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.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.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
11/22/24: Doc updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added Release Notes for : Linux Base Pack v112 updated silo_apps version and Execution Environment Restorepoint MR20241121 Addressed issues in which: the Device Control Action Names were displaying as "Unknown" existing command outputs did not display for users in the Test Rule modal the "Select All" options on the Device table did not operate when the "Disabled=True" filter was applied users received an error message when clicking the Test Connection button on any device restoring appliance backups required additional checks to ensure both their integrity and handling of legacy database dump formats were intact from CentOs 6.8-based appliances to an OL8-based one. Updated the Restorepoint API to enforce specific headers Updated the appliance backup process so that users now receive verification messages in conjunction with additional checks of the archive and backups within the archive Update the API call logs to include user information, such as User ID, Username, and User address "Low-code Tools" v102 PowerPack, which includes enhancements to the "silo-low-code" API library, the ability to specify HTTPs as your default proxy scheme when creating a proxy port, and various bug fixes. Updated the SL1 12.2.3 and 12.2.4.1 release notes with additional steps you must take if you are upgrading MariaDB from version 10.4.x to 10.6.x. 11/22/24 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Added manual updates for: Linux Base Pack v112: Added tested ciphers for Linux devices Added monitoring guidelines for a Linux device with an IPv6 address, specifically for SL1 version 12.1.3 and 12.2.4
