This 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 102
This 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
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
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
6/13/25 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.CMDB Syncpack, sending active status example
In the doc site there is an example to send Active status to cmdb, {%- set output = [] -%} {%- if device.active.unavailable == True -%}{%- set output = output + ['Unavailable'] -%} {%- endif -%} {%- if device.active.userDisabled == True -%}{%- set output = output + ['User Disabled'] -%} {%- endif -%} {%- if device.active.userInitiatedMaintenance == True -%}{%- set output = output + ['User Initiated Maintenance'] -%}{%- endif -%} {%- if device.active.userMaintenance == True -%}{%- set output = output + ['User Initiated Maintenance'] -%}{%- endif -%} {%- if output|length > 0 -%} {{ ", ".join(output) }} {%- else -%} {{ "Active" }} {%- endif -%} that example has both single-quotation and double-quotation marks, and when the whole code needs to be put inside double-quotation marks, that will then break the JSON. So please change those double-quotation marks to single-quotation marks in that exampleThis week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
5/2/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the manual for Skylar Analytics version 1.5.0, with new chapters about authentication/access control and service provider administration. Updated the manual for the VMware Automation PowerPack version 103. 5/2/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes for AP2 8.20.2-72 (Key Lime Pie), which includes a reorganized Event Policy Editor, improved processes for creating and editing service policies on the Service Investigator pages, and enhanced Devices and Dashboards pages for improved data visibility and management. It also addresses several issues from previous releases. Added release notes for the VMware Automation PowerPack version 103. Added release notes for Skylar Analytics 1.5.1.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
4/18/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the manual for the ServiceNow Events SyncPack version 1.2.1. 4/18/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Restorepoint released the MR20250415 hotfix to address bulk editing issues. Updated the release notes for the ServiceNow Events SyncPack version 1.2.1.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.
