Support for Apache Cassandra
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
The Pega® Platform can now read data from and write data to an Apache Cassandra database. Apache Cassandra is a NoSQL database that you can use when a NoSQL database better meets your scalability and processing requirements.
For a list of supported and unsupported features, see Apache Cassandra support.
Requestor pools management in Designer Studio
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
On the new Requestor Pools landing page, you can view and manage requestor pools across the cluster, including on the current node and remote nodes. By using this landing page, you can tune the requestor pools to improve the performance of services. You can clear the requestor pool for a service package and view the requestor pool basic metrics and configured thresholds.
For more information, see Requestor pools management, Clearing a requestor pool, Viewing details for a requestor pool, Tuning a requestor pool configuration.
Generate an XSD file for XML format output
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
You can now use Business Intelligence Exchange (BIX) to generate an XSD file for existing XML output when the Get all properties check box is selected on the Definition tab of the Extract rule form. You can now validate the XML output and generate DDL statements by using the generated XSD file. Some tags might not be included in the generated XSD file because of missing values in the XML output.
For more information, see Generating an XSD file for XML output.
Module version report generated from Designer Studio
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
From the new Class Management landing page, you can generate the module version report that provides information about classes in your system, module versions, and version creation dates. You can generate the report for all the nodes in the cluster or for a selected node that is either current or remote. The report is useful for debugging system problems because it helps identify the module version that is causing problems on a specific node.
For more information, see Module version report.
Project sizing supports real-time feedback
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
You can now size a project based on the stories that you create in the Agile Workbench tool. By capturing feedback from your stakeholders in stories, you can improve the accuracy of your estimated timeline and costs in real time.
For more information about project sizing, see Sizing an application development project.
Rules Assembly cache is deprecated
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
Rules Assembly (RA) cache and custom settings for its corresponding fua/assemblyCacheModeprconfig.xml file setting are deprecated because they are obsolete. A warning is logged at startup if a custom (non-default) value is specified for fua/assemblyCacheMode in the prconfig.xml file. The functional behavior of the system is not affected.
Improved Clipboard performance
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
Clipboard performance has been enhanced to use high-speed, read-only data pages, making processing faster. For some high throughput use cases, performance might be degraded. If performance is degraded, you can use a restricted feature set for a specific read-only data page by selecting Restricted feature set for high throughput on the Load management tab of the data page rule.
For information about unsupported features when using a restricted feature set, see High-speed data page support.
Improved usability for feature management
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
You can now manage your features more effectively by implementing the following changes in your application:
- Move features to different levels to change the structure of your feature hierarchy.
- Provide descriptions that are longer than 256 characters to improve the readability of features.
- Quickly remove irrelevant features without having to manage dependencies on built-on applications or previous application versions.
- Consolidate features into one application layer when you are ready to ship your application.
For more information about feature management, see Managing the features in your application.
Real-time statistics added to application overviews
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
You can now use the Application Overview landing page to get information about the number, type, and status of work items that are associated with your features. By referring to the statistics and progress bars that update as your team creates and resolves work items, you can track feature development in real time without interrupting your development team for status updates.
For more information, see Real-time statistics for feature development.
Simplified deployment of stand-alone Apache Ignite servers
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
You can now install or upgrade Pega® Platform in client-server mode, which uses Apache Ignite in a simplified way. The new installation process for stand-alone Apache Ignite servers does not require that you provide database credentials in a text file to communicate with Pega Platform nodes (clients). You provide this information by using JNDI support instead.
For more information, see Apache Ignite client-server clustering topology and the appropriate Deployment Guide.