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Updates to SQL Server, SQL Server Dashboards, Reporting Services, and Analysis Services Management Packs are available (7.4.0.0). You can download the MPs from the links below. Majority of the changes are based on your direct feedback. Thank you.
Download Microsoft System Center Management Pack for SQL Server
Download Microsoft System Center Management Pack for SQL Server Dashboards
Download Microsoft System Center Management Pack for SQL Server Analysis Services
Download Microsoft System Center Management Pack for SQL Server Reporting Services
There are a lot of new features as well as some bug fixes in these MPs. You can find the full list by following the links below. Some of the bigger additions are:
- For SQL MP
- Added support for custom management server resource pools for agentless monitoring mode
- Added new "SQL Connection Encryption Certificate Status" monitor for SQL Server on Linux, which targets DB Engine and checks if the server’s TLS certificate is valid
- For AS MP
- Added nine new performance collection rules
- Improved the memory-related instance monitoring workflows
- For RS MP
- Added new "Securables Configuration Status" monitors
- Improved accessibility for the Summary Dashboard view and Monitoring Wizard template
- Updated the "Product Version Compliance" monitor with the most recent version of public updates for SQL Server
The operations guides for all SQL Server family of management packs live on learn.microsoft.com. The link to the operation guide for each MP can be found on the MP download page. Here are the links that show what's new in these MPs:
Features and Enhancements in Management Pack for SQL Server
Features and Enhancements in Management Pack for SQL Server Dashboards
Features and Enhancements in Management Pack for SQL Server Analysis Services
Features and Enhancements in Management Pack for SQL Server Reporting Services