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Release Announcement: TimeXtender Version 6744.1

Written by Diksha Upadhyay | September 11, 2024

We are pleased to announce our latest release of TimeXtender version 6744.1, a significant update aimed at improving data integration and efficient management. These updates reflect our commitment to providing a scalable, efficient, and collaborative data management solution that meets the evolving needs of modern organizations.

TimeXtender Data Integration

Enhanced Data Source Selection

Introducing a filter to enhance the process of selecting data providers when setting up a new data source connection. This feature allows users to choose the provider and the version of the provider from separate lists, making it easier to get an overview of the available providers. TimeXtender-branded providers, which are typically optimized and recommended for best performance and compatibility, are highlighted in "Recommended" category. This categorization helps users quickly identify and select the most suitable provider for their data source, ensuring a more efficient and streamlined setup process.

 

Instance Cloning for Efficient Management

We have added a new feature that allows users to effortlessly duplicate existing instances, including their configurations and settings. The cloned instance can then be customized as needed. This is especially useful when creating multiple instances with similar configurations, such as replicating the instances for development, testing, and production environments. By enabling users to replicate existing setups, it significantly enhances management efficiency, saves time and reduces the risk of errors. It is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to scale their data operations, as it supports a future-proof and automated approach to instance management.

 

String Aggregation for Aggregation Tables

Users can now combine multiple string values into a single, comma-separated string, ordered by a specified column. This enhances data readability by consolidating multiple rows of string data into a single, concise format, making it easier to interpret and present in reports and dashboards. It optimizes performance by reducing data complexity, which improves query efficiency and speeds up data retrieval and analysis. 

 

Persist View Functionality

This new functionality enables users to store a view as a table, ensuring data stability and integrity by making the data within the view static and consistent over time. This upgrade improves query performance by eliminating the need for complex view recalculations, as queries can retrieve precomputed data directly from the table. It also simplifies data management by reducing the computational load and resources required for ongoing view recalculations. 

 

Streamlined Navigation and Interface Enhancements

  • The 'Environments' page has been renamed to 'Migrations', accessible at /migrations. We have removed all non-transfer-related functionalities to focus on migration tasks, ensuring a more streamlined and efficient user experience.
  • The 'Instances' page has been merged with the 'Environments' page, now accessible at /instances. This integration includes drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to easily move instances between environments, enhancing the collaborative and efficient management of data environments.
  • We've improved the user interface for tables within the portal, making it easier for users to interact with and manage their data. 

 

TimeXtender Holistic Data Suite Initiative

As a part of our ongoing commitment to providing a holistic and unified data management experience, we have updated product and instance names. These changes reflect our focus on delivering a cohesive suite of tools that cater to various data management needs:

  • TimeXtender v20 is now TimeXtender Classic
  • TimeXtender v21 is now TimeXtender Data Integration
  • ODX Service is now TimeXtender Ingestion Service
  • ODX instance is now Ingest instance
  • MDW instance is now Prepare instance
  • SSL instance is now Deliver instance

 

Read the Full Release Notes

For a detailed breakdown of all the updates and enhancements included in this release, please refer to the complete release notes available on our community page.

 

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