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Jin Mu
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1355
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Summary

The release of Kibana 7.2.0 introduced a range of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. Key updates include the introduction of feature controls, allowing administrators to customize user access to various applications and tools within Kibana based on roles and privileges. The Saved Object Import and Export API now facilitates the seamless transfer of dashboards and their dependencies, while the Time Series Visual Builder supports rolled-up data visualization. Canvas enhancements include the ability to save custom elements and apply filters selectively, alongside a new autoplay feature. The release also marks the introduction of the Snapshot UI for managing Elasticsearch backups, and the integration of maps into dashboards, complete with dark mode and collapsible legends. Kibana's interface now supports Japanese, and the Machine Learning feature has expanded to include data frames and anomaly detection for sample datasets. Additional observability improvements include the Metrics Explorer and enhanced APM agent data collection. Users are encouraged to explore these new capabilities and provide feedback through the Kibana community forums.