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10/24/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Updated the preparation and installation instructions for the following Skylar One (SL1) deployment methods: AWS Azure VMware Microsoft Hyper-V Nutanix AHV 10/24/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: New release notes for Skylar Analytics version 1.7.1.1, which addresses an issue with exporting data that generated an event in SL1 while connecting to Skylar AI from SL1. It also updated the version of Redis to address a critical vulnerability (CVE). Added release notes for Skylar Compliance 5.6 MR 20250924, which improves the Skylar Compliance Support Server, renames the "ObjectName" field to "DeviceName", and addresses multiple issues. Added release notes for the Dell EMC: VMAX & PowerMax Unisphere API PowerPack version 204, which removes Python 2 support, disables (by default) Dynamic Applications that do not support API 10.x, and updates the PowerPack so Dynamic Applications that use the HTTP POST method are now able to use headers. Added release notes for the Microsoft: Exchange Server PowerPack version 103, which addresses a support defect to restore the Validity Check field for nightly discovery and upgrades for Python 3.11 compatibility.
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10/17/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Updated the Monitoring Windows Systems with PowerShell section to reflect changes made in the Microsoft: Hyper-V Server v103 PowerPack. Updated the Skylar Automation manual to reflect changes made for version 3.3.0 of Skylar Automation, including the rebrand of PowerFlow to Skylar Automation. 10/17/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added release notes for version 8.26.4-45 of the AP2 Mochi release, which includes the rebrand of SL1 to Skylar One; a new Geographic Maps page for creating custom geographic maps and providing quick, location-based insights on devices; several additional new features and enhancements; and multiple addressed issues to improve stability and performance. Added release notes for SL1 12.3.9, which includes updates to the Enterprise Key Management Service (EKMS) and Skylar AI, as well as package updates to improve security and system performance. It also addresses several issues from previous releases. Added release notes for Microsoft: Hyper-V PowerPack v103, which includes updates to support Python 3.11 compatibility. Added release notes for Skylar Automation v3.3.0, which includes the rebrand of PowerFlow to Skylar Automation, rebrands powerflowcontrol (pfctl) to skyautocontrol, updates the user interface of the SyncPacks page, and addresses multiple issues. Added release notes for the Skylar Automation Control command-line utility v2.9.0, which includes the rebrand of powerflowcontrol (pfctl) to skyautocontrol (skyautoctl) and addresses multiple issues.This week's updates to docs.sciencelogic.com
10/10/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Added a manual for the CheckPoint Base Pack v100 PowerPack, which includes prerequisites to using the "CheckPoint Base Pack" PowerPack, instructions on creating an SNMP credential for this PowerPack, and verifying discovery and Dynamic Application alignment. 10/10/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added release notes for the CheckPoint Base Pack v100 PowerPack, which adds the ability to monitor CheckPoint configuration data and performance metrics, and includes multiple new Dynamic Applications.Aruba Central PPK doc issue
In documentation there is a section that tells how to enable logging in that example the env_guid is wrong, no such anymore, the correct one is probably this currently: MariaDB [master]> select name, collection_env from dynamic_app where collection_env = '6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B'; +---------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------+ | name | collection_env | +---------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------+ | Aruba: Central AP Configuration | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | | Aruba: Central AP Cache | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | | Aruba: Central AP Performance | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | | Aruba: Central Component Counts | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | | Aruba: Central SD-WAN Gateway Cache | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | | Aruba: Central SD-WAN Gateway Configuration | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | | Aruba: Central SD-WAN Gateway Performance | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | | Aruba: Central Switch Discovery | 6E9B468D1804BAD5254508E23450F61B | and even with correct env it still gives us error: The Snippet Framework log policy 'bsh-himos', [a:3372,d:119098,c:All,s:All], has been created and expires in 1 day Error occurred. 'UUID' object is not callableThis week's updates to docs.sciencelogic.com
9/26/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Added HyperV virtual appliance installation directions and updated the directions for Converting Restorepoint to Oracle Linux 8 section in the Restorepoint 5.6 manual Updated the Restorepoint 5.6 Manual Troubleshooting the RPM Agent section to include directions for using the back connection feature. Updated the manual for the "Datacenter Automation Utilities" PowerPack v202. Updated the manual for the "Juniper Mist" PowerPack v102. 9/26/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added the Restorepoint 5.6 MR 20250924 Release Notes which addresses several issues including an issue that caused backup transcripts to appear in the Configure Changes Summary report; an issue that caused the Auto Apply rules to ignore OR operations; an issue that prevented appliances from checking and downloading new plug-ins; and an update to the Device Creation page to utilize user-defined plug-in defaults. Add the Microsoft: BasePack v111 Release Notes which update the PowerPack event policies' descriptions for consistency and better consumption by Skylar AI. Added release notes for the "Juniper Mist" PowerPack v102, which adds multiple new Dynamic Applications and device classes, deprecates the "Mist: Alarms and Events" Dynamic Application, and allows for the discovery of devices that do not have a name. Updated the release notes for the "Datacenter Automation Utilities" PowerPack v202. Also updated the following release notes to work with the "Datacenter Automation Utilities" PowerPack: Cisco Miscellaneous Automation Policies 102 Cisco NX Automation Policies 102 Cisco UCS Automation Policies 102 Cisco UCS C-Series Automation Policies 101 Cisco Unified Communication Manager Automation Policies 101 Citrix Netscaler Automation Policies 102 Datacenter Advanced Enrichment: Cisco IOS Policies 103 Datacenter Advanced Enrichment: Cisco IOS-XE Policies 103 Datacenter Advanced Enrichment: Cisco IOS-XR Policies 103 Datacenter Advanced Enrichment: Cisco Networking Policies 103 Datacenter Advanced Enrichment: Cisco Wireless Policies 102 F5 Automation Policies 102 Juniper JunOS and ScreenOS Automation Policies 102 NetApp Automation Policies 102This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
9/19/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Added updates to the Dynamic Application Builder manual to support changes made in version 130. Added updates to the Low-code Tools manual to support changes made in version 104 9/19/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added release notes for version 130 of the Dynamic Application Builder release, which adds proxy support for HTTP credentials, multiple new configuration options to the Export to SL1 step, two new pages that are accessible from the left navigation menu, and multiple quality-of-life changes. Added release notes for version 104 of the Low-code Tools PowerPack, which introduces reusable execution plans for Snippet Arguments using a Macro Syntax, along with the option to more easily create custom authenticators.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
9/12/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Updated the Restorepoint 5.6 manual with more precise content for the Converting Restorepoint to OL8 section of the Installation chapter. 9/12/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added release notes for SL1 Ibiza 12.3.8, which includes an update to the manner in which STIG systems use sudo to run commands, several updates to Skylar AI, and package updates to improve security and system performance. It also addresses several issues from previous releases. Added the release notes for Restorepoint 5.6 MR 20250910, which addresses an issue that prevented multiple devices from updating when they shared the same plugin, as well as an issue that caused the DomainID field to display a zero value on the Device List API. This release also updates the "EnforceMax jobs limit" protocol so that commands are executed asynchronously on ten or more devices.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
8/1/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Updated the manual for the Skylar Analytics 1.7 release. 8/1/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added Restorepoint MR20250730 release notes which addressed issues that prevented syncing in High Availability failovers; an issue that caused the Asset report to populate incorrect device data; and issues caused by missing permissions on device templates. Added Cisco: Meeting Server v102 PowerPack Release Notes which updates the PowerPack for Python 3 compatibility and addressed an issue with the "Cisco: Meeting Server CoSpaces Cache" Dynamic Application. Updated the release notes for the Skylar Analytics 1.7 release.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
9/5/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added updates for the IBM: AIX v103 PowerPack Release Notes which addresses an issue that triggered alerts for ICDA; an issue found during discovery that displayed an incorrect AIX operating system; and an issue with the "IBM: AIX CPU Utilization (sar)" Dynamic Application not collecting the correct data. 9/5/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Added updates to the IBM: AIX v103 PowerPack manual to include changes for the AIX commands used for the IBM: AIX Device Class Configuration.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
8/29/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes forRestorepoint 5.6 MR 20250827, which addresses issues with the command scheduler for multi-device command schedules, addresses the Device Details scrolling issues; updated the default Regex buffer size to 5%; and migrated the Configure Changes report into the current user interface.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
8/15/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the section on Defining a PowerShell Credential to reflect fields that were added or relabeled in the PowerShell credential editor in SL1 12.3.7. (NOTE: These changes apply only to the default user interface [AP2]; they do not apply to the classic user interface.) Updated the following sections to reflect the changes made to the PowerShell credential editor in 12.3.7: Concurrent PowerShell Collection Configuring Devices for Monitoring with PowerShell Configuring IBM Db2 Monitoring Configuring IBM MQ Monitoring Configuring Microsoft SQL Servers for Monitoring Configuring Windows Servers for Monitoring with PowerShell Creating SNMP and PowerShell Credentials for Windows Devices Credentials for WMI and PowerShell Devices Example: Creating a PowerShell Performance Dynamic Application Introduction to the Windows PowerShell Automations PowerPack Monitoring Linux with SSH Updated the SL1 Recommended Upgrade Paths section of the System Admin manual for version 2.3.7 of SL1. Updated the SL1 PowerFlow Platform manual to include updated upgrade instructions, information about bulk downloading reports, and other items for version 3.2.0 of PowerFlow. 8/15/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes for SL1 PowerFlow Platform version 3.2.0, which adds the ability to bulk download reports, adds a new API endpoint to support bulk downloading reports, adds two new configuration options, and addresses multiple issues. Added release notes for SL1 PowerFlow powerflowcontrol (pfctl) Command-Line Utility version 2.8.0, which updates Couchbase-related checks, updates pfctl checks to require HTTPS certificates, and updates the pfctl init-sps action to use the HOST_ ADDRESS for the PowerFlow system. Added release notes for the Base Steps SyncPack version 1.6.0, which deprecates the "QueryGQL" step, adds the new "GQLRequest" step, and addresses an issue with the "Sync Service Requests from ServiceNow to SL1" application. Added release notes for Restorepoint 5.6 MR 20250813, which addresses issues with the Device table, the export of legacy backup files, and issues with Configuration Compliance reports. Added release notes for the Skylar Analytics Event Policies PowerPack v100, which contains event policies for Predictive Alerting and Anomaly Score. Added release notes for Skylar Analytics 1.7.1, which address an issue with the on-premises version of Analytics. Updated the Recommended Upgrade Paths section of the SL1 12.3.7 release notes.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
8/8/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Added the supported upgrade paths for SL1 12.3.7 to the System Administration manual. Added information about the new Skylar Options (JSON) field, which was added to the Behavior Settings page in SL1 12.3.7. Updated the list of agent versions for SL1 releases to include new versions for SL1 12.3.7. Updated the section on Configuring an SL1 Agent to Use a Proxy Server Connection to include instructions for specifying up to four proxy servers, which is an enhancement included in SL1 12.3.7. Added an update to the Montoring SNMP-Enabled Devices manual to reflect the new Poly Infrastructure v101 PowerPack version and name change. 8/8/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes for SL1 12.3.7. This release, which is offered as both an ISO and a patch, includes updates to the Linux and Windows agents, new options for PowerShell credentials, updates to Skylar, and package updates to improve security and system performance. It also addresses several issues from previous releases. Updated the AP2 8.20.70-45 (Lokma) release notes to fix a typo in the command for installing AP2 TAR files. Added release notes for Poly Infrastructure v101 PowerPack, which introduces a company name change and updates for Python 3 compatibility. Added release notes for "SL1 Core Reports" PowerPack v120, which addresses numerous defects from previous releases. Added release notes for a Restorepoint MR20250807 hot fix that addressed an issue with the Advanced Debug log.Last week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
7/25/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Updated the AMQP: RabbitMQ v104 PowerPack manual with unguided discovery directions and Basic/Snippet credential directions for the current SL1 user interface. 7/25/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added AMQP: RabbitMQ v104 PowerPack release notes which addressed an issue that generated error logs following nightly discovery.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
7/18/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Updated the Restorepoint 5.6 Manual with new Workstation Database Archive content to reflect new user options in the user interface. 7/18/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added release notes for SL1 12.3.6, which includes package updates and addresses multiple issues from previous releases. Added release notes for version 103 of the Cisco: ACI Multi-Site Manager PowerPack, which includes updates for compatibility with Python 3 and an addressed issue. Added Restorepoint MR20250716 release notes which addressed issues that prevented users from updating appliances and prevented Regex searches from properly searching archives. Log retention policies were also updated to apply to historic jobs in the database. Added release notes for version 111 of the Cisco: UC VOS Applications PowerPack release, which includes updates for Python 3 compatibility. Added release notes for version 104 of the Hitachi Data Systems: VSP PowerPack release, which includes updates for Python 3 compatibility. Added release notes for version 109 of the Tandberg Infrastructure PowerPack release, which includes updates for Python 3 compatibility and several resolved issues.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
7/3/25 Updates to the main documentation site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ : Updated the Poly Endpoint v103 PowerPack, which updates the PowerPack for Python 3 compatibility. Updated the Linux Base Pack v113 PowerPack, which includes the following updates: Python 3.11 compatibility and to use the latest gevent library. Addressed an issue that prevented the "Linux: ICDA Cache" and "Linux: Interface Cache" Dynamic Applications from processing interfaces without MAC addresses. Added the "Linux Memory Pressure Performance" Dynamic Application and the Linux: Large Open Files Configuration" Dynamic Application. Updated the Oracle Database v200 PowerPack, which includes extensive updates to many Dynamic Applications, collection objects, device classes, and run book actions. Several thresholds on multiple Dynamic Applications were also renamed. 7/3/25 Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ : Updated the Poly Endpoint v103 PowerPack, which updates the PowerPack for Python 3 compatibility. Updated the Linux Base Pack v113 PowerPack, which includes the following updates: Python 3.11 compatibility and to use the latest gevent library. Addressed an issue that prevented the "Linux: ICDA Cache" and "Linux: Interface Cache" Dynamic Applications from processing interfaces without MAC addresses. Added the "Linux Memory Pressure Performance" Dynamic Application and the Linux: Large Open Files Configuration" Dynamic Application. Updated the Oracle Database v200 PowerPack, which includes extensive updates to many Dynamic Applications, collection objects, device classes, and run book actions. Several thresholds on multiple Dynamic Applications were also renamed. Updated Restorepoint MR20250702 Release Notes which added restrictions for Lua device control commands and policy rules.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
6/27/25 Updates to the main documentation site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ : Updated the Skylar Analytics manual with additional steps for creating and customizing dashboards and charts in the Data Visualization component. Updated the Organizations & Users manual with a more detailed description of how role-based access control (RBAC) determines the features and content that users have access to in SL1. 6/27/25 Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ : Added Release Notes for the Cisco: Intersight v102 PowerPack, which updates the PowerPack for Python 3 compatibility. Added Release Notes for the Dell XtremIO v106 PowerPack, which updates the PowerPack for Python 3 compatibility. Added release notes for Skylar Analytics 1.6.1, which addresses issues with duplicate tables and metrics. Added release notes for version 111 of the Cisco: UC VOS Applications PowerPack release, which includes updates for Python 3 compatibility. Added release notes for version 8.20.70-45 of the AP2 Lokma release, which includes several updates to the Business Services, Devices, and Event Policy Editor pages.
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6/13/25 Updates to the main documentation site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ : The supported SL1 12.3.5 upgrade paths were added to the SL1 Upgrade Path Matrix. The section on SL1 Backup Management was updated to add instructions for enabling the tmux utility prior to mounting backups and restoring, if necessary. The Snippet Dynamic Application Development manual was updated to provide additional context around the use of the root_device variable as it relates to Collector Affinity. The Cisco UCS Manager v105 PowerPack manual was updated to reflect the PowerPack's Python 3.6 compatibility and new directions for the unguided discovery workflow and creating credentials. The Restorepoint 5.6 manual was updated to add Amazon Web Services virtual appliance installation instructions. 6/13/25 Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ : Added release notes for SL1 Ibiza 12.3.5, which included package updates and addressed multiple issues from previous releases. The Cisco UCS Manager v105 PowerPack was updated for Python 3.6 compatibility. Restorepoint released Hotfix 20250612 to address an issue preventing users from clearing the Disabled checkbox on the Device tab.
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