Microsoft VM Offline Servicing Tool

As working with VM’s becomes more important in more scenarios, tools like this could make a big difference.

Microsoft opens Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool beta

Instrument your applications with WMI Providers - made easier in .NET 3.5 (from MSDN Flash)

        Instrumenting Your App w/.NET 3.5

And… how to consume performance counters

Consuming (and publishing) Performance Counters