Snow Integration Connectors

Official release of Snow Integration Manager 26.3.0

We are pleased to announce the release of Snow Integration Manager 26.3.0

This release includes: 

·      Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager connector: Added a new connector for collecting inventory from OLVM environments into SAM on Snow Atlas and Snow License Manager.

·      Discovery data from file connector: Added support for populating the DiscoveryDate field in discovery manifests.

·      ServiceNow ITSM connectors: Added a configurable page size for computer data retrieval.

·      ServiceNow ITSM connectors: Fixed OAuth authentication through connector-configured proxy servers.

·      HCL BigFix connector: Fixed duplicate device identity attributes that could cause incorrect device merges.

·      VMware vSphere connector: Fixed BIOS serial-number formatting for inventoried virtual machines.

·      VMware vSphere connector: Fixed proxy configuration restoration after aggregation.

·      BMC Discovery connector: Improved handling of software records with missing names.

·      HCL BigFix connector: Fixed missing records when processing large paginated datasets.

·      Microsoft Hyper-V connector: Fixed authentication for service accounts specified in UPN format.

·      Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization connector: Corrected host and datacenter identity mapping.

·      Snow XML connector: Improved processing of network adapter data without a MAC address.

·      HCL BigFix connector: Improved validation of software-instance and software-metric inclusion rules.

Customer Impact:

Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager Connector

Before this release: Customers using Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, including those transitioning from the legacy Oracle VM platform, did not have a supported SIM connector for collecting OLVM virtualization inventory into SAM on Snow Atlas or Snow License Manager. This resulted in limited visibility into OLVM-managed hosts, virtual machines, clusters, and their relationships, increasing reliance on manual collection or alternative approaches.

After this release: The new connector automatically collects inventory from OLVM environments through the OLVM API and imports OLVM-managed hosts, virtual machines, clusters, and their relationships into SAM Core on Snow Atlas and Snow License Manager. This expands virtualization inventory coverage, reduces reliance on manual processes, and helps customers transitioning from Oracle VM to OLVM maintain visibility across their virtualized environments to support license-compliance processes.

For configuration information, refer to the Oracle Linux VM connector user guide.

Discovery Data From File Connector

·      The addition of the DiscoveryDate field provides a consistent discovery timestamp, improving metadata consistency and reliable processing across discovery sources.

ServiceNow ITSM Connectors

·      The configurable page size improves computer-data retrieval reliability by allowing customers to adjust the number of records retrieved according to their environment and payload size.

·      OAuth requests now use the proxy settings configured in the connector, supporting reliable ServiceNow authentication in environments that require proxy communication.

HCL BigFix Connector

·      Corrected device identity mapping prevents distinct devices from being incorrectly merged, improving device identification and host-to-virtual-machine relationships.

·      Improved pagination ensures complete processing of large datasets, reducing the risk of missing software inventory records.

·      Improved filtering validation prevents inconsistent software-instance and software-metric selections, supporting more complete and reliable inventory data.

VMware vSphere Connector

·      Preserving BIOS serial numbers exactly as reported by VMware vSphere improves consistency when comparing or combining data from multiple inventory sources.

·      Correct restoration of proxy settings allows subsequent connector operations to use the appropriate network configuration without restarting Snow Integration Manager.

BMC Discovery Connector

·      Filtering software records with missing names prevents malformed records from disrupting downstream processing while preserving valid software inventory data.

Microsoft Hyper-V Connector

·      Correct handling of UPN-formatted service accounts supports successful authentication and data aggregation against remote SCVMM servers.

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Connector

·      Corrected host and datacenter mapping improves the accuracy of reporting, grouping, and license allocation in Snow Atlas and Snow License Manager.

Snow XML Connector

·      Allowing network adapter data without a MAC address aligns validation with the XML schema and improves XML data-processing reliability.

Release information

Product: Snow Integration Manager

Release Tier: Minor Release

Release Version: 26.3.0

Release Date: 2026-09-21

Release Availability: GA

Release Notes: SIM 26.3.0 Release Notes

Product Documentation: SIM Documentation, ITSM Documentation

Distribution method: Installer available for downloads here

Official release of Snow Integration Manager 26.3.0

We are pleased to announce the release of Snow Integration Manager 26.3.0

This release includes: 

·      Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager connector: Added a new connector for collecting inventory from OLVM environments into SAM on Snow Atlas and Snow License Manager.

·      Discovery data from file connector: Added support for populating the DiscoveryDate field in discovery manifests.

·      ServiceNow ITSM connectors: Added a configurable page size for computer data retrieval.

·      ServiceNow ITSM connectors: Fixed OAuth authentication through connector-configured proxy servers.

·      HCL BigFix connector: Fixed duplicate device identity attributes that could cause incorrect device merges.

·      VMware vSphere connector: Fixed BIOS serial-number formatting for inventoried virtual machines.

·      VMware vSphere connector: Fixed proxy configuration restoration after aggregation.

·      BMC Discovery connector: Improved handling of software records with missing names.

·      HCL BigFix connector: Fixed missing records when processing large paginated datasets.

·      Microsoft Hyper-V connector: Fixed authentication for service accounts specified in UPN format.

·      Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization connector: Corrected host and datacenter identity mapping.

·      Snow XML connector: Improved processing of network adapter data without a MAC address.

·      HCL BigFix connector: Improved validation of software-instance and software-metric inclusion rules.

Customer Impact:

Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager Connector

Before this release: Customers using Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, including those transitioning from the legacy Oracle VM platform, did not have a supported SIM connector for collecting OLVM virtualization inventory into SAM on Snow Atlas or Snow License Manager. This resulted in limited visibility into OLVM-managed hosts, virtual machines, clusters, and their relationships, increasing reliance on manual collection or alternative approaches.

After this release: The new connector automatically collects inventory from OLVM environments through the OLVM API and imports OLVM-managed hosts, virtual machines, clusters, and their relationships into SAM Core on Snow Atlas and Snow License Manager. This expands virtualization inventory coverage, reduces reliance on manual processes, and helps customers transitioning from Oracle VM to OLVM maintain visibility across their virtualized environments to support license-compliance processes.

For configuration information, refer to the Oracle Linux VM connector user guide.

Discovery Data From File Connector

·      The addition of the DiscoveryDate field provides a consistent discovery timestamp, improving metadata consistency and reliable processing across discovery sources.

ServiceNow ITSM Connectors

·      The configurable page size improves computer-data retrieval reliability by allowing customers to adjust the number of records retrieved according to their environment and payload size.

·      OAuth requests now use the proxy settings configured in the connector, supporting reliable ServiceNow authentication in environments that require proxy communication.

HCL BigFix Connector

·      Corrected device identity mapping prevents distinct devices from being incorrectly merged, improving device identification and host-to-virtual-machine relationships.

·      Improved pagination ensures complete processing of large datasets, reducing the risk of missing software inventory records.

·      Improved filtering validation prevents inconsistent software-instance and software-metric selections, supporting more complete and reliable inventory data.

VMware vSphere Connector

·      Preserving BIOS serial numbers exactly as reported by VMware vSphere improves consistency when comparing or combining data from multiple inventory sources.

·      Correct restoration of proxy settings allows subsequent connector operations to use the appropriate network configuration without restarting Snow Integration Manager.

BMC Discovery Connector

·      Filtering software records with missing names prevents malformed records from disrupting downstream processing while preserving valid software inventory data.

Microsoft Hyper-V Connector

·      Correct handling of UPN-formatted service accounts supports successful authentication and data aggregation against remote SCVMM servers.

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Connector

·      Corrected host and datacenter mapping improves the accuracy of reporting, grouping, and license allocation in Snow Atlas and Snow License Manager.

Snow XML Connector

·      Allowing network adapter data without a MAC address aligns validation with the XML schema and improves XML data-processing reliability.

Release information

Product: Snow Integration Manager

Release Tier: Minor Release

Release Version: 26.3.0

Release Date: 2026-09-21

Release Availability: GA

Release Notes: SIM 26.3.0 Release Notes

Product Documentation: SIM Documentation, ITSM Documentation

Distribution method: Installer available for downloads here

VMware vSphere 9.0 Compatibility for the VMware vSphere Connector in Snow Integration Manager (SIM)

We are pleased to announce that the VMware vSphere connector in Snow Integration Manager (SIM) has successfully completed end-to-end compatibility testing with VMware vSphere 9.0, including vCenter Server 9.0 and ESXi 9.0.

The validation confirmed that connector authentication, inventory discovery, and data ingestion continue to work as expected.

What this means for you

• Continued inventory coverage for VMware vSphere 9.0 environments
• Compatibility with vCenter Server 9.0 and ESXi 9.0
• Confidence when upgrading or deploying VMware vSphere 9.0
• Reduced connector integration and compatibility risk when upgrading your VMware environment

Important note

VMware vSphere 9.0 compatibility was validated using the existing VMware vSphere connector in Snow Integration Manager (SIM). No specific SIM upgrade, connector update, additional component, or configuration change is required.

However, we recommend using the latest available version of Snow Integration Manager to benefit from the latest product updates and fixes.

VMware vSphere 9.0 Compatibility for the VMware vSphere Connector in Snow Integration Manager (SIM)

We are pleased to announce that the VMware vSphere connector in Snow Integration Manager (SIM) has successfully completed end-to-end compatibility testing with VMware vSphere 9.0, including vCenter Server 9.0 and ESXi 9.0.

The validation confirmed that connector authentication, inventory discovery, and data ingestion continue to work as expected.

What this means for you

• Continued inventory coverage for VMware vSphere 9.0 environments
• Compatibility with vCenter Server 9.0 and ESXi 9.0
• Confidence when upgrading or deploying VMware vSphere 9.0
• Reduced connector integration and compatibility risk when upgrading your VMware environment

Important note

VMware vSphere 9.0 compatibility was validated using the existing VMware vSphere connector in Snow Integration Manager (SIM). No specific SIM upgrade, connector update, additional component, or configuration change is required.

However, we recommend using the latest available version of Snow Integration Manager to benefit from the latest product updates and fixes.

Certification of Snow for ServiceNow ITSM Connectors – Australia Release

We are excited to announce that the Snow for ServiceNow CMDB and Catalog connectors have been successfully certified for the latest ServiceNow Australia release.

Both applications are now available for download on the ServiceNow App Store and are fully compatible with the Australia release, enabling a seamless and fully supported integration experience.

What this means for you

• Continued alignment with the latest ServiceNow platform updates
• Ongoing compatibility and support for your integration use cases
• Confidence in using certified, production-ready applications

Important note

For customers and partners already using these integration connectors, no action is required. This certification does not introduce any changes or require updates to:

• Existing Snow for ServiceNow CMDB and Catalog applications
• Associated connectors configured in Snow Integration Manager. However, it is recommended to be on the latest version of Snow Integration Manager to benefit from the latest updates and patches

Official release of Snow Integration Manager 26.1.0

This release includes:

• Enhanced Microsoft AD Discovery with configurable aggregation periods, global site name support, and optional discovery without credentials—giving customers more control over data scope, simpler configuration, and improved support for complex AD environments.

• Optimized Microsoft Azure AD Discovery that retrieves only required activity fields—reducing unnecessary data collection, improving performance, and directly addressing customer security and data‑minimization concerns.

• Extended connector compatibility and continuity, including support for BMC Helix ITSM v25.4, SQL Server 2022 & 2025 discovery via SCCM, and updated GitHub Enterprise APIs—ensuring uninterrupted integrations despite upstream API and platform changes.

• Improved validation, accuracy, and reliability across connectors (Intune, Microsoft AD, Nutanix Acropolis)—helping customers avoid configuration errors and ensuring more accurate inventory and compliance data.

• Platform-level updates with adoption of Calendar Versioning for clearer lifecycle and support expectations, plus updated Flexera branding in SIM—aligning SIM with the broader Flexera portfolio and roadmap.

Release information

Product: Snow Integration Manager

Release Tier: Minor Release

Release Version: 26.1.0

Release Date: 31 March 2026

Release Availability: GA

Release Notes: Release Notes

Product Documentation: SIM Documentation, ITSM Documentation

Distribution method: Installer available for downloads here

Oracle VM Connector - questions from Snow R&D

[Originally posted in 2019]

Hi SnowGlobers,

for those who would be interested in the Oracle VM Connector, here's a question coming from our R&D: 

"Hi Supporters of this idea, we are just heating up our development machinery on this topic. Who of you would be available to answer some questions, to make sure we are aiming the right direction? 

Questions like: x86 only, or also Sparc?

Query the Hypervisor directly, or querying a Management Software instead?

Would the Management Software be Oracle VM Manager, or something else like OpenStack? 

Just get in touch with me, using the way you prefer. 

Thanks in advance,

@Oliver Berger​ "

So be sure to get in touch with him

Thanks!