Using Orchestrator Variables

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the great many features of System Center Orchestrator 2012 R2 is the ability to create reusable “Variables”. Now I use the term Variable loosely given what I am about to talk about is really static values that you as...

SCOM: SQL Browser Service Monitoring MPs

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesI’m currently working with a client on an Operations Manager engagement. A few days ago, we were discussing their monitoring requirements for SQL Server, which included monitoring the status of the SQL Browser service. I...

Installing Updates with Orchestrator

Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteI have recently been working on a few projects where I have been working on patching solutions with either Orchestrator or SMA. It is almost impossible to discuss patching in Orchestrator without referencing Neal’s cluster...