2.6.0 Release Notes
Document Details | |
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Document Issue Level: | 1.0 |
Document Issue Date: | Aug 3, 2026 |
Product Details | |
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Product Description: | Symmetry IDM - CONNECT and GUEST |
Release Version: | 2.6.0 |
Introduction
This bulletin provides an overview of product improvements and an introduction to new features included in Symmetry CONNECT/GUEST/IDM for hosted and on-premise deployments.
Note
For Hosted customers, the planned deployment date will be communicated via the online status page. Please visit: https://symmetry-identity-management-saas.statuspage.io/
Private Cloud Customers, please access your dedicated status page.
Important Deployment Information
For general deployment guidance, please refer to the Connect and Guest Deployment Guide (Issue 1.75.0)
On-Premise Deployments:
This release requires additional (manual) deployment steps.
Create the following Indexes in PostgreSQL prior to upgrade.
CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY IF NOT EXISTS ix_identity_group_id_lower_primary_email ON connect_projection.identity (group_id, LOWER(primary_email));CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY IF NOT EXISTS ix_identity_group_id_lower_employee_number ON connect_projection.identity (group_id, LOWER(employee_number));
This release requires additional rollback steps.
Run against EventStore DatabaseRun against EventStore Database
DELETE FROM dbo."ConnectIdentityEvents" WHERE eventtype IN ( 'Amag.CAC.Contracts.Events.CardOptionsUpdatedEvent, Amag.CAC.Contracts', 'Amag.CAC.Contracts.Events.DeactivationLevelUpdatedEvent, Amag.CAC.Contracts', 'Amag.CAC.Contracts.Events.CardUsageUpdatedEvent, Amag.CAC.Contracts' ); DELETE FROM dbo."AccessControlIntegrationEvents" WHERE eventtype IN ( 'AMAG.Symmetry.Contracts.Events.IntegrationCardOptionsBackfillStartedEvent, AMAG.Symmetry.Contracts', 'AMAG.Symmetry.Contracts.Events.IntegrationCardOptionsBackfillCompletedEvent, AMAG.Symmetry.Contracts' ); DELETE FROM dbo."VmsEvents" WHERE eventtype LIKE 'G4S.VMS.Contracts.Events.RecurringVisitSeries%';Run against Logging Database
DELETE FROM dbo.amag_bash_scripts WHERE name = '01.002.SyncIdentityBuildingLongitudeFromCore.sh';
Run Against Application Database
/******************************************************************************************** 2.5.0 Rollback Script Feature: Remote Door / Remote Access Administrator (epic IDM-18249) Run ONLY if rolling back from 2.5.0 to the previous release (2.4.x). ********************************************************************************************/ -- ========================================================================================= -- NEW REPORT: Remove the Remote Access Administrator Activity Report (IDM-20383) -- The 2.4.x app does not know this report (no xlsx template / sproc). Remove the row so it -- does not surface as a broken report. Also delete the RoundhousE.ScriptsRun entry so that -- on roll-forward Grate re-runs 01.005 and re-inserts the report (migration is idempotent). -- ========================================================================================= -- Remove any saved instances first (defensive — none expected in a fresh release). DELETE FROM idm.report_saved_reports WHERE report_id = 'c0276c6b-91e0-4a55-afc7-2d80daf0f8d5'::uuid; -- Remove the report registration. DELETE FROM idm.report WHERE report_id = 'c0276c6b-91e0-4a55-afc7-2d80daf0f8d5'::uuid; -- Allow the report migration to re-run on roll-forward (re-inserts the report row). DELETE FROM "RoundhousE"."ScriptsRun" WHERE script_name = 'idmProjection/01.005_remote_access_admin_activity_report.sql';
Symmetry Integration Client:
The AMAG.Symmetry.Client has been updated to version 9.0.0.2054 Certain new features or corrections will not be fully functional until the new client has been installed; any such items will be highlighted in the proceeding notes.
The Checksum for this Symmetry client is:
ccbb928ee97c2ec14d1a8517f1547d8a4f9aac01e815bcc8633ef01b833e34b2.
Warning
Customers who utilize firewalls for their Amag.Symmetry.Client will be required to update rules to allow TCP port 5671, 5672 & 443.
New / Changed Functionality
Ability to Delete an IDS Code
Users can now remove a previously assigned PIN and IDS code from an identity.

Manage Credentials via the Public API
The Public API now supports adding, updating, and deleting a credential, enabling credential management through external integrations. Customers are advised refer to Swagger Documentation.
Additional Details Field for Requests
Requests now include an additional free-text details field, allowing requesters to capture supporting information.


Configurable Facility Code Whitelist
Administrators can now configure which facility codes are allowed, restricting credential assignment to approved codes.


Support for Recurring Visits
GUEST now supports scheduling recurring visits, removing the need to enter each visit individually.

Issues Addressed
ZD235501 - An issue has been addressed with updates to an identity's Manager not being saved on some records.
ZD236058 - An issue has been addressed with access continuing to work after the expiry date/time when an access group's time zone had been changed.
ZD236892 - An issue has been addressed with the Print Badge button being displayed to Identity Managers on the Process Credential Request screen.
ZD237024 - An issue has been addressed with the requestor not being copied on credential request approval or rejection notification emails.
ZD237034 - An issue has been addressed with a credential appearing on the main Identities screen while missing from the Credentials tab and reports.
An issue has been addressed with the GUEST self-registration kiosk being unable to save an unannounced visit.
ZD237303 - An issue has been addressed with updates to Employee Type not being sent to Symmetry until a full record sync was performed.
Note
Requires Symmetry Client Version 9.0.0.2054
ZD237413 - An issue has been addressed with credentials being able to be added to a terminated, suspended, or expired identity when edited concurrently by another user.
ZD237421 - An issue has been addressed with discrepancies between audit reports and notifications and the audit status shown in the UI.
ZD237478 - An issue has been addressed with the Department field on a printed badge not updating without a page refresh.
ZD237391 - An issue has been addressed with Auto Assign Credentials not working in the CONNECT 2.0 view.
ZD237683 - An issue has been addressed with ZD237683 - We have addressed an issue with an "Invalid Date Range" error being displayed when requesting an access group that is already assigned.
An issue has been addressed with the GUEST badge template not accepting fractional-inch height and width measurements.
An issue has been addressed with with the GUEST badge template not saving height and width measurements after the Apply button was clicked.