Management Packs

Windows Server Internet Information Services 7 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007

rodtrent — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:38:35 GMT

This management pack provides an early warning to administrators on issues that could affect services so that administrators can investigate and take corrective action, if necessary. The management pack helps to simplify the administrative environment by providing a single console for the administrator to perform a number of useful management tasks. To help troubleshoot common issues, the management pack contains helpful product knowledge and a way to extend this knowledge through adding your own company or organization knowledge related to an issue.

Note: For System Center Operations Manager 2007 SP1 environment, hotfix K971541 or later is required in order to manage IIS 7 by using this management pack.

Feature Summary:
The IIS MP provides monitoring of the following objects:

Web Sites
Application Pools
FTP Servers
NNTP Servers
SMTP Servers

Management Pack Release History:

3/23/2007 - Initial release, version 6.0.5000.0
1/15/2008 - Updated Guide, same version
2/22/2008 - Updated release, version 6.0.6278.0, released on SP1 media
5/27/2008 - Same version release, version 6.0.6278.0, released on Microsoft Download Center
2/23/2009 - Updated the IIS management pack to support monitoring Windows Server 2008, version 6.0.6539.0
2/8/2010 - Updated IIS managment pack to support monitoring Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2, version 6.0.7600.0

Microsoft BizTalk Server Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007

rodtrent — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:50:02 GMT

The BizTalk Server Management Pack for Operations Manager provides comprehensive discovery and monitoring of BizTalk Server components and applications.

Feature Bullet Summary:
This management pack focuses on the following key scenarios which are discussed further in the management pack guide provided within the download:

Suspended Message Alerts
Alert Suppression Policy
BAM Technical Assistance Alerts
BizTalk Message Boxes and Hosts
Orchestration Failures
Service Monitoring
Application Monitoring
Monitoring of various aspects of RFID

Management Pack Release History:

7/30/2007 - Version 6.0.5000.0 - Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007
4/14/2008 - Version 6.0.6278.16 - Release native MP
9/23/2008 - Version 6.0.6411.0 – Updated Release of MP. Delete any previous versions of BizTalk Server Management Packs before importing this BizTalk Server Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007. Refer to the MP guide for details on the changes in this release.
8/31/2009 - Version 6.0.6679.0 - Updated release of MP, for supporting BizTalk Server 2009 and addressing high CPU utilization issue.
12/15/2009 - Version 6.0.6702.0, with bug fixes.
2/2/2010 – Version 6.0.6703.0 – Updated Release of MP

DFS Namespaces Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007

rodtrent — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:48:27 GMT

The DFS Namespaces Management Pack monitors servers running Windows Server® 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, and Windows Server 2003. It can also be configured to monitor the health of DFS Namespaces from client computers running Windows Vista® or Windows® XP. This management pack monitors events that are recorded in the System event log by DFS Namespaces. It also monitors the overall health of DFS Namespaces and alerts you to critical issues.

Feature Summary
The DFS Namespaces Management Pack is designed to provide valuable monitoring information about the health of DFS Namespaces by monitoring the following:

Namespace health
DFS service health
Namespace server health
DFS folder health
Folder target health
Namespace server Active Directory communication
Namespace root directory health
DFS client-based monitoring

Release History

2/2/2010 - Original release of the English version, version 6.0.6321.0

Windows 2008 R2 Direct Access Server Management Pack for SC Operations Manager 2007 SP1

rodtrent — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:14:05 GMT

The DirectAccess Server Management Pack supports a rich set of Alarms, Monitors and Agent Tasks that can be used to successfully and efficiently manage a DirectAccess server.

The DirectAccess Server Management Pack supports the following features

Automatic discovery of the DirectAccess Server and its components, including:
- IP-HTTPS Gateway
- ISATAP Router
- Network Security Component
- 6to4 Router
- Teredo Relay
- Teredo Server
Monitors that identify:
- Status of Direct Access Server and its components
- Denial of service (DoS), spoofing, and replay attacks
- ICMP and data traffic queue overflows
- Utilization of available IPsec states on the Direct Server

Release History

1/28/2010 - Original release of the English version, version 1.0

Microsoft DPM 2006 Management Pack

rodtrent — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:40:52 GMT

This management pack is designed for monitoring DPM events, collecting component-specific performance counters in one central location, and raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary. By detecting, sending alerts, and automatically responding to critical events, this DPM MP helps indicate, correct, and prevent possible service outages or configuration problems, allowing you to proactively manage your Data Protection Manager environment and identify issues before they become critical.

Microsoft Windows Server Automated Deployment Services 2003 Management Pack

rodtrent — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:08:44 GMT

The Windows Server Automated Deployment Services 2003 Management Pack collects performance data and generates comprehensive diagnostic reports that give you the information you need to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.

Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 6.0.5000.16

Microsoft Host Integration Server 2006 Management Pack for Microsoft System Center OpsMgr 2007

rodtrent — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:24:58 GMT

The Microsoft Host Integration Server 2006 Management Pack provides monitoring functionality for Host Integration Server 2006 computers running on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and is supported for use with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007. This management pack provides monitoring of key Host Integration Server components, including SNA Connections and TN3270, TN5250, Print, Session Integrator, and host transaction resynchronization services. This MP requires the Backward Compatibility MP version 6.0.5000.12 (or higher).

The Management Pack consist of following features:
• Host Integration Server 2006 Alert Monitoring
• Host Integration Server 2006 Health Indication and Monitoring
• Host Integration Server 2006 Performance Monitoring
• Automated configuration discovery and role-based assignment of monitoring rules
• An easy-to-understand and navigable processing rule group hierarchy
• Public views of Host Integration Server 2006 servers, alerts, and groups
• Operator tasks for use in response to common situations

Microsoft Forefront Server Security for SharePoint 10.x Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

rodtrent — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:23:26 GMT

The Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 supports the 10.x version of Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint Server. The MP supplies critical events and alerts on virus and worm activity to Operations Manager 2007, and also monitors the health and availability of these products.
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 6.0.5000.12 (or higher)

Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 Management Pack

rodtrent — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:05:40 GMT

The Commerce Server 2007 Management Pack collects performance data and generates comprehensive diagnostic reports that give you the information you need to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.

Microsoft Compute Cluster Server 2003 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

rodtrent — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:04:02 GMT

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.

Microsoft Windows File Replication Service 2000/2003 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

rodtrent — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:13:13 GMT

The Microsoft® Windows File Replication Service Management Pack monitors the performance and availability of Windows File Replication Service, Ultrasound, and Replica Sets. By detecting and providing alerts for critical events and performance indicators, this Management Pack helps you correct and prevent possible service outages. This Management Pack plays an important role in ensuring that Windows File Replication Service, and Replica Sets are available and working correctly.

By using embedded expertise, this Management Pack provides alerts for performance, health, and availability conditions that indicate problems. It helps you identify issues before they become critical, allowing you to maintain a high level of availability and performance for Windows File Replication Service and Replica Sets. As a result, this Management Pack can reduce the cost of ownership by enabling proactive management and reducing resolution times for identified issues.

Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update) 6.0.5000.1 (or higher)

Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) 2010 Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007

rodtrent — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:05:24 GMT

This MP monitors Forefront TMG and includes monitors and rules to track the deployed topology & features, performance, availability, and reliability of Forefront TMG components. With detailed alert information, you can quickly identify and troubleshoot Forefront TMG issues, minimizing time-to-resolution when problems occur. You can collect and analyze performance trends and metrics, and obtain performance information that allows you to manage bottlenecks, identify capacity requirements, and proactively manage your Forefront TMG deployment to resolve issues before problems occur.

Note: Use this management pack to monitor Forefront TMG only. To monitor older versions use:

Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006 Management Pack for OpsMgr 2007 at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C576FCDF-42F0-4EB5-990D-E8E7C7E9C07E&displaylang=en&displaylang=en
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 and 2006 Management Pack at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=6BF3B468-0473-41A1-9EA1-F3BCEC7AA562&displaylang=en&displaylang=en

Feature Summary
The Management Pack for Forefront TMG provides monitoring for network protection, caching and access scenarios for Forefront TMG. Features included:

Topology and feature deployment
Events indicating service outages
Alerts indicating configuration issues and connected data source changes
Verification that all dependant services are running
Configuration storage synchronization

Release History

1/11/2010 - Original release, version 7.0.7695.1

Microsoft Antigen 9.0 Management Pack

rodtrent — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:43:08 GMT

This Antigen 9.0 management pack for Operations Manager 2007 supports the 9.0 versions of Microsoft Antigen for Exchange or Microsoft Antigen for SMTP Gateways. Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 6.0.5000.16

This management pack is designed to monitor Antigen for Exchange and Antigen for SMTP Gateways events, collecting component-specific performance counters in one central location, and raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary. By detecting, sending alerts, and automatically responding to critical events, this MP helps indicate, correct, and prevent possible service outages or configuration problems, allowing you to proactively manage Antigen and identify issues before they become critical.

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Cross Platform Updated Management Packs

rodtrent — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:44:44 GMT

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Cross Platform Updated Management Packs enables the installation of the Cross Platform Audit Collection Management Packs which allows for the collection and audit of events from UNIX and Linux Servers. These Management Packs also introduces Language Packs allowing better upgrade support in the future.

Feature Summary

New TimeZone properties used by the Cross Platform Audit Collection Services features
New Discoveries for the TimeZone property from the UNIX/Linux Servers
Localized Management Packs for the Cross Platform Management Packs

Release History

5/28/2009 - Original release of the English version, version 6.1.7000.256, with System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
10/15/2009 - Updated release, version 6.1.7000.262, to support SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
12/17/2009 - Updated release, version 6.1.7000.269

Cross Platform Audit Collection Services Management Packs for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2

rodtrent — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:42:38 GMT

Cross Platform Audit Collection Services Management Packs for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 enables the collection and audit of events from UNIX and Linux Servers. Using Cross Platform ACS, events are collected from the desired Unix/Linux servers and stored in the Audit Collections Services Database. Audit reports for UNIX/Linux Server collected events are included.

Feature Summary

Collection of Audit events from UNIX/Linux server, including:
- AIX 5.3/6.1
- HP-UX 11iv2/11iv3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4/5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9/10/11
- Solaris 8/9/10
Built in Audit Repots including:
- Access violations – unsuccessful logon attempts
- Account creation/deletion/password change
- Administrator activity – su, sudo
- Forensic – all events for a computer/event ID
- User logons

Release History

12/17/2009 - Original release of the English version, 6.1.7000.269