In this article I will explain a challenge I experienced while installing the OpsMgr web-console on a management server. After installation of the OpsMgr webconsole I got the following error: "Server error in '/' Application". And as it turned out finding the problem wasn't that easy.
I had a strange problem while installing the OpsMgr web-console at a customer. Within their test environment I decided to install the OpsMgr web-console on the management server which runs on Windows Server 2008. So I started with installing the AJAX component, and adding the webserver role with the needed role features.(see: reference1 at the end of this article)
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The System Center Operations Manager team released an update for the OpsMgr R2 Management Pack on the 19th of Februari. The version is 6.1.7599.0. and can only be installed if you have System Center Operations Manager R2 installed.
The Operations Manager management pack helps you to monitor the health of your Operations Manager environment, now that's a nice "Chicken-Egg" scenario.
Before you install this management pack, read the Management Pack Guide, which can be downloaded from the link below. The Management Pack guide contains important information about what to do before and after the installation of the Management Pack.
Download the OpsMgr R2 Management Pack and the Management Pack guide
After upgrading to SCCM 2007 SP2, AD discovery methods will fail to bind across external trusts.
The failure occurs because of a change made in Service Pack 2 which makes the product more secure by requiring authentication for AD binds. As discovery is performed by the site server System account, authentication on the network requires Kerberos which is not supported across external trusts.(
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The System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Cross Platform Cumulative Update 2 includes System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Cross Platform Agent Update (
KB973583) and additional bug fixes.
Note: Keep in mind that the Management Packs associated with this release have
not yet been published, so you'll have to wait to use the full functionality of this update.
Note 2: The Updated Management Packs have been posted, you can find them
here
Download:
System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Cross Platform Cumulative Update 2
As you know the most recent SCOM documentation can be found on Technet, see:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/opsmgr/bb498235.aspx.
Sometimes though it's handy to have the documentation available offline. Microsoft provides a download where you can download the documentation for reference.
Download:
System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Documentation
The Release Candidate for DPM 2010 is now available for public download.
Download:
System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 Release Candidate
A Superflow is an interactive content model which provides a structured and interactive interface for viewing documentation. Each SuperFlow includes comprehensive information about a specific dataflow, workflow, or process.
The following superflows have been (re)released:
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SuperFlow for Configuring Software Updates
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Software Update Deployment SuperFlow
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SuperFlow for Creating SRS Report Models in Configuration Manager 2007
When designing an System Center Operations Manager infrastructure, depending on the situation you should make a decision on how you are going to deploy the agents to the servers (and perhaps even workstations) you are going to monitor.
In this article I will give an overview of the different installation options, and try to summarize the advantages and advantages of using them. This is important because the method used to deploy your agents will what you can do with the agent once deployed.
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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.
Download:
DFS Namespaces Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007
The Application Compatibility Toolkit Connector (ACT Connector) assists administrators with collecting the necessary computer and application compatibility information to help plan for a Windows deployment.act and vista
With this connector update, Administrators will be able to utilize valuable Application Compatibility information right from within the Configuration Manager console.
Download:
Application Compatibility Toolkit Connector Update
The annual Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) is the premier event of the year for deep technical information and training on the latest IT Management solutions from Microsoft, Partners, and Industry Experts. In a year packed with new management product releases, MMS 2010 will provide the latest technical updates on Desktop, Datacenter, Device and Cloud management features and solutions from Microsoft. The event will share more expert knowledge and information than ever, covering current System Center products as well as Windows platform management solutions for Virtualization of servers and desktops and applications.
From executive keynotes providing product overviews and detailed roadmaps for 2010 and beyond to deep technical sessions packed with new solutions and best practices, there's something for everyone at MMS 2010, no matter what your IT Management specialty. MMS 2010 will again feature more than 8,000 Hands-on Lab places during the week, with most being led by experts providing a guided tour of the latest management releases and technologies.
Meet the Experts. MMS 2010 will offer face-to-face access to Microsoft and industry IT management experts through a variety of networking opportunities. With Birds-of-a-feather, Speaker Q&A, and the Microsoft Experts pavilion there are many opportunities to speak 1:1 with experts from Microsoft and the industry at large. In addition, the MMS 2010 Expo will host over 60 sponsors and exhibitors showcasing their latest management products, services, and solutions.
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