Authoring with the UNIX/Linux Authoring Library for System Center 2012 - Operations Manager

Introduction

The UNIX/Linux Authoring Library MP for System Center 2012 - Operations Manager is an example library Management Pack that implements resources for common UNIX and Linux monitoring scenarios, such as Data Source, Probe Action, and Monitor Type composite modules. This guide provides examples of authoring for UNIX and Linux monitoring with System Center - Operations Manager through the use of this Authoring Library.

Contents

Getting Started

• Getting Started with the UNIX/Linux Authoring Library

Monitoring an Application/Server Role

• Discovering a Role
• Adding Console Views for the Role
• Monitoring Daemons/Processes

Additional Scenarios

• Monitoring a CIM Property (WS-Man Enumeration)
• Monitoring with Shell Commands
• Monitoring with Scripts
• Monitoring Log Files
• Collecting Performance Data 

MP Module Reference

• Probe Action Modules
• Write Action Modules
• Data Source Modules
• Unit Monitor Types

Appendices

• Commands and Scripts:  Quotes and Special Characters

Additional Resources

• System Center Authoring Hub
• Operations Manager Authoring Resources