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.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
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.This 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.This week's updates to the Doc sites at docs.sciencelogic.com
4/4/25 Doc updates to the main docs site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/ Updated the Restorepoint 5.6 manual to include substantial new Domains information and also for clarity for Archive Server definitions in the Appliance Administration chapter. Updated the manual for Cisco UCS Standalone Rack Manager version 105, which includes a new known issue. 4/4/25 Doc Updates to the release notes site at https://docs.sciencelogic.com/release_notes_html/ Restorepoint MR20250331 was released with a substantial update to Administrative Domains. Release notes were added for Cisco UCS Standalone Rack Manager version 105.
