This article was originally published on June 16, 2021
WHAT’S NEW
This update is notifying you of the new software release of Postgres Enterprise Manager (PEM) 8.1.0 from EDB. PEM combines monitoring, alerting, tuning, and database administration into a single GUI. This tool manages multiple open source PostgreSQL, EDB Postgres Advanced Server, and EDB Postgres Extended clusters.
New features and improvements for this release:
Highlights |
Type |
BDR (Bi-Directional Replication) dashboards and probes to monitor status and activities for Admin, Nodes, and Groups. For example, if replication starts falling behind, the administrator will be alerted and can take proactive action. |
Feature |
Kerberos security and authentication for PEM Web Client through GSSAPI or Active Directory Domain Services. Prevent password interception and prove identity required by highly regulated industries. |
Feature |
Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) design tool that graphically represents database tables, columns, and interrelationships. Conceptualize database design before building or reverse engineering. |
Feature |
Logical replication support to manage publications and subscriptions for core logical replication in Postgres. Send incremental changes across different database versions or platforms. |
Feature |
Quick Search option to locate features and relevant help articles with a guided user experience. Type three characters to start displaying matching possibilities. |
Feature |
EDB Postgres Extended (used by BDR Enterprise) certified for monitoring and administration. |
Enhancement |
Configuration parameters for Audit Manager, Tuning Wizard, and Log Manager no longer require a restart of the database. |
Enhancement |
Manage the privileges for a package node with Grant Wizard. |
Enhancement |
Maximize/restore the window for the properties dialog. |
Enhancement |
While examining the group role, display the login roles. |
Enhancement |
Set automatic width of columns by content size in the data output window. |
Enhancement |
Process the alert if there is an error while processing alert detailed information. [Support Ticket # 1201865] |
Bug |
Remove the obsolete data of a deleted database from pemhistory on the next purge. [Support Ticket # 1055978] |
Bug |
Flapping does not end when at least a one-time alert triggered during the flapping period. [Support Ticket # 1165155] |
Bug |
Getting 404 for REST API of agent probe history. [Support Ticket # 1219795] |
Bug |
Fixed the "A user expires in N days" alert template code which was failing on Postgres. [Support ticket # 1235289] |
Bug |
Added a check for sslutils for version 1.3 in the configure script. [Support ticket # 1284690] |
Bug |
Corrected OID for binding variable "downObjects" for AgentsDown and ServersDown alerts. [Support Ticket # 1300113] |
Bug |
Read the log configuration data from the system probe tables for the selected servers in the Log Manager. |
Bug |
Skip the PEM Server registration when installing using only a web server option to avoid duplicate entries in the server listing. |
Bug |
Bug |
End-of-Support Reminder:
We recommend you update to the most recent software version. If you have not yet updated to the most current version, please note the end-of-support notes below*:
Postgres Enterprise Manager
- Version: 7.11
- End of Life: June 18, 2021
PostgreSQL
- Version: 9.6
- End of Life: November 11, 2021
*Additional details can be found on our website at https://www.enterprisedb.com/services-support/edb-supported-products-and-platforms
TELL ME MORE
For more details, please review the Postgres Enterprise Manager 8.1.0 documentation.
IS THIS UPDATE FOR ME?
This announcement is for EDB customers who are using, or are interested in, Postgres Enterprise Manager 8.1.0 and have a subscription purchased for:
- Standard Subscription
- Enterprise Subscription
- Enterprise+ Subscription
HOW TO GET THE UPDATE AND APPLY IT
Postgres Enterprise Manager 8.1.0 is packaged and delivered on the EDB website. Visit Downloads:
https://www.enterprisedb.com/downloads/edb-postgres-enterprise-manager
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience any problems around the installation, migration, upgrade or general use of your EDB software please contact our Technical Support teams.
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