> [!CAUTION]
> **Caution:** This documentation covers Edge for Private Cloud 4.18.05, which is no longer supported. Google does not provide security patches, bug fixes, or technical support for this version. The current supported version is 4.54.00. See the [Edge for Private Cloud documentation](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/latest/overview) for the current version, or [All versions](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/versions) to compare releases.

*Edge for Private Cloud v4.18.05*

Apigee is proud to announce a major update to its API management user interface. This New Edge
experience builds on top of the existing features of the Apigee Edge platform, and adds some
enhancements.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:**
>
> - The New Edge experience is available only in Apigee Edge for Private Cloud versions 4.18.01 and later.
> - You must enable SAML in order to use the Beta release of the New Edge experience in the Private Cloud. For information, see [Supporting SAML on Edge
>   for Private Cloud](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/supporting-saml-edge-private-cloud).
> - If you are an existing Edge user, you'll find the New Edge experience to be very familiar to you. The New Edge experience brings new features and enhancements to the Edge API management platform to which you have grown accustomed. It supports full backwards compatibility. Your existing API proxies and applications will just work; no migration is required.
> - Not all features are supported in the Beta release of the New Edge experience for Private Cloud. For details, see [What features are supported?](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/beta-release-new-edge-experience-private-cloud#features)

## What features are supported?

The following table compares the features supported by the New Edge (Beta) and Classic Edge
experience in the Private Cloud to help you choose which interface to use at each phase of the
API proxy management lifecycle. See also [Understanding API
proxy management in New Edge](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/beta-release-new-edge-experience-private-cloud#understand-proxy-management).

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The Beta Release of the New Edge experience for Private Cloud offers a limited set of the features that are currently available in the Public Cloud. An additional set of features may be supported in a future release of the Private Cloud, including:
>
> - [OpenAPI
>   Specification management](https://docs-new.apigee.com/manage-share-specs)
> - [Integrated spec
>   editor](https://docs-new.apigee.com/spec-editor)
> - [Simplified portal content
>   development using Markdown](https://docs-new.apigee.com/portal)

| Feature | New Edge Experience (Private Cloud Beta) | Classic Edge Experience |
|---|---|---|
| API proxy development | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) |
| Analytics dashboards | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) |
| Organization administration | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) |
| Environment configuration | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) |
| Portal content development using Drupal | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) |
| Monetization |   | ![checkmark](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/checkmark_2.png) |

## Understanding API proxy management in New Edge

Easily navigate through the phases of API proxy management using the new side navigation bar
in the New Edge interface. Apigee Edge supports the following phases for managing API
proxies: [Develop](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/beta-release-new-edge-experience-private-cloud#develop), [Publish](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/beta-release-new-edge-experience-private-cloud#publish),
[Analyze](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/beta-release-new-edge-experience-private-cloud#analyze), and [Admin](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/beta-release-new-edge-experience-private-cloud#admin). Each is described in more detail
in the following sections.

![navbar](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/new-navbar.png)

### Develop

In the Develop phase, you design, build, and secure your APIs.

| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Specs | > [!NOTE] > **Note**: This feature is not available in Private Cloud Beta. - Model, validate, test, and document REST APIs without writing any code. - Manage your OpenAPI Specifications and store them in a secure repository. |
| [API Proxies](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/fundamentals/build-simple-api-proxy) | - Use an OpenAPI Specification to create your API proxy. - Build flows and attach policies to manage access to and secure your API. - Leverage the declarations and scopes in your OpenAPI Specification to secure your API using OAuth. |
| [Shared Flows](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/fundamentals/shared-flows) | Combine policies and resources into a shared flow that you can consume from multiple API proxies, or from other shared flows. |
| [Offline Trace](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/debug/using-offline-trace-tool) | View and analyze trace sessions that were previously saved. |

### Publish

In the Publish phase, you register the consumers of your APIs and their apps, and build a
portal to showcase your APIs.

| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| [Developers](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/publish/adding-developers-your-api-product) | Register the consumers of your API. |
| [Apps](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/publish/creating-apps-surface-your-api) | Register and manage the developer apps that access your API. |
| [API products](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/publish/create-api-products) | Bundle the APIs that you want to publish into API products. |
| Portals | > [!NOTE] > **Note**: This feature is not available in Private Cloud Beta. Build your developer portal to showcase and manage access to your APIs. |

### Analyze

In the Analyze phase, you analyze your APIs and make adjustments based on performance.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The Analyze interface in the New Edge experience is functionally identical to Classic Edge experience.

| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| [API Proxy Performance](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/api-proxy-performance-dashboard) | Observe API proxy traffic patterns and processing times. |
| [Business Transactions](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/business-transaction-dashboard) | Monitor and visually compare traffic for specific API patterns across multiple API proxies.) |
| [Cache Performance](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/cache-performance-dashboard) | Evaluate the value of your Apigee Edge cache. |
| [Developer Engagement](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/partner-engagement-dashboard) | Identify which of your registered app developers are generating the most API traffic. |
| [Devices](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/devices-dashboard) | Review devices and servers that are being used to access your APIs. |
| [Error Analysis](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/error-analysis-dashboard) | Observe error rates for API proxies and targets. |
| [GeoMap](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/geomap-dashboard) | Review traffic patterns, error patterns, and quality of service across geographical locations. |
| [Latency Analysis](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/latency-analysis-dashboard) | Review latency issues that your API proxies may be experiencing. |
| [Reports](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/custom-report-dashboard) | Specify precisely what you want to measure across your API program. |
| [Target Performance](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/endpoint-performance-dashboard) | Visualize traffic patterns and performance metrics for API proxy backend targets. |
| [Traffic Composition](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/analytics/traffic-composition-dashboard) | Evaluate the relative contribution of your top APIs, apps, developers, and products to your overall API program. |

### Admin

In the Admin phase, you administer the users, roles, and certificates for your organization,
and monitor user, role, and organization-related activities.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The Admin interface in the New Edge experience is functionally identical to the Classic Edge experience.

| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| [Users](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/system-administration/managing-organization-users) | Manage users in your organization. |
| [Roles](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/system-administration/understanding-roles) | Control access to your organization through role-based access controls. |
| Environment | Manage your runtime environment, including [caches](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/cache/manage-caches-environment), [key value maps](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/cache/creating-and-editing-environment-keyvalue-maps), [target servers](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/deploy/load-balancing-across-backend-servers), [virtual hosts](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/fundamentals/virtual-hosts), and [TLS/SSL](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/system-administration/configuring-ssl). |
| [Audit logs](https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/debug/view-api-history) | View logs for users, roles, and organization-related activities. |

## Installing the New Edge experience

For information about installing the New Edge experience, see
[Installing the Beta Release of the New
Edge Experience](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/installing-beta-release-edge-new-unified-experience).

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** You must enable SAML in order to use the Beta release of the New Edge experience in the Private Cloud. For information, see [Supporting SAML on Edge for Private Cloud](https://docs.apigee.com/private-cloud/v4.18.05/supporting-saml-edge-private-cloud).

## Switching to Classic Edge UI

Switch to Classic Edge experience at anytime during your API proxy management lifecycle. To
switch to the Classic Edge UI from New Edge, click **Switch to Classic** in the side
navigation bar.

![navbar](https://docs.apigee.com/static/private-cloud/images/switch-classic.png)