Use "alternate database" as report source
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
You can opt to use the the "alternate database" identified in the Reports Database field of the Data-Admin-DB-Table instance that supports the Applies To class of a report as the source for the report. This reduces the load on the database that serves your application when you run the report.
Create data page from REST integration
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
When you create a REST integration, you can choose to create a data page (and its related data type and data transforms) that can use the integration as one of its sources.
Use SAML 2.0 to provide single sign-on authentication
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
Configure a SAML 2.0 authentication service to provide web single sign-on (SSO) convenience to product users in your enterprise. A one-click option lets you import Identity Provider (IdP) metadata and make use of automated certificate management.
Report Browser removed from Designer Studio
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.9
The Report Browser and Access landing page have been removed from Designer Studio. In Designer Studio, developers can create, edit, and test reports by using the Report Definition rule form.
The Report Browser is still available in the Case Manager portal.
Internet Application Composer (IAC) renamed to Pega Web Mashup
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.9
The name of Internet Application Composer (IAC) has changed to Pega Web Mashup.
For more information, see Pega web mashups for embedding Pega Platform UI in external web pages.
FTP server records enhanced for SSH FTP
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.9
When using SSH FTP (SFTP) in an FTP Server record, you can securely transfer files by using SSH keys. You can enable and configure SFTP by opening the FTP server record and completing the fields in the Protocol section.
For more information, see SSH FTP for FTP server records.