July 2010 - Technical Rollup Mail - Manageability
News
Opalis Integration Server 6.2.2 SP1 Now Available
Following a successful MMS event a few weeks ago, where we demonstrated the process automation and integration capabilities of Opalis, we are pleased to announce the availability of Opalis Integration server 6.2.2 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This latest service pack demonstrates our commitment to maintaining and delivering cross platform and cross vendor tool integration and includes an enhanced Integration Pack for Unix, improvements to ease of use with out of the box best practices, and a comprehensive library of pre-built workflows that plug into Opalis Integration Server 6.2.2 SP1.
Citrix Connector for System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Release
Citrix XenApp 6 introduces integration with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 giving organizations a single, integrated view and management of all applications across the enterprise including on-demand apps by XenApp. The Citrix XenApp Connector leverages the Configuration Manager console to deploy and publish applications and updates to XenApp servers with zero disruption to users and extends the reach of Configuration Manager applications to a broader set of users, devices and access scenarios.
More information, including links to a demo, whitepaper and other marketing materials can be found at the Citrix XenApp Website.
Service Manager 2010 Dashboard – Now Available
The Service Manager Dashboard gives IT Managers a consolidated, near-real-time view of key IT Service Management processes—like incident and problem resolution, change control, and configuration management. Using the Dashboard’s built-in charts, gauges, and tables, customers can track any Service Manager dataset, even without access to the Service Manager console application. The Dashboard can be installed in minutes, and it’s easy to customize to meet the unique needs of each organization.
The Dashboard is now available! Click here to learn more.
Configuration Manager & SMS
Steve Rachui’s Manageability blog – ConfigMgr/OpsMgr
https://blogs.msdn.com/steverac/
System Center WebLog by Russ Slaten
https://blogs.msdn.com/rslaten/
The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog
https://blogs.technet.com/configurationmgr/
The Deployment Guys
https://blogs.technet.com/deploymentguys
System Center Configuration Manager Solutions
https://blogs.technet.com/mwiles/
Carlos Santiago's Manageability Blog - Configuration Manager
https://blogs.technet.com/carlossantiago/
Michael Niehaus' Windows and Office deployment ramblings
https://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus/
Paul Thomsen at myITforum.com
https://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/pthomsen/default.aspx
Jeff Gilbert's Web blog at myITforum.com
https://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/jgilbert/default.aspx
Operations Manager & MOM
The Operations Manager Support Team Blog
https://blogs.technet.com/b/operationsmgr/
Other
System Center Virtual Machine Manager
https://blogs.technet.com/b/scvmm/
The App-V Blog
https://blogs.technet.com/b/appv/
The Out of Band Management Support Team Blog
https://blogs.technet.com/oob/
Downloads
OpsMgr Management Packs
Windows Server AppFabric Management Pack
The Windows Server AppFabric Management Pack discovers and comprehensively monitors the system components of the AppFabric. Primarily using the event log, the MP will monitor the health of the Event Collection Service, the Workflow Management Service, the Caching Service, and the system databases. The MP will also provide basic monitoring of the WCF and WF services that the AppFabric manages.
Other
Microsoft Operations Framework
MOF 4.0 is practical guidance for IT organizations. With the release of version 4.0, MOF now reflects a single, comprehensive IT service lifecycle—it helps IT professionals connect service management principles to everyday IT tasks and activities and ensures alignment between IT and the business.
BizTalk Server 2010 Beta
BizTalk Server 2010 Beta is an integration server that provides connectivity, Business Process Management (BPM), and SOA/ESB capabilities. It also includes Business to Business (B2B) integration capabilities, Adapters, Accelerators, and an RFID platform.
Events/Webcasts
System Center – General
TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Management Technologies (Level 300)
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
In this webcast, we drill down into the architecture of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and determine what key questions need to be asked and answered around required components, networking, capacity, and end-user experience. We also discuss how this can also fit within a Remote Desktop Services deployment
Presenter: Michael Kleef, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032447901
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts
https://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42364#42364
Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) On-Demand Webcasts
https://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42363
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts
https://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42365
Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 On-Demand Webcasts
https://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42555
Microsoft System Center Overview On-Demand Webcasts
https://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42366