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The Importance of Monitoring XML Broker Services in Citrix StoreFront

In the complex and dynamic landscape of modern IT environments, the availability and smooth functioning of Citrix StoreFront are paramount. Citrix StoreFront is responsible for providing users with access to their virtual apps and desktops, but what ensures this seamless accessibility? Enter the critical role of XML broker services, and why monitoring them is an absolute necessity.

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Monitoring AIX on Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Whether managing a small, single-server environment or a large enterprise-wide system, you need visibility and control to ensure your AIX systems are always running at their best. The NiCE AIX Management Pack is essential for IT experts managing IBM AIX environments. The AIX Management Pack integrates into Microsoft System Center to provide comprehensive monitoring and management capabilities for AIX systems, allowing IT teams to quickly identify and resolve issues before they become major problems.

DORA Metrics Considerations

DORA metrics, not to be confused with the beloved children’s cartoon character, are a bit trendy at the moment in the world of technology. The DevOps Research and Assessment group (DORA) is run out of Google. They run surveys and do research into what makes organizations successful in the Digital Age. They’re probably most well known for their yearly State of DevOps Reports and the book Accelerate.

Streamline monitoring for remote teams: 4 ways the SCOM Connector for Microsoft Teams can help

Streamline monitoring for remote teams 4 ways the SCOM Connector for Microsoft Teams can help The shift to remote or hybrid working has brought new benefits, but also new challenges, to IT departments. It is now more important than ever to find the right tools in order to facilitate collaboration, communication, and mutual understanding between team members.
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Top 12 Microsoft 365 Metrics

Essential metrics for monitoring M365 environments When it comes to managing your Microsoft 365 environment, monitoring metrics are essential to ensure the health and performance of your systems. With so many different metrics to track, it can be challenging to know where to begin. In this post, we will discuss the top 12 Microsoft 365 monitoring metrics that every expert should be tracking.

Enabling Cloud-Based Monitoring for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Accelerate your Microsoft SCOM-based monitoring in the cloud with cloud-based Monitoring for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. Seamlessly integrate Microsoft’s new Azure Monitor SCOM Managed Instance (Azure SCOM MI) to complement your current monitoring capabilities and ensure optimal performance. Azure SCOM MI empowers you to bridge the gap between your on-premise and cloud environments, enabling you to scale your operations while reducing costs.

Leveraging SCOM-AI GPT for Enhanced Citrix Monitoring at SCOMathon 2023

As a proud sponsor of SCOMathon 2023, GripMatix had the opportunity to showcase the application of SCOM-AI GPT, which integrates your SCOM alerts with ChatGPT, with our existing SCOM Management Packs for monitoring Citrix. The session titled 'Going Beyond Citrix Director with MetrixInsight, SCOM, and SCOM-AI GPT' demonstrated the potential of these combined technologies in enhancing Citrix monitoring beyond the capabilities of Citrix Director.

The new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation MichaelKors

A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called MichaelKors has recently emerged, which targets Linux and VMware ESXi systems. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike warns that this trend is significant since ESXi does not support third-party agents or antivirus software which makes it an attractive target for cybercriminals.

A BIG Thank You from NiCE

Thank you for being part of this year’s SCOMathon, covering 11 hours of pure Microsoft System Center Operations Manager topics delivered by leading subject matter experts. To take you even further on your exciting SCOM journey, NiCE offers free, one-to-one Azure SCOM MI consulting tailored to your technical expertise. Monitoring with Azure SCOM MI and the good old on-prem SCOM environments is clearly seeing a hype.