Import .mpx extension management pack on SCOM

Question

Hello Guys,

I am working on 2019 version of SCOM. Can someone help me how to import an .mpx extension management pack on SCOM. It doesn't even recognize the MP if i am trying to import it from GUI. And powershell also throws the error , that it has to .xml,.mp, .mqb format only.

I am testing this powershell MP :

https://github.com/squaredup/Community.PowerShellMonitoring.MP/tree/master/ManagementPacks/Community.PowerShellMonitoring/Community.PowerShellMonitoring

Answer 1

Hi,

the mpx is not an management pack, like Xin Guo already suggested.

but...There is an easier way to get this MP (which I am a fan of).

This MP is actuallly developed by SquaredUp and is available for download for free from their spin-off Cookdown. You can request the MP here:

Bye-bye VBScript. Hello PowerShell
https://www.cookdown.com/scom-essentials/powershell-authoring

Just fill out the short form and you will get the download link immediately per mail. Don't forget to check your spam/junk folder if you don't get the link right away.

Hope I could help you out!

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Regards
Stoyan Chalakov

Answer 2

Hi,

.mpx is Management Pack Fragment file. We could insert it to MP through System Center Visual Studio Authoring Extensions tool.

Here is a step by setup guide for your reference:

Creating Visual Studio Management Pack Project