For OpsMgr 2007 and 2012, this script identifies top memory consuming processes (Process\Working Set perf counter with 100MB minimum) and logs the list in an Event 5000 in the Operations Manager Event Log. Designed to be used as a Diagnostic Task so you can pick up the event and generate an informational alert with list of top memory consuming processes PARAMETERS: NETWORKNAME - Should always be the local machine (localhost) SLEEPTIME - milliseconds between samples (I tested with 2000) NumberOfSamples - How many sample (I tested with 5)

from cabai.com.ar, these Visio icons taken from the Microsoft standard sources, with a few custom icons thrown in. With this package of Stencils, you can generate any kind of graphics about WSUS or any other platform about patching or security. Click the download button at right to download the Visio icon set.

This sample PowerShell script checks a remote FTP site avaiailability by connecting to the actual site, downloading a text file and verifying the status code. The zip file download contains a script named with a _test suffix, designed for command line testing. The _prod version is designed for use in a two-state monitor using the OpsMgr 2007 R2 PowerShell modules. This sample assumes your FTP site requires authentication. For anonymous access, simply change the user name to "anonymous" and provide an e-mail address in place of the password. Link to the tutorial on the MS site is included in the script header.

This is an unpdated version of the folder size monitoring script similar to the file size monitoring script offered in Part 2 of the 'System Center Central Scripting Series. This file monitors for folder existence and folder size and logs folder Intended for use in a 2-state monitor, as explained in How to create a Script-based 2-State Monitor For more scripts and scripting how-to's for OpsMgr, see http://www.systemcentercentral.com/BlogDetails/tabid/143/IndexID/19269/Default.aspx

This is a sample of the XML parameter block to create a linked performance report using the OpsMgr 2007 R2 Authoring Console. It has been commented to describe the elements within the smart parameter header and their function. It will be referenced in an report authoring tutorial on System Center Central. Rename the file with an .xml extension before you open.

Script finds top processes and logs the list in an Event 5000 in the Operations Manager Event Log. Designed to be used as a Diagnostic Task so you can pick up the event and generate an informational alert with list of top CPU processes. Written by user request. see original discussion at http://www.systemcentercentral.com/tabid/60/indexId/61076/tag/Forums+Operations_Manager/Default.aspx#vindex61853

Checks to verify the text string specified is present in a text file. Script requires string match on full line in the file. Was originally wittento read an .ini file, but works with any plain text file. Designed to be used in OpsMgr 2007 or Essentials 2007/2010 in a two-state monitor.

Checks to see if a Windows service is configured to 'automatically restart' in case of service failure (service properties, Recovery tab). Use in a two-state monitor targeting a Windows operating system class. Script accepts one parameter - the name (not display name) of the Windows service. Works with OpsMgr 2007 or Essentials 2007 / 2010

by Olof Helge, this script can monitor files in a target directory and raise an alert if any file in the directory is older than a user-defined threshold. Designed to be used in OpsMgr or Essentials in a two-state monitor. See original SCC forum discussion HERE.

This document contains a conveniently formatted source of command line syntax for Windows Server 2008 Core, and includes both RTM and R2 commands. It started out as a convenient source for my own reference, but after sharing with a few colleagues, they suggested I share.In any event, it makes for a handy offline reference if you've not memorized all the configuration commands for server core.

by, Kris Bash, A vbs script (as a .txt file) for use in a SCOM unit monitor to locally check the status of a listening TCP port.

Here's another great community solution for automated maintenance mode. In this case, J. Greg extended Derek Harkins 'Maintenance Mode without OpsMgr Admin Rights" solution to automate maintenance mode during monthly patch management.

This is a tool we originally released on systemcenterforum.org designed to run on the Essentials server or SCOM RMS to do one thing - export all management packs. Since the MP2XMLDumper.exe written by Clive errors out on the SCE 2010 platform, this is the best way to export MPs for deeper investigation today.

This is the sample Process Monitoring script referenced in the "HOW-TO Create a 2-State Script Monitor" tutorial for OpsMgr and Essentials 2007. Use as a learning tool only, not for production environments.

Step-by-step walkthrough on the steps required to configure notification in Operations Manager 2007. Updated Sept '07

This sample monitoring script illustrates how run a T-SQL query on a database and sets monitor state based on value returned. Good example of how to dynamically create the connection string when database server & database name must be discovered at runtime.

This is a short step-by-step article explaining how to publish reports for viewing outside the SCOM Operations Console. This is a technique I frequently share in training administrators, and worth a pointer here.

Powershell script for retrieving "Missing Updates" for SCE agent-managed systems.

Certificate template for use in OpsMgr 2007 and Essentials 2007/2010. This web page template auto-complete's fields and streamlines optoins, making issuing certificates for Operations Manager and Essentials much easier.

This gadget makes it easier to find help for Microsoft System Center products because it uses Live Search macros to search specific sites instead of the entire web