One of SQL Server 2008 R2's most anticipated features is centered around its new multi-server management capabilities. As of the current Community Technical Preview (CTP), this feature is referenced as the utility control point (UCP), so that is how it will be referred to in this article.
The UCP allows you to gather a large number of metrics about multiple SQL Server instances and display this data in an easy-to-use dashboard report. This report provides a quick overview of your entire enterprise from a single screen within SQL Server Management Studio. The utility control point does this by creating a database on the server that will function as your UCP. The monitored instances then upload their data to the UCP. Read more
