Atmos Agent

This article summarizes all the new features and enhancements, beginning with version 3.31 for Agent versions.

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v3.49

May 20, 2024

Atmos Agent Features

FeatureDescriptionPlatform
Machine Authentication for SWG and ZTNA policies(Optional) Machine level authentication.  Enforce ZTNA and SWG policies pre-login and post login when user is not signed into the agent.  Please contact your CSM or Axis Security Support: [email protected] to enable.Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Hide Internal Browser on Agent(Optional) Force user to external browser for authentication.  Please contact your CSM or Axis Security Support: [email protected] to enable.Windows
Linux
OSX
IPV6 DNS BlockingBy default, all new tenants block any non-Atmos agent interfaces from performing DNS requests.  For existing tenants, please contact your CSM or Axis Security. Support: [email protected] to enable.Windows
SOA SupportAtmos agent now supports Start of Authority (SOA) records for dynamic DNS updatesWindows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS

Atmos Agent Improvements

ImprovementDescriptionPlatform
Local EdgeVarious enhancement and improvements for Local Edge Connectivity.Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Multi Region AppsVarious enhancements and improvements for Multi-Region Applications.Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Agent Tunnel EnhancementsEnhancements and refinements have been made to address instances where the agent tunnel experienced delays in connecting to the Atmos Pop.Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Registry FloodingImprovement to reduce unnecessary load of the system registry to ensure smoother operations and stability.

Note:  This only applies to the The Microsoft Store version of the agent.
Windows
MMD - Detect Machine DNS ServersImprovement to detect and utilize the machines DNS servers.

Note:  This only applies to the The Microsoft Store version of the agent.
Windows
Windows Uninstall ServicesImprovement to remove all Atmos Agent services when uninstallation is performed.Windows
Captive PortalImprovement to ensure a smoother and reliable connection process in environments requiring captive portal authentication.Windows
Linux
OSX
Linux TunnelImprovement to resolve tunnel failures to ensure a more stable and reliable connection.Linux
Linux InstallationImprovement to support multiple Linux Distributions.  Support for Ubuntu 16 depreciated due to EOL.Linux
Android Web View CacheImprovement to clear cached credentials when web view is utilized for logging into the agent.Android
Fixed Missing logout buttonImprovement to resolve the logout button missing from debug screen.Windows
Linux
OSX

v3.31

December 3, 2023

Atmos Agent Features

FeatureDescriptionPlatform
Remove "Close" Button On Windows NotificationsImplemented a functionality to allow the disabling of the "Close" button on the login notification in Windows.Windows
Dig Trace Request SupportAtmos agents now supports dig trace requests.Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Show Agent Version SupportAtmos agents now support displaying the agent version in the UI.Windows
Linux
OSX
Smart Routing Feature CompatibilityAdded the ability for agents to select the best connector zone for a multi region application based on Round Trip Time (RTT). Beta Feature, please click here to learn more.Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
DNS Application Feature CompatibilityDNS application is used to handle and resolve DNS requests. Beta Feature, Please click here to learn more.Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Custom Debug Password Feature CompatibilityAtmos agents now supports the option to set a custom debug password. Beta Feature.Windows
Linux
OSX
iOS
Agent Tenant Name Config Feature CompatibilityAtmos agents now support changing the tenant display name in the UI.
Requires the agent to log out and log back in after the change.
Windows
Linux
OSX
Return Real IP Feature CompatibilityAtmos agents now supports returning the real ip of network range
application instead of the Axis Agent Interface IP Address. Beta Feature.
Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Local Edge events in ExplorationThe Atmos agent now supports sending logs for user activity and
Local Edge flows.
Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS

Atmos Agent Improvements

ImprovementDescriptionPlatform
Windows Tunnel Starting ImprovementsResolved issue with the tunnel starting in the Windows MMD version.Windows
Agent Double Prompt For Login FixFixed an edge case in the login flow that might cause the login window
reappear.
Windows
Linux
OSX
Support Showing Axis As Resolver NameThe displayed resolver name when using the Atmos agent has been
changed to "dns.axissecurity.com" instead of "Unknown"
Windows
Linux
OSX
Android
iOS
Agent Linux DNS ImprovementResolved a Linux agent issue with DNS cache not clearing on policy changes.Linux
MMD VPN Profile ImprovementResolved a bug in the MMD agent that caused the connection to fail until manually deleting the VPN profile.Windows
Windows Tunnel Name FallbackAdded a fallback mechanism to use incremental tunnel name in windows
when the current tunnel service is invalid.
Windows
Windows Agent Upgrade ImprovementsImproved the auto update process in the Windows agent.Windows
Debian 11 and Fedora 37 fail to start user service FixResolved an issue within the persistent mechanism of the Linux agent (applicable to Debian 11 and Fedora 37) where the agent failed to resume operation following a user process crash.Linux