***Updated to correct typo on the hyperlink - thanks to Blake Handler for the heads-up*** 

With the recent launch of Operations Manager 2007 and Systems Center Essentials 2007, we've been getting a lot of queries about extending the native capabilities of the standard Management Packs. It all looks a bit daunting to start with, but there's some excellent guidance on Steve Wilson's AuthorMPs site that'll help to get you started with the key concepts through a selection of tutorials and sample MPs. So, pull back the boards and have a play with the plumbing and wiring!  [RH]