Windows PowerShell Automations PowerPack Release Notes, version 102

Version 102 of the Windows PowerShell Automations PowerPack includes updates to the libraries that are shared with the Microsoft Hyper-V Automation PowerPack. This update does not change the functionality of the PowerPack or address any defects, but is required for the Microsoft Hyper-V Automation PowerPack to function correctly.

  • Minimum Required SL1 Version: 8.10.0

Before You Install or Upgrade

Ensure that you are running version 8.10.0 or later of SL1 before installing "Windows PowerShell Automations" PowerPack version 102.

For details on upgrading SL1, see the relevant SL1 Platform Release Notes.

IMPORTANT: You must install the Datacenter Automation Utilities PowerPack version 101 or later before using the Windows PowerShell AutomationsPowerPack.

Installation or Upgrade Process

To install version 102 of the Windows PowerShell Automations PowerPack, perform the following steps:

  1. See the Before You Install section. If you have not done so already, upgrade your system to the 8.10.0 or later release.
  2. Familiarize yourself with the Known Issues for this release.
  3. Download the Windows PowerShell Automations version 102 PowerPack to a local computer.
  1. Go to the PowerPack Manager page (System > Manage > PowerPacks). Click the Actions menu and choose Import PowerPack. Import the Windows PowerShell Automationsversion 102 PowerPack. For details on importing PowerPacks, see the chapter on Installing a PowerPack in the PowerPacks manual.
  2. Click the Install button. For details on installing PowerPacks, see the chapter on Installing a PowerPack in the PowerPacks manual.
  3. See the Run Book Automation manual for instructions on using Action Type contained in the new PowerPack.

See the Microsoft Automation PowerPacks manual for instructions on using the new PowerPack.

Features

This release includes the following features:

  • Automation Policies that are triggered when events occur (MWER-6):
  • Windows PowerShell: Run CPU Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows PowerShell: Run Memory Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows PowerShell: Run CPU and Memory Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows PowerShell: Run Disk I/O Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows PowerShell: Run Print Job Error Diagnostic Commands
  • Run Book Actions that you can configure to collect additional diagnostic information when events occur(MWER-5):
  • Windows CPU Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows Memory Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows CPU and Memory Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows Disk I/O Diagnostic Commands
  • Windows Print Job Error Diagnostic Commands
  • Run Book Custom Action Type that you can use to create new automation actions:
  • Execute Remote PowerShell Request (MWER-4)

Enhancements and Issues Addressed

The following enhancements and addressed issues are included this release of the "Windows PowerShell Automations":

  • The library files shared with the Microsoft Hyper-V Automation PowerPack have been updated to the latest version. This update does not change the behavior of the PowerPack.

Known Issues

This release has no known issues.