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12/19/25 Documentation updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the Skylar One Recommended Upgrade Paths section to include upgrade information for SL1 12.3.11. Updated the section on The Device Investigator Settings Tab with information about the topology-related fields that were added in the AP2 8.29.41 (Nougat) release. Added two new sections, Advanced Search Criteria: Practical Use Cases and Use Cases for Service Policy Creation, to the Creating Services and Service Policies chapter of the Business Services manual, providing example queries for device and virtual machine searches, and outlining common scenarios for service policy creation including availability thresholds, health based impact, and aggregate service health. Updated the Skylar Compliance User Guide v5.6 to reflect changes made as part of the 20251217 maintenance release. Updated the Skylar Automation PowerPack manual to reflect changes made for version 108, including the rebrand of PowerFlow to Skylar Automation. 12/19/25: Documentation updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes for SL1 12.3.11, which includes package updates to improve security and system performance. It also addresses several issues from previous releases. Added release notes for version 8.29.41 of the AP2 Nougat release, which includes new geographic maps for Business Services to enhance visualization and provide context; an improved Service Investigator to reflect rebranding of other ScienceLogic products; new topology-related fields at the device level to support enhanced Layer-2, Layer-3, CDP, and LLDP processing; several additional new features and enhancements; and multiple addressed issues to improve stability and performance. Added release notes for Skylar Compliance MR20251217 which updates the Timeout field to Wait Duration on the Device Control page, updates the user interface of the Security tab on the System Settings page, and addresses multiple issues. Added release notes for the Skylar Automation PowerPack v108, which updates the branding of the PowerPack from PowerFlow to Skylar Automation, and updates the SSH collection snippet of the "ScienceLogic: Skylar Automation Healthcheck" Dynamic Application to improve result handling. Added release notes for the Microsoft Teams SyncPack version 2.0.1, which addresses an issue that prevented configuration objects from being visible after installing the SyncPack.Skylar One Juneau 12.5.1 documentation is now available
The following documentation for the Skylar One Juneau 12.5.1 release is now available: On The release notes site (https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html), we have added the release notes for Skylar One Juneau 12.5.1, which includes the following new features and enhancements: With this release, SL1 has been rebranded to Skylar One Role-based access control for Skylar One appliance management, authentication profiles, and authentication resources Improved processes for creating and editing business service policies New actions on the Devices page and improvements to the Device Investigator A redesigned Event Policy Editor and the ability to align event policies with specific organizations The introduction of Geographic Maps that visualize devices on a map and provide at-a-glance insights of those devices Additional exportable data types from Skylar One to Skylar AI and easier service connections for exporting data New topology options at the system and device level for more context about device relationships Plus many additional updates and addressed issues from previous releases We have also added release notes for SL1 Ibiza 12.3.10, which includes package updates to improve security and system performance and adds the ability to dynamically update Kafka configuration. It also addresses several issues from previous releases. On the main documentation site (https://docs.sciencelogic.com/), the following manuals were updated to reflect new features and enhancements that are included in Skylar One 12.5.1: Access Permissions Agent Business Services Classic Dashboards Dashboards Device Groups and Templates Device Management Discovery & Credentials Events Introduction to Skylar One Maps ScienceLogic Libraries & Execution Environments Skylar AI and Skylar Analytics Subscription Billing System Administration Click here for more information about these updates.This week's updates to docs.sciencelogic.com
11/07/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/: Added a manual for the Cisco: Catalyst Center v100 PowerPack, which includes prerequisites for monitoring Cisco Catalyst devices, instructions for creating a credential and virtual devices, and steps to verify Dynamic Application alignment. Added a manual for the AMD GPU v100 PowerPack, which includes prerequisites for monitoring AMD GPU devices, instructions for creating a credential, and instructions on how to align the Dynamic Applications in the PowerPack to your AMD GPU devices. Updated the Skylar Compliance Installation chapter with directions for installing the Azure virtual machine and obtaining virtual hard drives (VHDs). Added the new Citrix: NetScaler v100 PowerPack manual that includes prerequisites for monitoring Citrix: NetScaler devices, instructions for creating a credential, and more. Updated the Configuration and Discovery chapter of the Google Cloud Platform PowerPack manual by updating the existing SOAP/XML credential creation instructions and adding new instructions for creating an OAuth2 credential. Updated the manual for the Dell EMC Unity Automations PowerPack, version 101. Updated the manual for the Microsoft Hyper-V Automations PowerPack, version 102. 11/07/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/: Added release notes for the Cisco: Catalyst Center v100 PowerPack, which adds the ability to discover and monitor Cisco Catalyst devices, and includes new Dynamic Applications. Added release notes for the AMD GPU v100 PowerPack, which is the initial version of the PowerPack. With this PowerPack, you can monitor your AMD GPU devices in real time. Added release notes for the ServiceNow Catalog v111 SyncPack, which addresses an issue which prevented device maintenance schedules from being successfully deleted. Added release notes for the new Citrix: NetScaler ADC BasePack PowerPack v100 which includes Dynamic Applications, event policies, device classes, a run book action, and a sample SNMP credential. This PowerPack is also Python 3.11 compatible. Added release notes for Skylar Compliance MR20251105 which addresses an issue that caused a memory leak for large reports that resulted in out-of-memory issues. Added release notes for Google Cloud Platform version 108, which includes a new sample SOAP/XML credential for monitoring GCP devices and a new sample OAuth2 credential for generating and managing access tokens. This release also includes support for the "Low-code tools: rest v104" credential, the migration of Dynamic Applications migration to the Snippet Framework, and a resolved issue. Updated the release notes for the Dell EMC Unity Automations PowerPack, version 101. Updated the release notes for the Microsoft Hyper-V Automations PowerPack, version 102. Updated the release notes for Skylar Analytics 1.7.3.
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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.
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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.Last week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
4/11/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the following PowerPacks manuals for Python 3 compliance and other features: Nginx: Open Source & Plus v103 Added Guided Discovery workflow Microsoft: Windows Server v118 Added 2025 Device classes Updated the Restorepoint 5.6 User Guide to include details about appliance-related settings in the [Devices] tab (previously [Device Defaults]) on the System Settings page, and its corresponding new "Global Device Settings" section. Removed the "Testing the CUCM Credential" section from the Cisco: CUCM Cisco Unified Communications Manager PowerPack manual as the "CUCM Credential Test" credential tester has been excluded from this PowerPack. Updated the Agents chapter of the Restorepoint 5.6 User Guide to include Config Policy information for agents. Updated the SL1 Recommended Upgrade Paths section to add the approved upgrade paths for SL1 12.3.3. 4/11/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes for SL1 12.3.3, which includes package updates to improve security and system performance and addresses multiple issues from previous releases. Updated the following PowerPacks Release Notes for Python 3 compliance and other features: Nginx: Open Source & Plus v103 Added Guided Discovery workflow Microsoft: Windows Server v118 Added 2025 Device classes Added releases notes for Skylar Analytics 1.4.1. Added release notes for version 114 of the Cisco: CUCM Cisco Unified Communications Manager PowerPack release, which includes compatibility with Python 3 for all Dynamic Applications using snippet argument and specific run book actions. Added release notes for version 101 of the Couchbase PowerPack release, which includes compatibility with Python 3.6 for all Dynamic Applications and the ability to leverage snippet framework when collecting data. Added release notes for version 8.16.1.41 of the AP2 Halwa.01 release, which addresses two issues relating to API and Global Manager that affected the previous AP2 Halwa version 8.16.1.14 release. Added release notes for version 8.17.23.45 of the AP2 Ice Pop.01 release, which addresses two issues relating to API and Global Manager that affected the AP2 Ice Pop version 8.17.23.18 release. Added release notes for Restorepoint MR20250409, which includes updates to global alert definitions. Added release notes for version 2.3.2 of the Restorepoint SyncPack, which updates the default backup schedule in the SyncPack from every 15minutes to once a day at midnight, and addresses an issue with the "Get List of Credentials from SL1" application.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
3/21/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the section on SL1 Self-Monitoring with revised instructions for creating and aligning credentials for monitoring SL1 devices. Added a sample credential to the Cisco: AppDynamics v105 PowerPack that includes CURL options for SSL verification, added a new threshold for the "Cisco: AppDynamics Application Discovery" Dynamic Application, and updated the the "Cisco: AppDynamics Application Discovery" run book action. Added the PowerFlow v3.1.1 manual. 3/21/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added a sample credential to the Cisco: AppDynamics v105 PowerPack that includes CURL options for SSL verification, added a new threshold for the "Cisco: AppDynamics Application Discovery" Dynamic Application, and updated the the "Cisco: AppDynamics Application Discovery" run book action. Added the PowerFlow 3.1.1 release notes Added the PowerFlow powerflowcontrol (pfctl) Command-Line Utility 2.7.11 release notesThis week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
3/14/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the section on Updating SL1 to add recommended upgrade paths for SL1 12.3.2. Restorepoint added instructions for rotating back connection passwords and information about how those passwords are encrypted and stored. Update the Run Book Automation > Snippet Variables section with examples to use with Basic/Snippet credentials. 3/14/25 Doc updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html Added release notes for SL1 12.3.2, which includes several enhancements to Skylar AI, multiple package updates, and a change to schedule management. Restorepoint released both a hotfix and a maintenance release this week: MR20250311 addressed an issue with agent statuses not being reported. MR20250312 addressed several support defects for back connection password protocols, Full transcript settings, and missing back up files due to faulty archive restores.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
12/12/24 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Extensive documentation updates to reflect the many new features that were added to SL1 12.3.0 Ibiza. Updated the Monitoring Windows with PowerShell documentation to reflect updated content for the Microsoft: DHCP Server v101 PowerPack. Updated the documentation for the Palo Alto v103 PowerPack, which added three new credential types for REST API support. 12/12/24 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ SL1 12.3.0 Ibiza. This release includes: Support for the Beta version of Skylar Analytics, including numerous SL1 user interface updates Enhancements to the Service Investigator and Device Investigator pages New dashboard data visibility options Updates to meet FedRAMP requirements Global Manager single sign-on configuration updates and stackDiff options Package updates for enhanced security and improved performance Utilization of MariaDB 10.6 and Python 3.11 And many more updates! SL1 12.2.5 Hollywood, which includes package updates to improve security and system performance and addresses multiple issues from previous releases. JMX PowerPack v104, which includes updates to support Python 3 compatibility and updated snippet framework conversions. Microsoft: DHCP Server v101 PowerPack, which addresses a support defect for the "Microsoft: DHCP IPv4 Scope Performance" Dynamic Application. Palo Alto Base Pack PowerPack v103, which includes updates to support Python 3 compatibility and adds support for REST API requests along with two new device classes and three new example credentials. Restorepoint MR20241204, which addresses multiple support defects.
