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The latest News and Information on Service Center Operations Manager and related technologies.

Perses - A new language for dashboards?

One of the most interesting stories in the dashboarding space over the past year or so has been the emergence of the Perses project. This is an open source project which not only provides a platform for dashboard creation, but also sets itself the very ambitious target of defining a common standard for dashboards as code. As a SquaredUp user, you may be wondering why we might want to talk about a potentially competing technology. Well, obviously, being SquaredUp, dashboards are in our DNA.
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Why AIX Monitoring Matters | Reasons, Obstacles, Solutions

AIX monitoring is essential for ensuring enterprise IT reliability, performance, and security. Traditional solutions often lack the depth needed for complex AIX environments, making specialized tools crucial for tracking performance and preventing downtime. As the need for real-time, automated monitoring grows, advanced solutions like NiCE AIX Management Pack integrate with Microsoft SCOM to enhance visibility and system optimization. By leveraging dedicated AIX monitoring, businesses can improve uptime, security, and efficiency, ensuring long-term infrastructure success.

Getting started with Postgres dashboards

In the last few years, Postgres has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity. A relational database that not long ago was relatively unknown outside of academic circles has now eclipsed MySql as the most popular database for developers in the most recent StackOverflow user survey. Why has it achieved such impressive popularity with developers?

Getting started with Snyk dashboards

If you are involved in software development you will probably be aware of the ever-growing menace of supply chain attacks. These are attempts by attackers to insert malicious code into code libraries which might be downloaded or referenced by developers. Many modern frameworks can install hundreds or even thousands of dependencies, so the potential attack surface can be huge. As well as code libraries, attackers can also attempt to conceal malware in sources such as Docker images or CDNs.

Effortless, Cost-Effective VMware Monitoring with NiCE

Managing a VMware environment can be complex, time-consuming, and expensive — unless you have the right monitoring solution. At NiCE, we pride ourselves on delivering intuitive, cost-effective monitoring solutions that simplify IT operations. One of our recent customers shared their experience with the NiCE VMware Management Pack, and their words speak for themselves.

Getting started with SCOM dashboards

In this blog, we will use the SquaredUp Cloud SCOM plugin to connect to our SCOM Management Group and take a look at what we get out of the box. SquaredUp Cloud is a data visualization tool that can connect to 70+ data sources – perfect for bringing varied data together in a single pane of glass. Display your SCOM data alongside other important metrics.

NiCE VMware Management Pack 5.8

Great news for all VMware users! NiCE just rolled out VMware Management Pack 5.8 for Microsoft SCOM, bringing full support for VMware vSphere 8.0.1, 8.0.2, and 8.0.3. This update keeps your monitoring sharp and up-to-date with the latest VMware environments. Plus, we’ve polished up the docs to make life easier. If you’re an existing customer, this update is ready for you! Stay ahead of the game and keep your virtual environments running smoothly!

NiCE AIX Management Pack | 5 Minutes Explainer Video

This short video will give a quick overview of the main features of the NiCE AIX Management Pack, such as Discovery, Monitors, Advanced Product Knowledge, Tasks, Performance Views, Reporting, and, of course, Security aspects of advanced AIX monitoring on Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.

Getting started with PowerShell dashboards

SquaredUp is a flexible dashboard and analytics platform that makes it really easy to turn your PowerShell scripts into dashboards that you can use for monitoring or sharing. In this article we’ll take a look at getting started with the PowerShell plugin for SquaredUp and build our first dashboard. Sign up for a free account if you’d like to follow along.