SCOM MP Authoring Tool

This is a Powershell project to assist in SCOM Management Pack Authoring.

It works like a scaffolding engine to combine multiple .mpx fragments (A common pattern for SCOM MP authoring), and merges them into a single XML Management Pack.

SCOM VSAE Fragment Library

Kevin Holman maintains an up-to-date library of .mpx fragments, they are normally used in VSAE (Visual Studio Authoring Extension).

These fragments are common patterns for a variety of scenarios, and can be copied and modified to suite ones needs.

Here is a download link:

https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/SCOM-Management-Pack-VSAE-2c506737

Using this project

Below are the steps to use this project:

1. Download this repository locally. Command:

   git clone git@github.com:bwright86/SCOMMPAuthoring.git

2. Download the SCOM VSAE Fragment Library from the below link:

   https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/SCOM-Management-Pack-VSAE-2c506737

3. Create a new folder for your MP project in the \Management Packs folder, name it something concise and descriptive.

   Note: A good rule of thumb is to use <CompanyName>.<Application>.<UniqueIdentifier>

   Example:

   • IBM.MQ.Discovery
   • Fabrikam.Exchange.Core
   • Fabrikam.Exchange.Cluster
   • Etc...

4. Create a \Fragments folder in the root of your new MP project folder.

5. Copy the \Templates\Manifest.mpx file into the root of your new MP project folder.

6. Copy any number of .mpx fragments into the \<MPProject>\Fragments folder in your MP project, and modify them to suite your need.

7. Assemble your new Management Pack, by running either of the below:

   Execute the BuildMP.ps1 script

   OR

   In VS Code, take advantage of the Task Runner, and use the configured "Run Build Task" (Ctrl + Shift + B)

   Note: This requires the Psake module to be installed.

8. After the script complets, check the \Output folder for the newly assembled SCOM Management Pack

Congratualations!!! You should have a fully assembled MP that is ready for import or signing/sealing.