Windows PowerShell Automations PowerPack Release Notes, version 104

Version 104 of the Windows PowerShell Automations PowerPack includes security updates and an updated Action Type.

  • 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 104.

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 Automations PowerPack.

Installation or Upgrade Process

To install version 104 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 104 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 104 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:
  • 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
  • Windows PowerShell: Run Disk Usage Diagnostic Commands
  • Run Book Actions that you can configure to collect additional diagnostic information when events occur:
  • 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
  • Windows Get Largest Event Log Files
  • Windows Get Largest Files on Disk
  • Device Group for automation:
  • Windows Automation
  • Run Book Custom Action Type that you can use to create new automation actions:
  • Execute PowerShell Request

Enhancements and Issues Addressed

The following enhancements and addressed issues are included in version 104 of the " Windows PowerShell Automations" PowerPack:

  • The "Execute Remote PowerShell Request" Action Type was renamed "Execute PowerShell Request".
  • Logging was updated in the PowerPack to improve security.
  • Security updates were made to be compatible with the upcoming SL1 version 11.1.0 release.

Known Issues

This release has no known issues.