1. Are you ready to combine the forces? ConfigMgr and OpsMgr better together? Let’s find out! Tim De Keukelaere @Tim_dk http://scug.be/tim Dieter Wijckmans @Dieterwijckmans http://scug.be/dieter

2. @DieterWijckmans Managing Consultant http://scug.be/dieter CDM MVP since 2014 They see me rollin’ Dieter Wijckmans DWI@coretech.be

3. @Tim_DK Managing Consultant http://scug.be/tim ECM MVP since 2014 They see me rollin’ Tim De Keukelaere tdk@coretech.be

4. Motto It’s doing common things uncommonly well that brings success…

6. Are you ready? You have OpsMgr and ConfigMgr installed in your environment? They both are epic in their own field? They don’t talk to each other? Ready to change that? Let’s go!

7. Community first! Ask questions! Don’t hold back Q&A is not only at the end!

8. Agenda Make sure to use the full force of ConfigMgr & Configmgr Monitor ConfigMgr with OpsMgrLet’s put OMS into the equation.Visualize your core ConfigMgr scenarios

9. In a galaxy far far away…

10. Out of the box monitoring capabilities Site hierarchy Database Replication Site / Component Status Deployments Content Distribution Client Status

11. Site Hierarchy Node Monitoring sites and intersite links Hierarchy Diagram Status message summary for sites and replication links Drill down Geographical View No status message details Requires location to be configured for sites Requires access to Bing maps

12. Database Replication Node Monitoring status of replication links between sites Replication Link Status Replication Status

13. System Status Node Monitoring operations for site systems & components Site Status Roll-up of each site system Configurable thresholds Component Status Roll-up of each site system Configurable thresholds Status Msg Queries

14. Deployments Node Monitoring Deployments for different feature types Application Software Updates Baselines Configuration Policies Task Sequences

15. Distribution Status Node Monitoring Content and Distribution Groups Content Status DP Group Status DP Configuration Status

16. Demo ConfigMgr native monitoring…

17. Are we missing something? What about my dbases? What about ConfigMgr servers? CPU load on site system box? DP available? What’s going on?

18. Unleash the OpsMgr force…

19. Availability Site Server Site Systems Performance Platform CPU Memory Disk App Management Point A few things you may want to monitor

20. The battleplan Implement the management packCreate a custom management pack Prepare, implement and document customizations Deploy Operations Manager agents

21. The MP for ConfigMgr Option 1 : Get it via the Download Center http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34709 Includes: Microsoft.SystemCenter2012.ConfigurationManager.Monitoring.mp Microsoft.SystemCenter2012.ConfigurationManager.Discovery.mp Microsoft.SystemCenter2012.ConfigurationManager.Library.mp

22. The MP for ConfigMgr Option 2: import directly into Operations Manager …

23. RTF M A small tip:

24. The MP for ConfigMgr Features : Monitoring the availability status of all server roles Monitoring the health status of key services Monitoring SQL replication health status Collecting and monitoring performance counters Topology diagram of the Configuration Manager site hierarchy Reports showing the availability status and performance of ConfigMgr

25. Custom MP To store overrides

26. Customize … Monitors & Rules disabled out of the box Performance Counters are disabled by default Do not enable everything – do the homework! Monitor, baseline and reconfigure thresholds if needed

27. Start Monitoring

28. Demo Let OpsMgr shine in the ConfigMgr hemisphere!

29. Need more insights? OMS!

30. OMS = OMG? No OpsMgr replacement Gather the data in cloud Create your own insights I know EMS but what is OMS?

31. Steps to use the force of OMS for ConfigMgr No OMS solution (yet)It’s up to you to: Define what you want to see Define what you want to keep track of Create your own view on the situation and ACT Show management the cool stuff with OMS

32. What do you need? Key event id’s that point to disaster Key perf metrics that can be uploaded A general health monitoring of our ConfigMgr servers

33. How do we do it? Well that’s what I’m about to show you…Make sure to involve the OpsMgr admin as well!He will love what you are doing in OMS!Guaranteed!

34. Demo Unleash the OMS madness!

35. You rock, we know that… Does Manageme nt know? The cool kid on the block? Look on their own? Can I stop the nagging? The Solution?

36. Let there be light… Visualization is the key!

37. But how? You all know what I’m talking about right? Create a space where everything is easy to see in a blink of an eye… A dashboard! Simple

38. Let’s get cracking! Decide what you want on the dashboard Create the dashboardDefine Conditions You are the king of the hill

39. Demo Bring light in the darkness!

40. So what do I need to take back home to my Sysctr counterpart?

41. Key takeaways Leave your islandCombine the forces to become a super powerExplore possibilities to visualizeUse the new technology in your advantage

42. House of tails dogs charity All donations go 100% to the charity #MMSGIVEBACK

43. Q&A Q&A? Well euhm the official one!Shoot! * * probably no questions anymore…

44. Thanks!