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@snonux snonux released this 12 Jul 10:56
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Release 0.8.0

Based on the commit history and code changes, here are the professional release notes:

Release Overview

This release significantly enhances SSL/TLS management capabilities and expands virtual server configuration options, making it easier to set up secure load balancing environments with comprehensive SSL offloading support.

✨ New Features

SSL Client Profile Management

  • SSL Certificate and Profile Support: Introduced complete SSL client profile management with profileclientssl commands
  • Automated Certificate Handling: Streamlined certificate deployment process with automatic key/certificate pairing
  • SSL Offloading Configuration: New comprehensive workflow for setting up SSL termination at the load balancer

Enhanced Virtual Server Management

  • Rule Management: Added capability to manage virtual server rules for advanced traffic processing
  • VLAN Assignment: Enhanced VLAN support for better network segmentation and traffic control
  • Profile Association: Simplified process for attaching SSL profiles to virtual servers

Expanded Configuration Options

  • New -a Flag: Added additional management options for extended functionality
  • SNAT Automap: Improved Source Network Address Translation configuration for simplified NAT setups

📖 Documentation Improvements

Comprehensive SSL Setup Guides

  • SSL Offloading Tutorial: Step-by-step guide for configuring SSL termination with certificate management
  • SNAT Service Examples: Enhanced examples showing how to configure secure services with proper NAT settings
  • Certificate Upload Workflow: Clear instructions for certificate deployment and profile creation

Updated Command Reference

  • Extended Synopsis: Expanded command reference with new SSL and rule management options
  • Enhanced Examples: Real-world configuration examples for common load balancing scenarios
  • Improved Man Pages: Updated documentation reflecting all new capabilities

🔧 Improvements

Usability Enhancements

  • Streamlined SSL Workflow: Simplified multi-step process for SSL service deployment
  • Better VLAN Integration: More intuitive VLAN assignment for virtual servers
  • Enhanced Command Structure: Clearer command organization for complex configurations

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Pool Creation: Resolved issues with pool creation operations to ensure reliable resource provisioning

📋 Migration Notes

  • All existing configurations remain compatible
  • New SSL features are additive and don't affect existing setups
  • The -a flag provides optional extended functionality without breaking existing scripts

🎯 Use Cases Enabled

This release particularly benefits users who need to:

  • Deploy secure web services with SSL termination
  • Manage multiple SSL certificates across virtual servers
  • Configure complex SNAT scenarios for application security
  • Implement advanced traffic rules and VLAN-based segmentation