A user needed help setting up a trigger and alert to detect a stolen device that may come back online. It was suggested to use the device_status, CPU, and device name to limit alerts and test it with another machine first. Similar guidance was also provided by the team.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
ControlUp’s Native Microsoft ETL Network Trace Script
A new script has been shared for capturing a native Microsoft etl network trace on a Windows machine without the need for 3rd party tools like Wireshark. This can be used within ControlUp Real-Time and allows for simultaneous tracing on multiple machines. Bonus: process ids are available for every packet and filters can be applied with Wireshark. Code snippet provided.
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Understanding Capacity in ControlUp Administration
A discussion about the measuring and meaning of "capacity" in ControlUp Administration took place, with links to related documentation. ControlUp monitors at a site have a total capacity and a used capacity, which can be configured from the console. More information can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/90-actions-for-controlup-monitor-management and https://support.controlup.com/docs/en/sizing-guidelines-for-controlup-v8-x
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ControlUp Metrics and Export Options
A user asked about a list of all metrics captured by ControlUp. Another user shared a link to a support page with PowerShell commands for exporting metrics by type and accessing metadata. The first user expressed their gratitude for the information.
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Using DEX API to Monitor Multiple VDI Organizations
A discussion was held about using the DEX API to pull VDI data from multiple organizations to display in Grafana. An API reference was shared and the need for an API key for each org was clarified. The user is working on a project to monitor the end user impact of changes and improvements to infrastructure. The MSP dashboard is still in development and the user is new to using APIs. The discussion took place in the #controlup channel.
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Troubleshooting Agent Deployment with ControlUp
The team at ControlUp discusses a problem with deploying agents to Windows 11 desktops. It is determined that the team was attempting to deploy the wrong agent and has now deployed the correct agent with more success. The team also discusses how to access the appropriate platform web interface.
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Using Copilot to Create a Script for Identifying Mobile Devices in ControlUp
A user shared a script created with the help of Copilot, intended to identify devices that have moved a certain distance based on location information stored in the Edge DX location_info index. The message includes a demo video, screenshots, and the script itself with comments. It is noted that the script was developed in python with Copilot's assistance. It is also mentioned that this is a script that can be used outside the product, using data from within the product. The script may need adjustments for different environments and variables. Some users expressed excitement and offered feedback on potentially improving the script. One user also mentioned their 50th birthday.
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Troubleshooting Remote Control on Windows 11 Entra Machines
ControlUp users are discussing the behavior of Windows 11 Entra joined machines when connected to VPN and trying to perform remote control sessions. The upcoming 2.15 agent may resolve these issues and can be tested on lab machines before rollout. The new agent also includes the ability to reconnect through reboot. The reconnect may take up to a minute due to data collection intervals and IP updates.
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Troubleshooting Bad Password issues in ControlUp EUC environ setup
There was a discussion about setting up an EUC environ in RTC and an issue with bad passwords being received despite correct information. The suggestion was made to temporarily increase user permissions as it was believed to be a problem with a lack of permissions, not the credentials. After trying this, it was confirmed that increasing permissions did resolve the issue. It was believed that the service account may have been removed from the view or admin AD group, causing the problem.
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Troubleshooting Process Memory Usage in ControlUp: Tips and Tricks
A user was having trouble with processes showing as "red" in the console for Memory Working Set, specifically for Outlook.exe. They asked if there was a way to change the 500MB barrier, as this was confusing for 1st line support. Another user suggested looking at the details view in task manager instead of the process view, and also mentioned that stress settings can be adjusted globally for all processes. The user provided a link to a knowledge base article about tuning stress. The original user then shared a screenshot and asked if ControlUp is showing better numbers than the OS. The discussion ended with a humorous remark about not being a memory expert.
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