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Welcome to the ScienceLogic SL1 Discussion Forum
We would like to welcome you to this forum where you can participate in open collaboration and meaningful discussions about all things SL1. The purpose of this area is to foster collaboration about ScienceLogic SL1 topics and ideas and for you to find solutions. As a community of IT professionals, we're always eager to learn new things and improve our skills. In this forum you can find people with similar ideas and challenges who can help you learn and be inspired. We hope you look forward to participating in these discussions and contributing to the community. Cheers to fostering connections, sharing insights, and driving the future of AIOps together. The ScienceLogic Community Team61Views7likes0CommentsScienceLogic Launches New Training for Restorepoint and PowerFlow
1 MIN READ We’re excited to introduce our latest technical training courses, designed to empower you with the most up-to-date skills and knowledge in the industry! Restorepoint Training Learn how ScienceLogic Restorepoint is engineered to streamline the Network Configuration and Change Management (NCCM) framework within your organization’s IT infrastructure, and explore guidelines and demos for these topics: Operation, navigation, and administration of the Restorepoint platform Network configuration backups, network change automation, and compliance Integrations and plugins PowerFlow with ServiceNow Training Learn how the SL1 PowerFlow platform is purpose-built for seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading between SL1 and third-party tools, and watch videos from Subject Matter Experts as they share demos on these topics: Core structure, components, and UI of the PowerFlow platform Integration best practices and troubleshooting Setup and enrichment of SL1 + ServiceNow integrations How to Enroll [Click here] to log in or register for these new courses. Contact your ScienceLogic team with any questions. What’s Next? We encourage you, our valued customers, to have a voice in the future of ScienceLogic training! Help shape the future by filling out the post-training survey and/or leaving a comment on this blog post.Jen_DaSilva17 days agoPlace Customer Enablement & Programs BlogCustomer Enablement & Programs BlogEmployee
69Views6likes0CommentsHow to Utilize the SL1 ‘RSS Feeds’ Feature to Simplify Industry Alert Collection
2 MIN READ It's important to be aware of end of life (EOL) or end of support (EOS) notices affecting devices in your IT estate and worrying about missing critical vulnerability notices or common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE) alerts isn’t very fun. The good news is, ScienceLogic SL1 has something that can help. Instead of chasing website postings, emails, or combing forums, leverage SL1 to bring the information to you using ‘RSS Feeds’ subscriptions. SL1 can monitor RSS news feed sites often available through most manufacturers including USCert, DHS CISA, and more. Using a feature called ‘RSS Feeds’ (configured under Events), SL1 will reach out to configured sources, pull available postings into the system, and present them individually as ‘notice’ events in the event console. Configuring the feature is easily done under Events -> RSS Feeds. Simply create a new event feed using a URL, align it to an organization, choose to represent it in the event console, and choose a collector to poll for the feed. It’s that easy! ‘RSS Feeds’ uses and internal collection that runs every 10-minutes using the ‘Data Collection: RSS Event Feed’ admin process (found under System -> Admin Processes) and utilizes the event policy ‘Syndication: News Feed’ as the mechanism to collect and present in the event console. Changes to the admin process can alter frequency and changes to the event policy can affect event duration and criticality, which is defaulted to ‘Notice’ and auto expires after 15-minutes. A common use case is to create a dedicated organization for ease of tracking and visibility then change the event expiration to 30-minutes. I often follow these steps: Add an organization called ‘Industry Alerts’ Subscribe to various original equipment manufacturer (OEM) EOL or EOS feeds Use a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) feed for security and vulnerability alerts using ‘https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-advisories/all.xml’ as the feed source Most sources of good information are easily found by searching the OEM site or looking for sources in a search engine to find ones relevant to your organization. An example might be ‘Cisco RSS Feed.’ Operational policies using SL1 ‘Events’ to search devices and software versions, etc., can then make quick work of identifying what’s affected in your environment. Then begins a change management process to update or configure your event feed based on the information referenced from your feed source. Isolating all feeds or events to a dedicated organization in SL1 makes it easy to create a dashboard or simply reference the information in a single place. Gone are the days of chasing sites, email, or forums to find critical information that could affect your IT estate. To learn more about how to simplify industry alert collection using SL1, check out our documentation on RSS Feeds and Events.126Views5likes1CommentHarden the SL1 Platform with Oracle Linux 8 (OL8)
1 MIN READ In the upcoming ScienceLogic PowerHour we are covering the ‘Harden the Foundation’ of SL1 topic and why you should upgrade from existing Oracle Linux 7 (OL7) to the new Oracle Linux 8 ((OL8) platform. The virtual appliance format that SL1 utilizes allows us to harden the core with OL8 to improve platform security, scalability, and application performance. This session will share the value of that migration with your teams along with details that can be utilized in your internal conversations about the upgrade process. One of the most important aspects of the upgrade is Enhanced Security with OL8; which will enable SL1 users to support advanced security features. For instance: dedicated OL8 STIG builds with FIPS 140-2, TLS 1.3. Additionally, Package Application Streams DNF YUM Package Manager and Faster SL1 System Updates. Another major reason to join the PowerHour is the SL1 application improvements. With Increased Processing Speed of the Database, I/O Performance (Open 7K Business Svcs in 10sec) and, Large SQL queries which will enable the platform to have a roughly 30% faster query response. Join us for the May 22nd PowerHour and learn about all the options and value in the newest upgrades from ScienceLogic. To learn more about the conversion process please visit the Conversion Resource Center.166Views5likes2CommentsWelcome to the Nexus Community- ScienceLogic Product Blog
2 MIN READ Here, you’ll find dedicated information that’s all about how to get the most out of our products. Not just a list of features; but highlights regarding product updates and a collection of stories, tips, and insights tailored to enhance your experience. Think of it as your go-to guide for everything related to maximizing your product knowledge, crafted to help you use our solutions more effectively and enjoy all the benefits they offer. We’re here to support your journey, listen to your feedback, and evolve together. Dive in and discover all the ways our products can make a difference in your daily routine! Meet our Bloggers Lee Koepping- Sr. Director Global Sales Engineering Lee is a seasoned executive and technical leader with over 25 years of experience in IT engineering, technical solutions sales, project and business management for both federal and commercial enterprises. Mr. Koepping leads the Global Engineering Team for ScienceLogic establishing go to market strategies and execution for global sales engineering having served as principal architect and chief technologist for the public sector market as a founding member of that team at ScienceLogic. Prior to joining ScienceLogic, he was the Chief Technical Officer of Blue Door Networks and IronBow Technologies where the relationship with ScienceLogic began as a partner and customer following other leadership roles in services and sales management in the ITOM/ITSM space. Dave Westin- Technical Enablement Lead David is a Global Enablement Tech Lead and an 8-year veteran of ScienceLogic and many more years of industry experience. His expertise revolves around AIOps, focusing on operational maturity and how Run Book Automations can help reduce MTTR and increase Mean Time Between Service Interruption. Patrick Hubbard- Director Technical Marketing After 25 years in IT operations, I’m a bit of an ITOps mullet: cloud, AI, automation, and container business up front, networking, apps, storage, and database party in the back. Formerly engineering and product management at American Airlines, Sun Micro, and SolarWinds, my passion is helping admin experts and IT business leaders alike achieve their shared goal—to enjoy their weekends without the interruption of critical alerts.144Views5likes4CommentsBuilding Effective Run Book Automations: Maximizing Operational Efficiency with SL1
2 MIN READ In today's dynamic IT landscape, operational efficiency and control are paramount for businesses to stay competitive and resilient. ScienceLogic'sRun Book Automation (RBA) offers a comprehensive solution aimed at streamlining operations, enhancing control, and identifying critical events. In SL1, creating an automation policy will define the event conditions that must be met before SL1 will trigger an automatic action. Consider a scenario where an unplanned network device configuration change triggers a compliance alert in SL1, but the alert doesn’t provide all the information necessary to determine the best action for resolution. ScienceLogic’s automations can collect additional event information through a python script and return the data to SL1 and/or your incident platform. With this full information set, the best course for remediation can be determined. If appropriate, automations can also assist with resolution steps to avoid human error as you work to reduce your mean time to repair (MTTR). This systematic approach ensures that key events are promptly addressed, reducing the risk of compliance violations and operational disruptions. Operational efficiency is further enhanced through tailored automation actions that alleviate repetitive tasks. Another common scenario is for a web server supporting the front-end of your most important application to have a performance problem that can come and go at a moment's notice. At the time of occurrence, the SL1 platform can trigger an automation to collect the necessary data that allows your support team to decide on the best resolution. Furthermore, if the resolution also includes a scriptable solution (and SL1 has many) the resolution step can be performed and tracked, therefore reducing MTTR. ScienceLogic RBAs offer a powerful solution by identifying critical events, streamlining processes, and enhancing operational control. With the ability to align automation policies with critical events, organizations can adapt to evolving challenges with agility and confidence. To learn about how to build effective RBAs to maximize your operational efficiency with SL1, attend our upcoming PowerHour session on April 24, 2024. I’ll walk you through how to align automation policies with critical events and how to create automations that help reduce repetitive tasks. If you have automation questions leading up to the event, let me know. Post them below!75Views5likes0CommentsElevated Privileges for Python3 Libraries
We are stuck trying to recreate some of the metrics we collect in our current Python2 snippets using pipes. The specific example is 'ping', which required subprocesses, no longer allowed. We don't believe latency_ping,avail_ping from silo_tools will let us collect packet_count, packet_loss, avg_latencies, latencies that a library like ping3 allows. (used to calculate jitter and else) Some of the libraries seem to require raw sockets and/or elevated privileges. So our question is two fold. 1 - Can we import custom libraries such as Ping3? 2 - How do we use elevated privileges on the collectors, as some libraries require elevated priveleges? Thanks in advance, DanSolved215Views4likes12CommentsCelebrating Our Customers
To our Nexus Community, For nearly two decades, the heartwarming tradition of customer recognition and gratitude has created a culture of customer obsession at ScienceLogic. We feel a sense of pride in recognizing you, our customer community, who continue to be amazing innovators, collaborators, and champions of our partnership. The trust you have put in us is the cornerstone of our growth, and we're profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve. The insights and feedback you’ve provided, including here in Nexus, are playing a crucial role in guiding our strategic roadmap, improved customer experience, and we truly value the opportunity to work together and are excited about the possibilities ahead. Happy Customer Appreciation Day from ScienceLogic from ScienceLogic on Vimeo. Thank you for your continued trust and support. With gratitude and excitement on this Customer Appreciation Day!Solved38Views4likes1CommentHow will the Hollywood update affect AI insights and the SL1 platform?
Explore everything about the SL1 12.2 Hollywood release with this learning track which includes a press release, solution sheet, on-demand webinar, and more. Explore how our AIOps platform, SL1, harnesses the immense power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to empower IT teams with human-ready root cause analysis. See how SL1 shows real-world examples of how our actionable insights enable IT teams to rapidly pinpoint anomalies and their root causes, auto-remediate issues, and work 10X more efficiently. After reviewing these resources, you’ll understand howScienceLogic SL1: Delivers human-ready AI insights using generative AI Helps filter out the noise using AI/ML Unlocks operational efficiencies with automation I also encourage you to check out the 12.2 release notes and documentation for a deeper dive into the Hollywood release.88Views4likes0CommentsWeek of March 24, 2024
1 MIN READ On a weekly basis ScienceLogic Technical Support will post PowerPacks and SyncPacks which released the previous week.renecantwell6 months agoPlace Product Release Notifications BlogProduct Release Notifications BlogModerator
29Views4likes0CommentsScienceLogic Products Unaffected by Recent CrowdStrike Issue
Regarding the recent CrowdStrike Falcon XDR/EPP incident: A content patch caused Windows-based systems to crash. CrowdStrike has identified and addressed the issue. ScienceLogic products are unaffected. Our Linux-based appliances are not impacted by this Windows-specific issue. Your ScienceLogic products continue to operate normally. For questions, please contact your Customer Engagement Manager or our Support Team.Solved52Views4likes1CommentNexus- ScienceLogic Community Member Guidelines
Intro The Nexus- ScienceLogic Community is an online portal experience where you can collaborate with other customers, partners, experts and employees regarding ScienceLogic products and industry best practices. It’s a great opportunity to get to know others and share ideas to be more successful with our products. We are an inclusive and supportive community and welcome all to become members and participate. Here are some best practices to help guide you. Be professional and respectful of others. We ask members to always be courteous and polite to each other. Share your knowledge with others. You may be an expert or brand new to ScienceLogic products. All community members can learn from each other. Mark correct answers, give credit and thank members who helped you. Be responsive and positive when other members ask a question. Member Participation Register and sign in to the community to fully participate. By actively participating in discussion topics, user groups and contributing other content to the Community, you impact the direction and quality of the experience for all members. Fill in the details available in your user profile, such as your avatar photo, screen name, and title. Although we understand that not all our members would like to provide their full names or share their photos, we do encourage you to represent yourself authentically. Use the right support channel for your issue. If you are an existing customer and need to open an urgent case or would like to receive an official response from ScienceLogic, please open a case by navigating to theSupport Website. The Nexus ScienceLogic Community topics and user groups are not an official support channel. This is a place to search for and get help from other community members. Members who help others in the forums do so on their own time and to the best of their knowledge. Unacceptable Behavior All members should always adhere to the following rules and the Terms of Use (“Terms”). Failure to comply with these rules and the Terms may lead to content removal and, in some cases, user deletion. Spam – Our team may remove irrelevant or inappropriate messages posted in one or multiple topics. Following the deletion of spammed content and/or users, no further action will be sent. Copyright Infringement – Do no copy and paste content without getting permission and giving proper attribution when required. Discriminatory Language - Posts including offensive content, harassment, or defamation will not be tolerated and will be removed. Marketing or Advertising Solicitations - Marketing your company or products is prohibited. Personal and Customer Privacy - Do not publish personally identifying, private, or confidential information (for example, email address, phone number, company confidential data, case ID’s, or any other sensitive information). Our moderators will edit this information if they see it, but we are not responsible for ensuring that all such information is removed. Impersonation - pretending to be another person for entertainment or fraud prohibited. Spam Spam is any content that is not pertinent or helpful to the community or its members. It comes in many forms including posting content that has information or links to external sites that are not topically appropriate and/or messages that are unwanted or off topic. It’s also distracting for our members. Flagging Spam Community moderators and members can mark content as spam or abusive. Our spam quarantine is reviewed multiple times a day during the work week. If you believe you have identified spam in the community, please alert your Community Management team by clicking the “report” button located on the three-dot option menu. The “Report Content” window allows you to give additional information to our moderation team regarding the content in question. Moderation We have a three-step moderation policy. 1 st report: Member receives a warning. 2 nd report: Member receives a warning and a notice that the account could be suspended if behavior continues. 3 rd report: Member receives a warning and the account is temporarily suspended. ScienceLogic Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Your use of and access to the Community is governed by the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If there is a discrepancy between what is stated in these Community Guidelines and the Terms of Use, the Terms of Use take precedence. You may review the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by clicking below: ScienceLogic Legal Policy If you have questions about any of the guidelines, or want to report violations, email our Community Team at: Community@ScienceLogic.com.92Views3likes0Comments