Rob Marshall published very detailed step by step guide how we can install SCCM 2012 SP1 beta with SQL 2012 and Server 2012. If you want to create your test lab for SCCM 2012 SP1 beta you can follow the steps provided here.
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Plan your Orchestrator Database Size
On his blog Anders Bengtsson explains what are the key points in estimating the Orchestrator database size. If you are planning to install Orchestrator in your environment read Anders’ article so you can estimate the database size
New version 6.3.173.1 for SQL Server Management Pack is out
A new version of SQL Server Management Pack for SCOM is released but this is just a minor release and contains only one bug fix:
- Fixed DB File Group Free Space bug
Download the MP from here.
Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track Reference Documentation is released
The Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track Program is a joint reference architecture for building private clouds, which combines Microsoft software, consolidated guidance, and validated configurations with hardware partner computing power, network, and storage architectures; and value-added software components.
The provide documents can be very useful in designing Private Cloud Solution based on System Center 2012:
System Center Monitoring Pack for SQL Server Base Appliance version 1.0.5.0 now available
A new version of SQL Server Base appliance management pack is available for download. Changes in the new version are:
- Remote discovery is supported
- New state view Clusters
- Appliance clusters discovery supported
- Update display strings
- Manufacturer and Model properties discovered for Appliance
- Script errors handling fixed
Documentation on the MP and the MP itself can be downloaded from here.
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