Platform Evolution
& Release Notes
Track the continuous development of rConfig. From major architectural upgrades to critical security patches, we provide full transparency into every change affecting your network infrastructure.
Semantic Versioning
We strictly adhere to SemVer. Major versions signal breaking changes, minors add features, patches fix bugs.
No Silent Changes
Every modification to the platform is documented here. We don't slip changes into production unnoticed.
Security-First
Security patches take precedence over features. Vulnerabilities are disclosed transparently relative to risk.
v8.1.0
Minor2025-12-08
Retention and performance upgrades, clearer device visibility, and a batch of stability fixes.
Added
- Device events shown directly in Device View
- Backup status banner for clearer monitoring
- Compact view option for the Configurations page
- Database performance checks and auto-optimisation during install/upgrade
- Enhanced configuration purge and retention management
Changed
- Device deletion now cleans up related configurations and change records
- Timezone identifiers updated to newer standards
- Platform UI enhancements and general quality improvements
Fixed
- Resolved config version drift caused by legacy retention policies
- Fixed snippet failures caused by regex special characters in device prompts
Security
- Platform security updates and hardening
- Upgrade requirement: PHP 8.4 is mandatory for v8.1.0
v8.0.3
Patch2025-11-03
Data retention automation, xFTP matching controls, and early agent/AI capabilities (optional).
Added
- Automated data purge with configurable retention and scheduled cleanups
- Flexible xFTP file matching rules for better config file handling
- CLI-based agent functionality integrated with the MCP service (disabled by default)
- Experimental GenAI chatbot (disabled by default)
Changed
- Zabbix integration refactored into a standalone package for cleaner updates
- Admins can disable notifications for other users
- Platform UI enhancements and general quality improvements
Security
- Platform security updates and hardening
v8.0.2
Patch2025-09-29
Restore, compliance matching, and reliability fixes across backups and integrations.
Added
- Single-click restore for faster recovery
- Negative matching for compliance rules (regex/wildcards)
- HTTPS notices on the dashboard when the system isn’t secured
- xFTP requirement update (Docker now mandatory)
- Models Management page with delete/correct options
Changed
- Improved agent-based backups using Device Credentials
- Improved NetBox string/regex validation handling
- Platform UI enhancements and general quality improvements
Fixed
- Fixed missing Command field in config properties
Security
- Platform security updates and hardening
v8.0.1
Patch2025-09-15
Compliance workflow upgrades and early V8 usability improvements.
Added
- On-demand compliance checks from the Config View
- Built-in compliance benchmarks (CIS/NIST) ready to import
- Device model management (create, edit, organise)
Changed
- Sharper compliance reports (more audit-ready output)
- xFTP now supports a configurable path for custom FTP setups
- Platform UI enhancements and general quality improvements
Fixed
- Improved V7 → V8 upgrade guidance in docs
Security
- Platform security updates and hardening
v8.0.0
Major2025-09-15
V8 platform release with core foundations for the new generation of rConfig.
Added
- Initial rConfig V8 platform release
Changed
- Platform UI enhancements and general quality improvements
Security
- Platform security updates and hardening
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