Recent updates to docs.sciencelogic.com
01/09/26 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 Skylar One 12.5.2 and SL1 12.3.12. Updated the Linux: Base Pack PowerPack section to include updates from version 114. Updated the Monitoring Windows with PowerShell section to include updates from Microsoft: Active Directory PowerPack version 102. 01/09/26: Documentation updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes for Skylar One 12.5.2, which adds two new Access Hooks for setting interface collection frequency, adds support for Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) v2 topology collection, introduces a method for dynamically updating Kafka configurations, adds a new default timeout setting for distributed appliance configuration, and improves data transfer efficiency between Skylar AI and Skylar One. This release also includes package updates to improve security and system performance and addresses several issues from previous releases. Added release notes for SL1 12.3.12, which includes updates to the SL1 agent, password expiration and reset rules, and system update staging rules. It also includes package updates to improve security and system performance and addresses several issues from previous releases. Added release notes for the Linux Base Pack PowerPack version 114, which updates all Dynamic Applications to use the Snippet Framework, adds three new collection objects to the "Linux: Memory Performance" Dynamic Application, and resolves an issue that caused missed CPU performance polls. Added release notes for the Microsoft: Active Directory PowerPack version 102, which updates the PowerPack to support Microsoft Active Directory 2022 and adds three new Dynamic Applications. Added release notes for Skylar Compliance MR20251231, which sets the default temporary directory used by some agent packages to the one defined by Skylar Compliance and addresses an issue that prevented correct response from the Skylar Compliance API when using the "LastSuccessfulBackup" and "LastSuccessfulBackupID" field filters.Recent updates to docs.sciencelogic.com
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.Recent updates to docs.sciencelogic.com
12/5/25 Documentation updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the Skylar Compliance SyncPack manual to reflect changes made for version 3.0.0 , including the rebrand of Restorepoint to Skylar Compliance. Updated the Skylar Compliance manual to reflect changes made for the 20251203 maintenance release. 12/5/25: Documentation updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Added release notes for the Net-SNMP Base Pack v104, which updates Dynamic Applications to ensure compatibility with PHP 8 standards. Added release notes for Skylar Compliance MR20251203 which updates the user interface of the "Upload Registration File" and "Manual Upgrade" modals to display a link to the new support site, where you can upload appliance keys and receive the associated update file. Added release notes for the Skylar Compliance SyncPack version 3.0.0, which rebrands the SyncPack to Skylar Compliance, adds the "Skylar Compliance: Pre Check" application, adds and updates multiple steps across multiple applications, and addresses multiple issues. Added release notes for the Skylar Compliance PowerPack version 107, which rebrands the PowerPack to the "Skylar Compliance" PowerPack.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.
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 102This 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.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.
