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    SQL Server MP – No More SQL2005

    Microsoft just released a new CTP version of the SQL Server Management Pack 6.7.3, that includes new bug fixes and some new features specific to SQL Server 2016. Let’s download updated MP package and review what’s new together!

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    The MS SQL Server Monitoring MP CTP2 – what’s new?

    Less than two months ago Microsoft released SQL Management Pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Community Preview. Today, a new CTP version of that MP is available for download. Even though the interval between the releases was relatively short, that new CTP contains a number of valuable improvements.

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  • New Community Technology Preview Management Packs for Microsoft SQL Server released!

    This week Microsoft released a Community Technology Preview 1 of SQL Server Management Packs (MPs) for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

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  • New Management Pack 6.6.7.6 for Microsoft SQL Server BI released!

    This week Microsoft released an update to SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Management Packs (MPs) for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

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  • New Management Pack for Microsoft SQL Server. Update 6.6.3.0 and Instance View overview.

    This week Microsoft released a new 6.6.3.0 version of SQL Server Management Pack (MP) for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

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  • New Management Pack for Microsoft SQL Server. Datacenter View.

    In the previous two blog posts we have discussed the installation procedures (link) and performance improvements (LINK) in the new version of MS SQL Management Pack (MP). The Datacenter View, the Dashboards home page, provides information about the datacenter health state in an aggregated way.

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  • New Management Pack for Microsoft SQL Server : Performance Improvements

    This is a continuation of my previous blog post from earlier this week, where I provided a high-level overview of the new Microsoft SQL Server Management Pack and installation procedures and issues. Now I will share performance details about this MP update.

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  • New Management Pack for Microsoft SQL Server released!

    This week Microsoft released a new 6.6.2.0 version of SQL Server Management Pack (MP) for System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

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  • VIAcode and NiCE – Oracle Database monitoring on the cutting edge

    VIAcode partner, NiCE IT Management Solutions, a recognized industry leader in developing management packs for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), released their new Oracle Management Pack.

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  • The Secrets to Navigating Your Path to the Cloud

    Cloud computing services continue to evolve rapidly – becoming both more powerful and more complex. Based on what you read in the trade press and from analysts, your company is probably either working in or thinking of migrating key computing and application functions to the Cloud. If you are still on sidelines and thinking of making a much bigger investment, the question you should ask yourself is a simple one that probably has a complex answer: Is your Company ready for the Cloud?

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