netbox-community-netbox/docs/release-notes/version-3.6.md

# NetBox v3.6

## v3.6-beta2 (FUTURE)

### Bug Fixes

* [#13351](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13351) - Fix missing text due to incorrectly applied translation tags
* [#13361](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13361) - Extra choices field on custom field choice set form should not be required

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## v3.6-beta1 (2023-08-02)

### Breaking Changes

* PostgreSQL 11 is no longer supported (dropped in Django 4.2). NetBox v3.6 requires PostgreSQL 12 or later.
* The `device_role` field on the Device model has been renamed to `role`. The `device_role` field has been temporarily retained on the REST API serializer for devices for backward compatibility, but is read-only.
* The `choices` array field has been removed from the CustomField model. Any defined choices are automatically migrated to CustomFieldChoiceSets, accessible via the new `choice_set` field on the CustomField model.
* The `napalm_driver` and `napalm_args` fields (which were deprecated in v3.5) have been removed from the Platform model.

### New Features

#### Relocated Admin Views ([#12589](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12589), [#12590](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12590), [#12591](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12591), [#13044](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13044))

Management views for the following object types, previously available only under the backend admin interface, have been relocated to the primary user interface:

* Users
* Groups
* Object permissions
* API tokens
* Configuration revisions

This migration provides a more consistent user experience and unlocks advanced functionality not feasible using Django's built-in views. The admin UI is scheduled for complete removal in NetBox v4.0.

#### Configurable Default Permissions ([#13038](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13038))

Administrators now have the option of configuring default permissions for _all_ users globally, regardless of explicit permission or group assignments granted in the database. This is accomplished by defining the `DEFAULT_PERMISSIONS` configuration parameter. By default, all users are granted permission to manage their own bookmarks and API tokens.

#### User Bookmarks ([#8248](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/8248))

Users can now bookmark their favorite objects in NetBox. Bookmarks are accessible under each user's personal bookmarks list, and can also be added as a dashboard widget.

#### Custom Field Choice Sets ([#12988](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12988))

Selection and multi-select custom fields now employ discrete, reusable choice sets containing the valid options for each field. A choice set may be shared by multiple custom fields. Additionally, each choice within a set can now specify both a raw value and a human-friendly label (see [#13241](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13241)). Pre-existing custom field choices are migrated to choice sets automatically during the upgrade process.

#### Pre-Defined Location Choices for Custom Fields ([#12194](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12194))

Users now have the option to employ one of several pre-defined sets of choices when creating a custom field. These include:

* IATA airport codes
* ISO 3166 country codes
* UN/LOCODE location identifiers

When defining a choice set, one of the above can be employed as the base set, with the option to define extra, custom choices as well.

#### Restrict Tag Usage by Object Type ([#11541](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/11541))

Tags may now be restricted to use with designated object types. Tags that have no specific object types assigned may be used with any object that supports tag assignment.

### Enhancements

* [#6347](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/6347) - Cache the number of assigned components for devices and virtual machines
* [#8137](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/8137) - Add a field for designating the out-of-band (OOB) IP address for devices
* [#10197](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/10197) - Cache the number of member devices on each virtual chassis
* [#11305](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/11305) - Add GPS coordinate fields to the device model
* [#11519](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/11519) - Add a SQL index for IP address host values to optimize queries
* [#11732](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/11732) - Prevent inadvertent overwriting of object attributes by competing users
* [#11936](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/11936) - Introduce support for tags and custom fields on webhooks
* [#12175](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12175) - Permit racks to start numbering at values greater than one
* [#12210](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12210) - Add tenancy assignment for power feeds
* [#12882](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12882) - Add tag support for contact assignments
* [#13170](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13170) - Add `rf_role` to InterfaceTemplate
* [#13269](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13269) - Cache the number of assigned component templates for device types

### Other Changes

* Work has begun on introducing translation and localization support in NetBox. This work is being performed in preparation for release 4.0.
* [#6391](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/6391) - Rename the `device_role` field on Device to `role` for consistency with VirtualMachine
* [#9077](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/9077) - Prevent the errant execution of dangerous instance methods in Django templates
* [#11766](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/11766) - Remove obsolete custom `ChoiceField` and `MultipleChoiceField` classes
* [#12180](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12180) - All API endpoints for available objects (e.g. IP addresses) now inherit from a common parent view
* [#12237](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12237) - Upgrade Django to v4.2
* [#12794](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12794) - Avoid direct imports of Django's stock user model
* [#12320](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12320) - Remove obsolete fields `napalm_driver` and `napalm_args` from Platform
* [#12964](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/12964) - Drop support for PostgreSQL 11
* [#13309](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/13309) - User account-specific resources have been moved to a new `account` app for better organization

### REST API Changes

* Introduced the following endpoints:
    * `/api/extras/bookmarks/`
    * `/api/extras/custom-field-choice-sets/`
* Added the `/api/extras/custom-fields/{id}/choices/` endpoint for select and multi-select custom fields
* dcim.Device
    * Renamed `device_role` to `device`. Added a read-only `device_role` field for limited backward compatibility.
    * Added the `latitude` and `longitude` fields (for GPS coordinates)
    * Added the `oob_ip` field for out-of-band IP address assignment
* dcim.DeviceType
    * Added read-only counter fields for assigned component templates:
        * `console_port_template_count`
        * `console_server_port_template_count`
        * `power_port_template_count`
        * `power_outlet_template_count`
        * `interface_template_count`
        * `front_port_template_count`
        * `rear_port_template_count`
        * `device_bay_template_count`
        * `module_bay_template_count`
        * `inventory_item_template_count`
* dcim.InterfaceTemplate
    * Added the `rf_role` field
* dcim.Platform
    * Removed the `napalm_driver` and `napalm_args` fields
* dcim.PowerFeed
    * Added the `tenant` field
* dcim.Rack
    * Added the `starting_unit` field
* dcim.VirtualChassis
    * Added the read-only `member_count` field
* extras.CustomField
    * Removed the `choices` array field
    * Added the `choice_set` foreign key field (to ChoiceSet)
* extras.Tag
    * Added the `object_types` field for optional restriction to specific object types
* extras.Webhook
    * Added `custom_fields` and `tags` support
* tenancy.ContactAssignment
    * Added `tags` support
* virtualization.VirtualMachine
    * Added the `oob_ip` field for out-of-band IP address assignment