Boris Yanushpolsky has created some tools for Ops Mgr 2007. With the MPViewer (Download here.) you can open up MPs and look at the rules and monitors. If you sort on Disabled then you have the rules and monitors not enabled by Default. If you compare this information with the rules in your MOM 2005 Admin Console you can get help getting the same alerts in Ops Mgr 2007 as you are used to get with MOM 2005.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Some useful Notification properties
I found this information on Notification properties in Clive Eastwoods Blog.
http://blogs.technet.com/cliveeastwood/archive/2007/10/12/a.aspx.
Very useful information if you would like to customize your email/SMS alerting notifications.
Updated MP Guide for Windows Base OS Management Pack
Microsoft has updated the MP Guide for the Windows Base OS Management Pack.
Download the Windows Base OS Operations Manager 2007 MP with updated guide here.
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release 3/23/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
9/28/2007 - Updated release Version 6.0.5000.25
10/23/2007 - Updated MP Guide - Software Version still 6.0.5000.25
Updated MP Guide for the DNS Management Pack
Microsoft has updated the MP guide for Windows Domain Name System Management Pack.
Download the Windows Domain Name System Management Pack with updated guide here.
Management Pack Release History:
09-13-2007 - Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 - Version 6.0.5000.0
10-23-2007 - Updated MP Guide - Software version still 6.0.5000.0
Server Virtualization Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007
Overview
The Server Virtualization Management Pack provides enterprise-wide monitoring of Microsoft virtual environments. The Management Pack monitors the health and availability of virtual machines deployed on hosts running Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 and the health and availability of the hosts. The Management Pack also monitors the components of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 (VMM), including the VMM server, database server, hosts, library servers, and self-service portals, and provides reporting for VMM.
The Server Virtualization Management Pack provides the same comprehensive monitoring of hosts and virtual machines that is available through the Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005, and can be used by organizations that have not yet deployed Virtual Machine Manager.
Feature Summary:
The Server Virtualization Management Pack provides enterprise-wide monitoring of your Microsoft virtual environment, including:
• Health and availability of the Virtual Machine Manager service and database
• Health and availability of Virtual Machine Manager agents on hosts and library servers
• Health and availability of self-service Web servers that support virtual machine self-service in VMM
• Significant status changes for virtual machines in Virtual Machine Manager
• Comprehensive monitoring of virtual machine health and availability through warnings, errors, and critical errors raised by Virtual Server
• Reports: Virtualization Candidates, Virtual Machine Allocation, Virtual Machine Utilization, Host Utilization, and Host Utilization Growth
Management Pack Release History:
10/24/2007 - Initial Release - Version 1.0.2627.0000
Updated Windows DHCP 2000-2003 Ops Mgr 2007 MP (6.0.5000.41)
Download the updated Windows DHCP 2000-2003 Operations Manager 2007 MP here.
Overview
The Microsoft Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service Management Pack collects the events the Microsoft Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service (DHCP) places in the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 System event logs. This Management Pack highlights events that might indicate possible service outages or configuration problems, so that you can quickly take corrective or preventative actions.
Fixes:
1. Backward Compatibility Script Error in ‘DHCP Server 2000 – Scope Monitoring’ VBScript (fixed in version 6.0.5000.33)
2. Script Execution Error in ‘DHCP Server 2000 – Scope Monitoring’ VBScript (fixed in version 6.0.5000.41)
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update) 6.0.5000.1 (or higher)
Feature Bullet Summary:
For example, this Management Pack alerts you of the following critical conditions:
• Ability to monitor for DHCP service availability (stopped state)
• Ability to monitor for start-up failures that are due to issues found within service initialization data
• Ability to monitor for start-up failures that are due to network or communication issues
• Ability to monitor for unexpected service terminations
• Ability to monitor DHCP scope health
• Ability to detect when unauthorized DHCP servers are on the network
• Ability to detect when DHCP is unable to restore the DHCP database
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 6/1/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
9/28/2007 - Updated Release Version 6.0.5000.33
10/26/2007 - Updated Release Version 6.0.5000.41
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Some Service Monitoring is disabled by default in Ops Mgr 2007
In MOM 2005 by default Services where monitored by Windows Base Server operating System MP. In Ops Mgr 2007 these rules are disabled by default. The rules is "The service or driver failed to start." and "The service terminated unexpectedly.". These rules monitors the System Event log for alerts from "Service Control Manager" with some specific event numbers. So if a service stops and the "Service Control Manager" writes a event to the System event log then a alert is raised. In Ops Mgr 2007 these Rules are Disabled by default and you have to create a override to activate the service monitoring. If you have some service that you absolutely want to be sure of is running, you still need to create a MP for that service, but this way you get some help to detect some services that stops.
How to activate the rules:
1. Go to the Authoring Pane in the Ops Mgr 2007 Console.
2. Select Management Pack Objects
3. Select Rules
4. Scope the view to Windows Server 2003 Operating System(and Windows Server 2000 Operating System)
5. Type "A Service" in the "Look for:" Search box
6. "A Service or Driver Failed to Start" and "A Service Terminated Unexpectedly" rules will appear.
7. As you can see they are "grayed" and is disabled by default.
8. Right Click on the Rule and create an override for "All objects of type" if you want to enable for all Windows 2003 Servers or select a group if you want to pick some special Servers.
9. Check the box for Override for Parameter Name "Enabled" and change the Override setting to "True"
10. Save the setting in a custom Override MP.(Do NOT use the Default MP)
11. Follow this procedure for the rest of the rules you want to activate.
This way you have a "generic" service monitoring at hand.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007 Release Notes
Overview
This download contains a standalone version of the Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007 Release Notes. This release notes document includes information about how to install and configure this management pack. It also describes known issues about the product and suggested resolutions.
To correctly install and configure the Exchange 2007 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007, you must be familiar with the information specified in these release notes.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007
Download the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 here.
Overview
The Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 management pack is designed to be used for monitoring Exchange 2007 events, collecting Exchange component-specific performance counters in one central location, and for raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary. By detecting, sending alerts, and automatically responding to critical events, this management pack helps indicate, correct, and prevent possible service outages or configuration problems, allowing you to proactively manage Exchange servers and identify issues before they become critical. The management pack monitors and provides alerts for automatic notification of events indicating service outages, performance degradation, health monitoring, and centralized management.
This MP requires the Backward Compatibility Version 6.0.5000.16 (or above).
Management Pack Release History:
-Initial Release 10/9/2007: Version 6.0.5000.0
OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update
Download the OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update (6.0.5000.16) here.
Overview
Updated MOM 2005 Backwards Compatibility MP (6.0.5000.16) includes the following additional functionality:
-Update to allow script generated performance data from converted MPs to be written to the data warehouse
-Update to allow script generated events from converted MPs to be written to the data warehouse
-Update to allow service state events to be written to the data warehouse
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
Updated release 9/28/07:
- System.Mom.BackwardCompatibility.Library.mp 6.0.5000.16
- Microsoft.SystemCenter.Internal.mp removed to System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Update
- Microsoft.Systemcenter.2007.mp removed to System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Update
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Updated Windows Base OS System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack
Download the updated Windows Base OS System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack here.
Overview
The Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 Operating System Management Pack provides monitoring of the basic health indicators of a Windows Server system, such as processor, memory, disk health, availability, and key performance metrics. Optional rules and monitors can be enabled to provide in-depth discovery and monitoring of the Windows Operating System.
QFE Fixes:
1. Network Adapter Connection Health Monitor is now functional for long descriptions, multiple network adapters with the same description, and enhanced monitoring of network adapters
2. Localization Issues of script of executable failing to run on agent machines in Hungarian and French local versions are fixed
Feature Summary:
• Key Processor performance indicators
• Logical and Physical Disk performance and free space
• Memory utilization
• Network health
• Health monitoring of key Windows Operating System Services
• Comprehensive performance collections
• Availability, and Event reports
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release 3/23/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Updated Release 9/28/2007 Version 6.0.5000.25
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
SDK Service event ID 26330 is raised when database connectivity is lost
If you recive a SDK Service event ID "26330" when database connectivity has been lost, you get an unhealthy Management server in the Health Explorer. The problem is that the event that turns the monitor "green", the healthy SDK Service event ID "26331", does not show up when you get the database connection back. So the monitor is unhealthy even when your database connection is up again. This is a bug in Ops Mgr 2007 and it is to be fixed in the SP1. This is due to have a RC release in November, with the RTM release in February.
Solution:
In the mean time, the health service can be reset to work around the issue.
To reset the Health Status:
1. Launch Health Explorer for the RMS and document the monitor within the Root Management Server.
2. Disable Monitors which are Red using an Override which applies only to the RMS server.
3. Put the RMS server into Maintenance Mode.
4. Wait until the server is unmonitored.
5. Restart the Health Service.
6. Take the RMS server out of Maintenance Mode.
7. Re-enable the Monitors which were disabled.
8. Launch Health Explorer and refresh the state.
Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 DHCP Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007
Overview
The Microsoft Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service Management Pack collects the events the Microsoft Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service (DHCP) places in the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 System event logs. This Management Pack highlights events that might indicate possible service outages or configuration problems, so that you can quickly take corrective or preventative actions.
Fixes:
1. Backward Compatibility Script Error in ‘DHCP Server 2000 – Scope Monitoring’ VBScript
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update) 6.0.5000.1 (or higher)
Feature Bullet Summary:
For example, this Management Pack alerts you of the following critical conditions:
• Ability to monitor for DHCP service availability (stopped state)
• Ability to monitor for start-up failures that are due to issues found within service initialization data
• Ability to monitor for start-up failures that are due to network or communication issues
• Ability to monitor for unexpected service terminations
• Ability to monitor DHCP scope health
• Ability to detect when unauthorized DHCP servers are on the network
• Ability to detect when DHCP is unable to restore the DHCP database
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 6/1/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
9/28/2007 - Updated Release Version 6.0.5000.33
Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007
Download Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 here.
Overview
This MP is designed to be used for monitoring LCS 2005 events, collecting LCS component-specific performance counters in one central location, and for raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary. By detecting, sending alerts, and automatically responding to critical events, this Management Pack helps indicate, correct, and prevent possible service outages or configuration problems, allowing you to proactively manage DNS and identify issues before they become critical. The management pack monitors and provides alerts for automatic notification of events indicating service outages, performance degradation, health monitoring, and centralized management.
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 6.0.5000.12 (or higher)
Feature Bullet Summary:
LCS 2005 management pack enables you to:
1. Monitor the health and availability of the LCS components.
2. Collect key performance data for LCS.
3. Start common tasks in context of Operations Manager alerts.
4. Monitor overall health through state view for LCS computers.
Management Pack Release History:
9/26/2007 - Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services 2003 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007
Download Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services 2003 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 here.
Overview
The ADFS Management Pack monitors the health of ADFS components. It includes a set of views, and it provides monitoring for the following core components: Federation Service, Federation Service Proxy, Claims-aware Web Agent, and Windows NT token-based Web Agent. The ADFS Management Pack detects problems with health and availability, and it provides alerts for those problems.
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 6.0.5000.12 (or higher)
Feature Bullet Summary:
ADFS 2003 management pack enables you to:
1. Monitor the health and availability of the ADFS components.
2. Collect key performance data for ADFS.
3. Start common tasks in context of Operations Manager alerts.
4. Monitor overall health through state view for ADFS computers.
Management Pack Release History:
9/26/2007 - Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Microsoft Compute Cluster Server 2003 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007
Download Microsoft Compute Cluster Server 2003 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 here.
Overview
The Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 Management Pack monitors performance, health and availability of Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster 2003 (CCS). This management pack includes rules that monitor critical CCS services, capture operational errors, and collect important cluster performance counters. By alerting on critical operational issues, this Management Pack highlights problems with the Windows Compute Cluster early so administrators can take action quickly. And by collecting and providing views of important performance counters, this Management Pack increases the ability of cluster administrators to monitor cluster performance.
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 6.0.5000.12 (or higher)
Feature Bullet Summary:
Compute Cluster Server 2003 management pack enables you to:
1. Monitor the health and availability of the Compute Cluster Server components.
2. Collect key performance data for Compute Cluster Server.
3. Start common tasks in context of Operations Manager alerts.
4. Monitor overall health through state view for Compute Cluster server computers.
Management Pack Release History:
9/26/2007 - Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
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