Data Flow service in the Pega 7 Platform
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The Data Flow service configuration on the Services landing page now provides a single point of entry for enabling running data flows in batch and real-time modes. To configure the Data Flow service, you must add Decision data nodes on which to run data flows and specify the number of Pega 7 Platform threads that are assigned to process the data flow runs. Additionally, as part of the Data Flow service, you can view the number of active data flows on each node.
For more information, see Services landing page.
Adaptive Decision Manager service in the Pega 7 Platform
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The Adaptive Decision Management (ADM) service is now native to the Pega 7 Platform and is supported by the Decision data node infrastructure. Because of this enhancement, you no longer need to manage the ADM service as an external service. In addition, the ADM service does not require dedicated hardware or operating system environments.
For more information, see Services landing page.
Open cases in a mobile app with push notifications sent from Pega 7 Platform applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Push notification smart shapes in a workflow of a Pega 7 Platform application can now send push notifications that open a case in a custom mobile app. Users working in the field can use this feature to instantly access priority assignments instead of having to search for changes manually.
For more information, see Configuring the Push Notification shape.
Cannot send mobile push notifications when the Pega 7 Platform is hosted on WebSphere Application Server
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Push notifications are not sent to Android or iOS mobile apps when the Pega 7 Platform is hosted on WebSphere Application Server.
Reconfiguration of the Adaptive Decision Manager service after upgrade to Pega 7.2.1
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
After you upgrade the Pega 7 Platform to version 7.2.1, you need to reconfigure the Adaptive Decision Manager service. Beginning with Pega 7.2.1, the Adaptive Decision Management (ADM) service is native to the Pega 7 Platform and is supported by the Decision data node infrastructure.
For more information, see Services landing page.
The UpdateAdaptiveModels agent causes an exception after Pega 7.2 to 7.2.1 upgrade
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
After the Pega 7 Platform is upgraded from version 7.2 to 7.2.1, the log files might show an error that is caused by the UpdateAdaptiveModels agent. This agent is enabled by default and is responsible for updating scoring models in the Pega 7 Platform. If you use adaptive models in your solution, you can avoid this error by configuring the Adaptive Decision Manager service. If you do not use adaptive models, disable the UpdateAdaptiveModels agent.
For more information, see Configuring the Adaptive Decision Manager service and Pega-DecisionEngine agents.
New rule type: External Data Flow
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
You can now create External Data Flow rules on the Pega 7 Platform. By using this rule type, you run predictive models outside of the Pega 7 Platform and directly in the external Hadoop data set infrastructure. Processing large amounts of data on an external infrastructure improves overall performance on the Pega 7 Platform by reducing data transfer between the Hadoop cluster and the platform.
For more information, see Big Data enhancements in decision management.
Debugging data synchronization issues with offline-enabled applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
If an offline-enabled mobile application that originates from the Pega 7 Platform fails to synchronize data after reconnecting to the server, the Pega 7 Platform generates a PEGA0066 alert. The alert includes detailed information about the failure, such as the activity that preceded the event, entries collected from the native application, and entries from the JavaScript part of the Pega 7 Platform application. The administrator can use the alert and device logs to facilitate error analysis and debugging without having to access the failing device.
For more information, see Understanding the PEGA0066 alert - Mobile App Data-Sync Failure.
Import and export feature for generic decision data
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
New import and export functionality improves the management of generic decision data records (the records that do not belong to the Strategy Results class). You can now configure generic decision data records in a CSV file and later import that file to the Pega 7 Platform. You can also export the existing generic decision data record configuration from the Pega 7 Platform to a CSV file, and save that file in a directory that is external to the Pega 7 Platform.
For more information, see Decision data rule type enhancements.
Push notification delivery to multiple devices
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Push notifications sent from the Pega 7 Platform are now delivered to all devices on which a user is logged in to your custom mobile app, regardless of the device platform. You can either send push notifications from the Push Console to all users who have your application installed on their devices, or configure your application to send push notifications to indicate that an action might be required, a status update is available, or a case was approved.