OMS Log Analytics: Parsing Custom Fields On The Fly
Summary The new Log Analytics query language contains a host of new keywords, statements, functions, and operators, making it easier than ever to do more with your data. Today's focus [...]
OMS Log Analytics: The New Experience
There's never been a better time to implement Operations Management Suite Log Analytics than now. The platform has recently experienced its largest and most fundamental update since its inception, providing [...]
PowerShell Training: Switch Parameter Validation
Summary There are many ways to validate the presence of a parameter within a PowerShell script or function, but some are definitely better. This post provides a PowerShell function [...]
PowerShell Training: Sorting Version Numbers
Summary Sorting version numbers as strings can fail to order them correctly, but the type accelerator can be used to sort them correctly. Introduction Here at Model Technology Solutions, [...]
SCSM: Event 33610 and Extreme Slowness
Summary Extreme slowness in the SCSM console combined with a flood of 33610 events can sometimes be caused by communication issues between the SCSM management servers and the SQL servers; [...]
SCOM: Simplifying SharePoint Monitoring Configuration
Summary SharePoint monitoring in SCOM has a unique configuration that is often overlooked or implemented incorrectly. This post contains a pair of SCOM management packs intended to simplify the configuration [...]
SCSM: UR7 Bug & Fix: Activity Implementers Unable to Complete Manual Activities
Summary SCSM 2012 R2 Update Rollup 7 introduced a bug with the permissions of Activity Implementers. This post contains a script used to create a workaround until the bug is [...]
Exploring OMS: Log Analytics Solutions
Summary As part of a series exploring the features and usage of OMS, this post discusses the nature and usage of OMS Solutions. Introduction Welcome to the "Exploring [...]
Have SCOM? Test OMS with Ease!
Summary This post shows how to leverage your existing SCOM investment to rapidly onboard and test OMS, Microsoft's Operations Management Suite. Introduction If you work as a [...]
PowerShell Training: The “Do…Until” Loop
Summary This post describes how to use the "Do...Until" loop in PowerShell scripts. Introduction Happy Holidays, everyone. One truth I've encountered in the IT field is that [...]
