Microsoft SQL Server Enhanced SL1 Dashboards PowerPack Release Notes, version 102

Version 102 of the Microsoft SQL Server Enhanced SL1 Dashboards PowerPack includes autoselect for context-driving widgets and the addition of the Events and Database Utilization Forecast widgets.

NOTE: These dashboards are intended for use only in the new SL1 user interface and will not load in the classic ScienceLogic platform user interface.

  • Minimum Required SL1 Version: 8.12.1
  • Minimum Required AP2 Version: 5.125.44
  • Minimum Required Widget Components Version: 2.175.0
  • Minimum Required Apcon PowerPack Version: 100

Before You Install

Before installing Microsoft SQL Server Enhanced SL1 Dashboards PowerPack version 102, you must first ensure that you are running version 8.12.1 or later of SL1.

NOTE: For details on upgrading SL1, see the appropriate Release Notes.

You must also import and install the Microsoft: SQL Server Enhanced PowerPack version 103 or later before installing this PowerPack.

Installation Process

To install this PowerPack:

  1. Familiarize yourself with the Known Issues for this release.
  2. See the Before You Install or Upgrade section. If you have not done so already, upgrade your system to the 8.12.1 or later release.
  3. Download the "Microsoft SQL Server Enhanced SL1 Dashboards" version 102PowerPack from the Support Site to a local computer.
  4. Go to the PowerPack Manager page (System > Manage > PowerPacks). Click the Actions menu and choose Import PowerPack. When prompted, import "Microsoft SQL Server Enhanced SL1 Dashboards" version 102.
  5. Click the Install button. For details on installing PowerPacks, see the chapter on Installing a PowerPack in the PowerPacks manual.

Included Features

The following dashboards are included in this version of the PowerPack:

  • A "Microsoft: SQL Server Enhanced Performance" dashboard, which includes the following widgets that display overview data about your SQL servers:
  • SQL Server Instance List
  • Selected SQL Server Database List
  • Instance Session Rates (avg)
  • Instance Memory (avg)
  • Database Size (avg)
  • Instance Times (avg)
  • Instance Counts (avg)
  • Events
  • Database Utilization (avg)
  • Database Utilization Forecast (avg)
  • Database Ratios (avg)
  • Database Rates (avg)
  • Database Counts (avg)
  • Instance Buffer Rates (avg)
  • Instance Table Lock/Latch Rates (avg)
  • Instance Hit Ratios (avg)

Enhancements and Issues Addressed

The following enhancements and addressed issues are included in this version of the PowerPack:

  • Autoselect for context-driving widgets has been enabled in the "Microsoft: SQL Server Enhanced Performance" dashboard.
  • The Events and Database Utilization Forecast widgets were added to the "Microsoft: SQL Server Enhanced Performance" dashboard.

Known Issues

Version 102 of the Microsoft SQL Server Enhanced SL1 Dashboards PowerPack has no known issues.