Microsoft Operations Manager Presented by: Alen Plicanic

Introduction Microsoft network management platform Designed for business users in medium to large environments Incorporates substantial reporting and presentation capabilities

System overview MOM is built upon –Data collection of events in Windows Event Logs –System information through WMI –Data in centralized database –Knowledge base –Ability to set up actionable tasks through use of management packs

Architecture(1)

Architecture(2)

Architecture(3) Implements hierarchical access to data in through different consoles. Allows for managed and unmanaged configurations. Integrated reporting is powerful but requires MOM Reporting Server, the MOM Reporting Database, and the Reporting Console, built upon SQL server reporting services.

Interface

Implementation Demanding platform –Hardware requirements – dedicated server –Software – Windows server + MS SQL Designed for Windows –Does have limited support for other OS’s and third party products. Part of Microsoft DSI (Dynamic Systems Initiative) - requires additional MS products

Conclusion Makes monitoring of the large scale Windows server deployments easier. Has high initial cost in hardware, software and human resources to set up and deploy Limited functionality for non-Microsoft products.