Monitoring SNMP v1 devices with Operations Manager 2007

Microsoft have released a hotfix for Ops Mgr 2007 to support SNMP v1.The QFE is KB939364. This can be very useful when monitoring different network equipment and also devices that monitors heath and humidity in the datacenter. Here is the link to submit an online request to obtain a Microsoft hotfix. No need to call PSS anymore. Use the link and use "KB939364" to get the hotfix. I had to wait only 5 minutes before I got the link by email to download the hotfix. https://support.microsoft.com/contactus2/emailcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1410&WS=hotfix

Operations Manager 2007 Operations Guide

Microsoft has released a Operations Manager 2007 Operations Guide.

This guide s a comprehensive resource that can be used to understand and use your Operations Manager 2007 implementation to your best advantage. It teaches the Operations Manager administrator what to do after successfully deployed a Management Group for the first time.

OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update

Microsoft has updated some MPs for Operations Manager 2007. Download link here.

Overview
Updated MOM 2005 Backwards Compatibility MP (6.0.5000.12), System Center Internal Library MP (6.0.5000.16), and System Center Core Monitoring MP (6.0.5000.16)
Update to address fixes and enhancements: - New Backward Compatibility Threshold monitoring type using in Converted MOM 2005 MPs which exposes Threshold values as overrides. - Fixes to the Backward Compatibility Cluster discovery to address problem with converted MPs that monitor clustered Applications - Fixes conversion issue with MOM 2005 Windows Service rules using wildcards to match on Service names
Installation: After unpacking of the MSI files import the following MP files: Folder (default): %ProgramFiles%\System Center Management Packs\ MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility - Microsoft.SystemCenter.Internal.mp - Microsoft.Systemcenter.2007.mp - System.Mom.BackwardCompatibility.Library.mp The MP will replace the existing version of the files

Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release 3/23/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Updated release 5/29/2007 Version 6.0.5000.1
Updated release 7/10/2007: - Microsoft.SystemCenter.Internal.mp 6.0.5000.16 - Microsoft.Systemcenter.2007.mp 6.0.5000.16 - System.Mom.BackwardCompatibility.Library.mp 6.0.5000.12

Remote Operations Manager 2007 Deployment Guide

The new Remote Operations Manager 2007 Deployment Guide is available at Microsoft Download.

Remote Operations Manager 2007 Deployment Guide
Best practices for deploying Remote Operations Manager 2007

Overview
This guide discusses best practices for deploying Remote Operations Manager 2007. The guide includes the following:
• Architecture
• Security
• Requirements • Service Provider Site Deployment
• Customer Site Deployment
• Post-Deployment Tasks

Operations Manager 2007 Security Guide Update

There is an update for the Operations Manager 2007 Security Guide.
The new relese is dated June 25, 2007 and the file is OpsMgr2007_Security.doc.

This guide provides you with security-related information as it pertains to Operations Manager 2007.

New topics in this release:
• Role-Based Security in Operations Manager 2007
• Using Certificates with ACS in Operations Manager 2007
• Security Considerations for Agentless Management in Operations Manager 2007
• Web Console Security
• Appendix A - List of Operations
Updated topics in this release:
• Account Information
• Authentication and Data Encryption

Exchange Server 2003 MP update for Ops Mgr 2007

Updated Exchange 2003 MP for Operations Manager 2007. Link for download.

Overview
The Exchange 2003 Management Pack monitors the performance and availability of Exchange 2003 Server systems. It can also issue alerts for possible configuration problems Availability and performance monitoring is done using synthetic transactions. In addition, the Management Pack collects Event Log alerts and provides associated knowledge articles with additional user details, possible causes, and suggested resolutions. The Management Pack discovers and monitors the individual server components and functional areas on an Exchange 2003 Server. Update version addressing problems with empty alert parameter data in self-tuning threshold monitors, and discovery issues on Exchange 2003 running in a clustered setup. The library MP is unchanged from the initial release. • Microsoft.Exchange.Server.Library.mp 6.0.5000.0 • Microsoft.Exchange.Server.2003.Discovery.mp 6.0.5000.11 • Microsoft.Exchange.Server.2003.Monitoring.mp 6.05000.11 Feature Bullet Summary: This management pack monitors Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and includes monitors and rules to track performance, availability, and reliability of Exchange core components and functionality. • MAPI, OWA, OMA, EAS synthetic logon transactions • Mail flow synthetic transaction • Mail Queue monitoring using Self-Tuning Thresholds • Comprehensive performance metric collection • 1000+ Event rules with associated knowledge • Database status • Database size • Mailbox statistics • Public folder statistics • Message tracking log statistics • Exchange and related OS Service monitoring • Configuration monitoring • Topology discovery of Exchange deployment • Integration in Exchange Best Practice Analyzer and ExDiag tools • Reports in the area of Configuration and Configuration changes, Availability, Performance
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release 3/23/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Updated Release 6/25/2007 Version 6.0.5000.11, version details • Microsoft.Exchange.Server.Library.mp 6.0.5000.0 • Microsoft.Exchange.Server.2003.Discovery.mp 6.0.5000.11 • Microsoft.Exchange.Server.2003.Monitoring.mp 6.05000.11

Operations Manager 2007 Backup and Recovery Guide

Microsoft has updated the documentation for Operations Manager 2007. Operations Manager 2007 Backup and Recovery Guide is available amongst all the other documents. The link to Operations Manager 2007 Documentation.

Operations Manager 2007 Backup and Recovery Guide:
This guide provides guidance in planning for backup and recovery of System Center Operations Manager 2007 server roles and components. The information in this guide will complement your existing recovery strategy to avoid service disruption.