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UiPath Orchestrator Cheat Sheet for Version 2022.

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Overview
UiPath Orchestrator is a web-based application that helps you orchestrate your
UiPath Robots in executing repetitive business processes. The 2022.10 release
brings numerous updates and improvements, enhancing the platform's functionality,
performance, and security.

Key Features and Improvements


1. Installation and Upgrade Enhancements
Support for Windows Server 2022: Orchestrator now supports installation on Windows
Server 2022.
Elasticsearch 8.x Support: Both standalone and Automation Suite Orchestrator
support Elasticsearch 8.x, improving logging capabilities.
New Scheduling System: A new internal library has replaced the Quartz.Net framework
for scheduling, offering better performance and shorter delays in trigger
scheduling.
2. Database and Logging
Read-only Replica: You can configure a read-only replica of the operational
database to enhance system performance by offloading read operations.
Updated SQL Client: Upgraded to Microsoft.Data.SqlClient version 3.1.1, which
replaces the outdated 3.0.1.
Improved Logging: Various improvements to NLog targets, including default value
reversion and enhanced target configurations.
3. Security Enhancements
ConfigProtector Tool: The UiPath.ConfigProtector.exe tool has been enhanced to
encrypt and decrypt sensitive information, with new parameters for signing settings
and key encryption.
Identity Server Configuration: The web.config file now enforces the
ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT variable set to Production, ensuring a consistent and secure
environment setup.
4. Operational Improvements
Personal Workspace Conversion: New API endpoints allow converting personal
workspaces into modern folders, improving organizational structure and
accessibility.
Folder Permissions: Insights users can now be restricted based on the folders they
have access to in Orchestrator, enhancing data security and relevance.
Long-Running Workflows: Support for accurate reporting on long-running workflows
with new measures for suspended time.
5. Insights and Reporting
Historical Data Export: You can export historical data to external reporting tools
like Power BI and Tableau for advanced analysis.
New ROI Templates: New templates for business ROI and queue-based transactions are
available, enhancing the ability to measure automation benefits.
Migration and Compatibility
Upgrade Paths: Ensure compatibility by following the recommended upgrade paths and
using the UiPath migration tools for seamless transitions from older versions.
Known Issues: Address known issues such as calendar migration limitations and job
trigger inconsistencies by following the provided solutions and workarounds.
Best Practices
Regular Updates: Keep Orchestrator and its components up-to-date to benefit from
the latest features and security improvements.
Detailed Logging: Implement comprehensive logging practices to monitor and
troubleshoot effectively.
Secure Configuration: Utilize the ConfigProtector tool and enforce consistent
security settings across environments.

iPath Orchestrator Monitoring Cheat Sheet for Version "2022.10"


Overview
UiPath Orchestrator provides comprehensive monitoring solutions to help you keep
track of the health and performance of your robotic automation environment. With
the "2022.10" release, several new features and enhancements have been introduced
to improve the monitoring capabilities of Orchestrator.

Key Monitoring Features


1. Real-Time Metrics
Dashboards: Orchestrator offers tenant-level monitoring dashboards that display
aggregated data from all folders and personal workspaces you have access to. These
dashboards provide insights into various dimensions such as Machines, Processes,
Queues, and Queue SLAs.
Metrics Timeframes: You can view the state of your system over different
timeframes, including the last hour or the last day.
2. Alerts and Notifications
Separate Alerts for Attended and Unattended Robots: The alerting system now
differentiates between attended and unattended robots. Attended robot alerts are
less severe, with their fatal and error severity levels reduced to informational.
New Email Templates: Alert emails have been revamped to present error summaries and
alert details in a more intuitive format, making it easier to understand and
respond to issues promptly.
Cluster-Level and Database-Level Alerts: In High Availability Add-on (HAA)
configurations, you can set up alerts at both cluster and database levels to
monitor the status and performance of nodes and databases.
3. Read-Only Replica
Database Performance: Orchestrator can be configured with a read-only replica of
its operational database, which helps in distributing the read load and improves
overall performance.
4. High Availability Monitoring
Prometheus and Grafana Integration: The High Availability Add-on (HAA) for
Orchestrator can be monitored using Prometheus and Grafana, providing robust
visualization and alerting capabilities for your cluster.
5. Enhanced Logging
NLog Enhancements: The upgrade to the "2022.10" version includes improvements to
the NLog infrastructure, ensuring better log management and troubleshooting
capabilities.
Setting Up Monitoring
Configuring Alerts
Cluster-Level Alerts:

Navigate to the HAA settings page and select the Alerts tab.
Use checkboxes to select desired alerts and parameters.
Database-Level Alerts:

From the Databases page, select the desired database and go to the Configuration
tab.
Select and configure the alerts for database performance and throughput monitoring.
Monitoring Tools
Prometheus Exporter:
Configure the built-in Prometheus exporter on port 8070.
Use Grafana dashboards for visualizing and analyzing the metrics.
Best Practices
Regular Monitoring
Proactive Alerts: Regularly review and adjust alert thresholds to ensure you are
notified of potential issues before they impact operations.
Dashboards: Utilize tenant-level dashboards to get a comprehensive view of your
system’s performance and health.
Log Management
Detailed Logging: Implement detailed logging and ensure NLog targets are correctly
configured to capture all necessary information.
High Availability
Cluster Health: Regularly monitor the health and performance of your HAA cluster
using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure high availability and disaster recovery
readiness.

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