Press Release: PowerVI - VMware vSphere Client Plug-in Now Available

Devfarm Software is pleased to announce that their VMware vSphere client plug-in, PowerVI – PowerScripter is now available. PowerVI lets users automate their vSphere management by running prebuilt and custom PowerShell scripts directly from the vSphere client.

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Run PowerShell Scripts directly from the vSphere Client. Create, modify and test VMware PowerCLI scripts with PowerVI and PowerSE.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

Devfarm Software is pleased to announce that their VMware vSphere client plug-in, PowerVI – PowerScripter is now available. PowerVI is a unique tool that lets users automate their vSphere management and administration by running prebuilt and custom PowerShell scripts directly from the vSphere client.

PowerScripter delivers many predefined functions for common admin tasks and is capable of handling hundreds of custom scripts for direct usage from a dynamically generated context menu within the VMware client (for connections to vCenter, vSphere 4, ESX 3.5 or ESX 3i). PowerShell and PowerCLI Scripts can be easily created, modified and tested using PowerSE – Professional PowerShell Script Editor, which is included with the product.

“I knew we were getting a great product when we took over development of PowerScripter,” said Jim Hofer, head of Devfarm Software’s virtualization business unit. “But even I was surprised by how many customers have reported increased efficiency in managing their vSphere environment with the help of PowerVI.”

Devfarm Software plans to add tighter integration between PowerVI and their flagship product, PowerWF in the coming months. This integration will make developing and running vSphere automation tasks easier than ever.

PowerVI - PowerScripter can be downloaded from: http://powerwf.com/products/powerscripter.aspx

About Devfarm Software:
Founded in 2008, St. Louis Missouri based Devfarm Software’s mission is to build world-class products to simplify and automate the daily activities of IT administrators. Devfarm Software’s flagship product, PowerWF Studio delivers on this dream by leveraging Windows Workflow Foundation and PowerShell to innovate in the Administration, Virtualization, Service Desk and Monitoring spaces.

For additional information, please visit the PowerWF website at http://powerwf.com or email Devfarm Software at sales(at)devfarm(dot)com.

For questions about this release, send an email to PR(at)devfarm(dot)com or contact Devfarm Software at:

Devfarm Software, Attn: Public Relations, 2008 Altom Ct, St. Louis, MO 63146, 314.590.5800

PowerWF and Devfarm Software are trademarks of Devfarm Software, USA. PowerShell is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, USA. VMware, vSphere, and PowerCLI are trademarks of VMware Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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PowerVI - Minor Update

I just posted a minor update to PowerVI - PowerScripter to correct a licensing problem that was limiting some features in some environments.  It was also affecting our ability to unlock licenses for purchases.  If you have downloaded an evaluation prior to 8/26/2011 or purchased PowerVI before this date, you should download the new version.

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PowerWF & PowerSE 2.5 have been released!

PowerWF - Visual PowerShell is the ultimate PowerShell development tool. PowerWF allows you to create automated IT solutions by leveraging the full strength of PowerShell and Windows Workflow.

WHAT’S NEW in v2.5

• Added support for IE9
• Added support for PS Remoting
• Added support for STA
• Improved workflow runtime engine
• Improved ‘Generate PowerShell’ in script editor grid
• Improved support for Windows XP
• Improved app start performance

This is the version demonstrated at MS Tech Ed 2011 and the System Center Rally 2011 this summer. Download it today at http://powerwf.com

Every PowerShell cmdlet is at your fingertips for simple drag and drop script creation. Easily switch back and forth between visual and traditional scripts. 

PowerSE - Professional Script Editor

PowerSE’s advanced script editor, interactive console, integrated help and powerful debugger make developing PowerShell scripts easier than ever.

System Center - Service Manager

PowerWF for Service Manager is a MUST-HAVE for anyone using Microsoft System Center - Service Manager. Extend Service Manager’s authoring experience using PowerWF to create custom activities and Management Packs.

System Center - Operations Manager

Effortlessly create custom management packs for cross-vendor, 3rd Party and legacy system monitoring using PowerWF and Microsoft’s Operations Manager.

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PowerWF Extends Reach Into VMware® Automation

Devfarm Software acquires icomasoft’s VI PowerScripter for VMware

SAINT LOUIS, MO – Jun. 27, 2011 – Devfarm Software, creators of the PowerWF™ family of IT automation products today announced that it has acquired VI PowerScripter from Swiss based virtualization experts icomasoft®, the inventors of opvizor®, a leading-edge SaaS solution for predictive analysis and issue prevention.  PowerScripter is a unique VMware client plug-in for a tight integration of user-defined PowerShell® scripts into the object repository of VMware Virtual Infrastructure.  PowerScripter delivers predefined functions for common admin tasks and is capable of handling hundreds of custom scripts for direct usage from a dynamically generated context menu within the VMware client (for connections to vCenter, vSphere 4, ESX 3.5 or ESX 3i).

Today’s announcement builds on the successful technology partnership between PowerWF and PowerScripter.  PowerWF lets users automate their IT administrative task using a simple drag-and-drop interface to create PowerShell based automation scripts.

“The addition of PowerScripter to the PowerWF product family provides out-of-the-box value to our customers as they automate their VMware administration,” said Brian Butler, CEO of Devfarm Software.  “The combination of PowerWF and PowerScripter let users author PowerShell scripts and deploy them directly to the VI Client.”

“PowerScripter’s current customers will love working with the PowerWF team.   Their history delivering feature rich, quality products has always amazed me,” said Diego Boscardin, CEO of icomasoft.  “I look forward to watching how PowerScripter transforms in the coming years.”

About Devfarm Software:

Founded in 2008 by 15 year software veterans and Quest Software alumnus Brian Butler and Ben Vierck, St. Louis, Missouri based Devfarm Software’s mission is to build world-class products to simplify and automate the daily activities of IT administrators.  Devfarm Software’s flagship product, PowerWF Studio delivers on this dream by leveraging Windows Workflow Foundation and PowerShell to innovate in the Administration, Virtualization, Service Desk and Monitoring spaces.

For additional information, please visit the PowerWF website at http://powerwf.com or email Devfarm Software at sales@devfarm.com.

For questions about this press release, send an email to PR@devfarm.com or contact Devfarm Software at:

Devfarm Software, Attn: Public Relations, 2008 Altom Ct, St. Louis, MO 63146, 314.590.5800

About icomasoft:

icomasoft AG specializes in virtualization and cloud computing.  The Zug-based company is an independent Swiss manufacturer of opvizor®, a software-as-a-service solutions used to prevent issues and infrastructure instability.  Many local and global companies of various sizes rely on icomasoft software solutions.  Set up in July 2008 by Diego A. Boscardin (CEO) and Dennis Zimmer (Chief Strategy Officer), icomasoft is owned by its founders together with GCP gamma capital partners AG and Cantonal Bank of Zurich.

To find out more, visit http://www.opvizor.com

icomasoft® and opvizor® are registered trademarks of icomasoft AG, Switzerland.  PowerWF and Devfarm Software are trademarks of Devfarm Software, USA.  PowerShell is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, USA.  VMware, vSphere, vCenter and ESX are registered trademark of VMware, Inc, USA.  All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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MMS 2011 - Expo Hall

Here is a map of the Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) - 2011 Expo Hall. Click the image to see large version of the map.

I will update the expo hall map if more vendors send me their booth information.

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PowerWF & PowerSE 2.4.1 Released

If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.

- Reid Hoffman

PowerWF 2.4 was released just 1 week ago but as with any release, we’re never entirely satisfied. Today we’ve pushed up PowerWF version 2.4.1. In this release are a few very good performance optimizations that’ll speed up both two-way editing in PowerWF AND the responsiveness of PowerSE. Also in this release are bugfixes for every reported problem by the thousands of you who downloaded 2.4. Lastly, as a surprise for our very vocal Twitter friends we checked off a few items from their UI wishlists; e.g. close buttons and context menus on PowerSE document tabs.

As always, thank you for your continued support. Go get those bits! http://powerwf.com/download

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Drag and Drop MP Authoring for Operations Manager

Check out our video for the Microsoft System Center Alliance -

Spend some time to learn about System Center Management Packs and what they can do for your company. In this video you will see a brief customer scenario, a product demo and learn about the ITcross-platform management and customized management pack creation capabilities DevFarm has developed for your System Center environment. DevFarm is a trusted System Center Alliance partner and develops management packs specifically for System Center.

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PowerWF 2.4 has been released!

PowerWF - Visual PowerShell is the ultimate PowerShell development tool. PowerWF allows you to create automated IT solutions by leveraging the full strength of PowerShell and Windows Workflow.

WHAT’S NEW
• PowerSE - Script Editor, console, intellisence, and powerful debugger.
• Improved 2-way script editing
• Enhanced PowerShell support throughout the product. Even non-PowerShell activities now support PowerShell variables as properties.
• Workflow activities can be interrogated using the embedded PowerShell console.

Every PowerShell cmdlet is at your fingertips for simple drag and drop script creation. Easily switch back and forth between visual and traditional scripts.

Introducing PowerSE - Professional Script Editor
PowerWF’s PowerShell script editor is now available as a stand-alone product. PowerSE’s advanced script editor, interactive console, integrated help and powerful debugger make developing PowerShell scripts easier than ever.

System Center - Service Manager
PowerWF for Service Manager is a MUST-HAVE for anyone using Microsoft System Center - Service Manager. Extend Service Manager’s authoring experience using PowerWF to create custom activities and Management Packs.

System Center - Operations Manager
Effortlessly create custom management packs for cross-vendor, 3rd Party and legacy system monitoring using PowerWF and Microsoft’s Operations Manager.

Visit our new website - Product Information, Videos, and more

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PowerWF Studio v2.3 Released

Devfarm Software is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PowerWF Studio version 2.3. PowerWF is a business process automation tool based on Windows Workflow and fueled by PowerShell. Discover PowerShell plugins on your system including custom-built and third-party modules and snapins. Visualize and extend PowerShell with business logic using PowerWF’s drag and drop interface. Edit PowerShell either in Visual PowerShell mode or in the Script Editor. Integrate with a wide-variety of 3rd party applications ranging from PowerGUI for the desktop admin to enterprise-wide RBA solutions. Domain experts can create workflow templates of best practices for reuse and orchestration by others within an organization.

Version 2.3 Features:

• New PowerShell script editor
  Syntax Highlighting
  Intellisense
  Debugging
  Integrated community script engine
• Two-way editing; Edit scripts either in the new PowerShell Script Editor or by dragging and dropping on the Workflow canvas
• Faster Module and Snapin Discovery
• Improved System Center Operations Manager integration; Added support for excluding class definition properties, Added support for selection of Performance counters & Thresholds
• New System Center Service Manager integration
• New ScriptBlock activity with Parameter support
• Faster workflow compiler; More than 80% faster compile times for the average workflow
• New Inspect Data action for all activities that produce output; Console output view, Grid view, and Property Grid view
• Workflow annotation; Supported in both the workflow view and script editor
• New AssignTo property on all PowerShell activities
• New PowerShell variables watch pane
• Improved embedded shell now shares context with the workflow document
• Improved Data Output Views; Automatically generate PowerShell script as data is Ctrl-Selected

Download a 30-day free trial today at http://powerwf.com 

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