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OpenSLIM v3.73b0 released!

Published May 10, 2010 by Carlos Veira

It’s finally here! This is the first release since the NMTools spin off. A lot has happened since then. In fact, there are many changes in the OpenSLIM roadmap that I would like to tell you over the course of the following weeks.

As every new version, this one represents an additional step forward in functionality and also in reliability. Here is the list of new additions and improvements that this new major release incorporates:

  1. Systems Decommissioning Management.
  2. Improvements on how Virtual Environments are handled.
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OpenSLIM & NMTools v3.60b0 released!

Published October 12, 2009 by Carlos Veira

It’s finally here! Once again, this new version represents an additional step forward in functionality and also in reliability.

As previous versions, documentation is something I must work on. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to do it the way it should. But, I will be posting working samples, screenshots, and demo videos that will help on the training aspects of this tools.

Anyway, if you want to help with documentation or any other aspect, just let me know: I would love to build a team to make this project grow bigger and stronger.…

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The “Office+Scripting Solution”: The thinking behind OpenSLIM & NMTools

Published August 24, 2009 by Carlos Veira

At this point you might be wondering why OpenSLIM and why NMTools provided that there is plenty of software out there that seems to do the same or, at least,  a similar work. And, yes, it's certainly a good question. Today, you can easily find IT Management Software to deal with Inventory, CMDB, Network Discovery, Distributed Configuration in many of the available software delivery flavors: Commercial, Open Source, ASP, etc… So, why?

The quick answer is that every solution has strengths, weaknesses and particular approaches that make them different even when they share the same market segment.…

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OpenSLIM & NMTools v3.33b0!

Published August 15, 2009 by Carlos Veira

It's finally here! It's been a pretty hard task because this new version represents a very important step forward not only in functionality but also in reliability.

As previous versions, documentation is something I must work on. Unfortunately, I don't have time to do it the way it should. But, I will be posting working samples, screenshots, and demo videos that will help on the training aspects of this tools.

Anyway, if you want to help with documentation or any other aspect, just let me know: I would love to build a team to make this project grow bigger and stronger.…

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OpenSLIM & NMTools v2.9b0

Published March 8, 2009 by Carlos Veira

nmtools-20090308-0-smallThis is the first time a fully working NMTools goes live. This time a Gallery of 14 OpenSLIM modules ship with the package.

As usual, you can download it from CodePlex or SourceForge. You will find the links on the Downloads Section. Hope you like it :-D.

This time I have included a set of sreenshots just for you to figure out the aspect of the final solution.

Anyway, later this week I will post a practical example of one session using NMTools.…

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OpenSLIM & NMTools v2.8b0

Published February 15, 2009 by Carlos Veira

A new release is finally here! You can download the latest bits on the Download Section as usual.

Changes on OpenSLIM:

  • Added Basic Node Security Management.
  • Improved Service Issue Management.
  • Improved Progress Management usability and reliability.
  • Added Printable Progress Report.
  • Added LastUpdateDate automatic detection and field update on every form.
  • Added new quick reports.
  • Improved usability on Tasks & Issues Management.
  • Added new fields: CorporateCMDBLastUpdateDate, RiskTypes

Changes on NMTools:

  • Corrected database storage issues.

I must confess that I am becoming quite dependent on this tool.…

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More on OpenSLIM and NMTools…

Published February 1, 2009 by Carlos Veira

Wow! What an intense week! It's being pretty hard to keep with regular postings. Obviously, working 12 hours a day doesn't help at all, but projects keep progressing successfully :D.

A new version of OpenSLIM and NMTools, v2.7b0, has been released last week. Version 2.8b0 is now on the way!. NMTools have reached a usable state thanks to a contribution from JJ who helped on resolving the last major issue. I am also introducing more Reports to the current OpenSLIM catalog; new UI for Contacts Management; some minor improvements on Tasks and Progress Management, etc.…

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OpenSLIM & NMTools v2.6b0

Published January 18, 2009 by Carlos Veira

I still can't believe it… I will end my holidays with major milestones complete!

Of course, to ship is to choose, and there are details on this beta release that need further testing and may need to be fixed. This is specially true when we talk about NMTools, the newest piece on this little puzzle.

OpenSLIM is an MS Access application and I've been running its previous versions for the last 6 months. Currently, I am handling more than 1000 Nodes on more than 80 Services with it and, in my opinion, behaves fairly well.…

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