Barbara platform release 2.9.0: Get Full Network Control of your Nodes

New functionalities now available in the Networking Card

VLAN Management

This new capability empowers users to assign VLANs to existing physical interfaces directly from the platform. By segmenting networks more effectively, users can improve network organization, security, and performance, making it simpler to handle complex network setups.

MTU Management

Configuring the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for any interface is now just a few clicks away. This feature helps optimize data transmission, reducing latency and improving overall network efficiency. Users can fine-tune their network settings to meet specific operational needs.

Hostname Configuration

Simplify node identification and management with the ability to assign and update hostnames for individual Edge Nodes directly within the interface. This feature enhances clarity, making it easier to track and manage large-scale deployments.

NTP Configuration

Time synchronization is critical for coordinated operations across edge nodes. With the new NTP configuration feature, users can set external NTP servers to ensure all nodes maintain precise and consistent timing, reducing potential synchronization issues.

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Revamped UI for Enhanced Clarity and Control:

We've focused heavily on improving the user experience with several key UI/UX updates:

Networking Card Redesign

The Networking card has been completely redesigned to prioritize critical information. Less essential details are now tucked away, and clear status indicators provide at-a-glance insights into network health.

Global & App Configuration Card Redesign

These cards now display the latest confirmed information from the edge node, along with clear status indicators, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date view of your configurations.

New Activity Section

The Activity Section has been upgraded across multiple cards, including Telemetry, General Info, Apps & Models, Global Config, and Networking, to provide improved clarity and control. This section now allows you to easily identify any pending commands awaiting execution and review detailed error information, if present, to facilitate quick resolution.

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Node Details New Header & Filter

Navigating Node Details is now more efficient with its new header that clarifies its use. It also includes a new filter that easily separates views of Node Info cards and Applications and Models cards for focused analysis.

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Node Details View has now Information in Realtime

Thanks to advanced socket technology, the Node Details view now refreshes in real-time, ensuring users always have access to the most up-to-date information about their edge nodes. This enhancement significantly improves monitoring and decision-making, as users no longer need to wait for periodic updates. Real-time updates enhance operational efficiency by providing instant visibility into the state and performance of nodes.

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Unified Standalone & Wi-Fi Hotspot Interface

We've merged the Standalone and Wi-Fi Hotspot functionalities into a single, streamlined interface for a more intuitive user experience.

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Barbara Marketplace Redesign

The redesigned Barbara Marketplace offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience with optimized search for faster, more precise results and improved navigation for seamless browsing across intuitive categories.

The new product page design highlights key features and benefits with visually engaging layouts, while information cards provide quick overviews of compatibility, use cases, and updates.

Enhanced technical readme formats present configuration and integration instructions in a clear, structured way, ensuring accessibility for both experts and beginners. This redesign elevates efficiency, usability, and clarity, making Edge application discovery and deployment easier than ever.

Enhanced Firmware Updates & Streamlined Batch Commands:

Managing firmware updates across your edge network just got easier and more flexible. Version 2.9.0 introduces enhanced firmware update policies, providing new options to streamline batch commands for OS and Node Manager updates.

Security and Stability Enhancements:

Beyond new features and UI improvements, we’ve prioritized security and stability:

Security Enhancements: We've implemented crucial security updates to address potential vulnerabilities and maintain a secure environment for your edge deployments.

Bug Fixes and Improvements: Numerous minor bugs and issues have been resolved to enhance overall platform stability and performance.