Version 4 Release Notes
Netify Agent version 4 introduced a number of important changes to application definitions, configuration, and runtime behavior. The release focused on improving classification accuracy, reducing memory usage, and enabling automated category updates via the Netify API.
Highlights include a redesigned application definitions implementation, a new applications configuration file format, refined classification using soft-dissectors, and extensive memory optimizations.
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Release Dates
| Version | Date | Status | Release Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.0 | August 11, 2022 | Major Release | |
| 4.4.7 | See release notes | Stable | Link |
What's New
Application Definitions Rewrite
A complete redesign of the application definitions implementation improves classification accuracy and simplifies future extensions to the definitions format.
New Applications Configuration Format
Introduces a new configuration file format for applications that enables easier editing and propagation of changes across deployments.
Netify API Integration
Integration with the Netify API allows automatic updates to application and protocol categories, keeping deployments synchronized with the latest telemetry and classifications.
Soft-Dissectors
Refined classifications using soft-dissectors enable more nuanced identification of application behavior while reducing false positives.
Application Category Lists
Support for applying application categories to lists of custom domains makes it easier to map complex application portfolios and platform integrations.
Memory Optimizations
Significant reductions in memory utilization improve performance on constrained platforms and lower overall resource consumption.
nDPI Reintegration
Complete reintegration of the latest nDPI master branch to benefit from upstream protocol dissector updates and improvements.
New and Updated Protocol Dissectors
Netify Version 4 saw the addition of the following protocol dissectors, thanks to the nDPI community.
- AVAST
- CryNetwork
- ElasticSearch
- FastCGI
- KISMET
- Line Calls
- Meraki Cloud
- Munin
- NAT Port Mapping Protocol (NAT/PMP)
- Syncthing
- TP-Link Smart Home
- Tailscale
- TiVo/Connect
- Tuya/LP
Developer Notes
Developer release notes and changelogs for the v4 series can be found here.