply to all new Connectors. For existing Connectors, increasing the CPU and RAM is recommended to provide improved performance and reliability.
Support for Podman 4.9.4 with RHEL 8.10
Podman version 4.9.4 is now supported when installing the Connector on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 host.
User validation for identity federation
If you use identity federation with BlueXP, each user who logs in to BlueXP for the first time will need to complete a quick form to validate their identity.
31 July 2024
Private mode release (3.9.42)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site.
This release includes support for installing the Connector on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or 9 host when using BlueXP in private mode. The following versions of RHEL are supported:
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8.6 to 8.10
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9.1 to 9.3
Podman is required as the container orchestration tool for these operating systems.
You should be aware of Podman requirements, known limitations, a summary of operating system support, what to do if you have a RHEL 7 host, how to get started, and more.
This release includes the following versions of the BlueXP services that are supported with private mode.
| Service | Version included |
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Connector |
3.9.42 |
Backup and recovery |
18 July 2024 |
Classification |
1 July 2024 (version 1.33) |
Cloud Volumes ONTAP management |
10 June 2024 |
Digital wallet |
30 July 2023 |
On-premises ONTAP cluster management |
30 July 2023 |
Replication |
18 Sept 2022 |
To learn more about what's included in the versions of these BlueXP services, refer to the release notes for each BlueXP service.
15 July 2024
Support for RHEL 8.10
BlueXP now supports installing the Connector on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 host when using standard mode or restricted mode.
Support for RHEL 8.10 starts with the 3.9.40 release of the Connector.
8 July 2024
Connector 3.9.42
This release includes minor improvements, bug fixes, and support for the Connector in the AWS Canada West (Calgary) region.
The 3.9.42 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
Updated Docker Engine requirements
When the Connector is installed on an Ubuntu host, the minimum supported version of Docker Engine is now 23.0.6. It was previously 19.3.1.
The maximum supported version is still 25.0.5.
Email verification now required
New users who sign up to BlueXP are now required to verify their email address before they can log in.
12 June 2024
Connector 3.9.41
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes minor security improvements and bug fixes.
The 3.9.41 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
4 June 2024
Private mode release (3.9.40)
A new private mode release is now available to download from the NetApp Support Site. This release includes the following versions of the BlueXP services that are supported with private mode.
Note that this private mode release does not include support for the Connector with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9.
| Service | Version included |
|---|---|
Connector |
3.9.40 |
Backup and recovery |
17 May 2024 |
Classification |
15 May 2024 (version 1.31) |
Cloud Volumes ONTAP management |
17 May 2024 |
Digital wallet |
30 July 2023 |
On-premises ONTAP cluster management |
30 July 2023 |
Replication |
18 Sept 2022 |
To learn more about what's included in the versions of these BlueXP services, refer to the release notes for each BlueXP service.
17 May 2024
Connector 3.9.40
This release of the BlueXP Connector includes support for additional operating systems, minor security improvements, and bug fixes.
At this time, the 3.9.40 release is available for standard mode and restricted mode.
The Connector is now supported on hosts running the following versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with new Connector installations when using BlueXP in standard mode or restricted mode:
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8.6 to 8.9
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9.1 to 9.3
Podman is required as the container orchestration tool for these operating systems.
You should be aware of Podman requirements, known limitations, a summary of operating system support, what to do if you have a RHEL 7 host, how to get started, and more.
On June 30, 2024, RHEL 7 will reach end of maintenance (EOM), while CentOS 7 will reach end of life (EOL). NetApp will continue to support the Connector on these Linux distributions until June 30, 2024.
In the 3.9.38 release, we updated the Connector policy for AWS to include the "ec2:DescribeAvailabilityZones" permission. This permission is now required to support AWS Local Zones with Cloud Volumes ONTAP.