What Are Plugins?

Plugins are pre-packaged sets of configuration elements and assets designed to extend the built-in capabilities of ManagementStudio. They enable administrators to quickly deploy new functionality without the need for complex manual setup.

A typical plugin may include:

• Portal Pages
• Portal Forms
• DMR (Data Mining Reports)
• PowerShell Scripts
• Email Templates
• Automation Rules
• And other supporting artefacts

These components are bundled together to deliver a specific process, feature, or enhancement—streamlining your configuration workload and ensuring consistency across environments.

Application Owner Engagement Process Plugin

The Application Owner Engagement Process plugin is a purpose-built feedback and ownership validation tool designed to gather up-to-date information from Application Owners. It streamlines the process of verifying details such as licence status, compliance posture, and upgrade readiness for each application, ensuring critical data remains current and accurate. Application Owner Engagement Process Plugin

Migration Satisfaction Survey Plugin

The Migration Satisfaction Survey plugin enables IT teams to gather structured feedback from users following their migration to Windows 11. It provides a simple, automated way to assess user sentiment, identify post-migration challenges, and uncover opportunities for improvement. Migration Satisfaction Survey Plugin 

Issue Reporting System Plugin

The Issue Reporting System plugin provides users with a dedicated channel to report any issues encountered during or after a migration. It empowers users to log and track problems in real time, while giving IT teams a centralised view of all reported issues to support rapid resolution. Issue Reporting System Plugin

Installing Plugins

To install a plugin:

1. Review the available plugin options listed below.
2. Click into a plugin’s details page to learn more about its purpose and contents.
3. Download the ZIP file provided.
4. Import the ZIP file directly into ManagementStudio via the Plugin Administration interface.
5. Admin path: Administration > Extensions > Plugins

Once imported, the plugin's components will be added to your system and available for immediate use or further customisation.

Important: Plugin Updates & Customisations

Plugins may be updated over time to introduce new features or address bugs. However, please take care when installing newer versions:

Do not install a new version of a plugin over your existing installation if you have made custom changes.
Importing a plugin will overwrite all components included in the package, which may result in the loss of any modifications you have made.

Best practices:

• Always back up your existing configuration (DB) before updating a plugin.
• Test updated plugins in a staging environment where possible.
• If necessary, manually compare and reapply your changes to the updated version.

Explore the plugin library below to enhance your ManagementStudio environment with ready-to-use, administrator-friendly solutions.

Further Support

If you require further support, please visit ManagementStudio's Service Desk to search the knowledge base or create a new support ticket.