The user asked if it was possible to see if a user had used an application such as a VPN. @member recommended checking stopped processes and authentication logs, then provided a script to check the VPN default gateway. It was suggested that an alert could be set, but the user noted they were looking for a report. An update was provided, detailing how the user found the information they needed by looking at the user's login and logout times and logs. @member was thanked, and Blair was asked to set up a customer testimonial about it.
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Using the Universal EUC Sync Script in ControlUp
The user asked about the Universal EUC Sync script as the online documentation displayed a more up-to-date version than what had been downloaded from GitHub. They were informed that GitHub always provides the latest version and were advised to ignore the version displayed in their RT Console, and click 'yes' to any warning messages. It was also mentioned that the script may become a built-in functionality in the next major release, although this is subject to change.
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Fix for a Missing ControlUp Real Time Console Taskbar Icon
A user asked about a missing Real Time Console taskbar icon and a possible solution involving clearing the icon cache and restarting the computer. The user reported that this solution worked.https://www.mycitrix.com/ can also be used to get NetScaler licenses.
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Citrix Policy Disabled for Error Solving
The user experienced an error when using Scoutbees Custom Hive, but was able to solve the issue after checking the Citrix policy; it had been disabled. They concluded that they had missed the clear error shown in red. No bueno.
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How is the Duration of a Trigger in ControlUp Tracked?
An inquiry was asked about how the 5-minute minimum duration of a trigger in ControlUp is tracked - it must stay above the threshold for the full duration in order to be valid. Wouter clarified that the counter is reset if the metric dips below the threshold at any point.
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Investigating Failed Scripts in User Context in ControlUp
The user noticed that scripts that run as users are running from File C:\ProgramData\Avacee\sip_agent\scripts\ and two scripts from File C:\ProgramData\Avacee\sip_agent\scripts\temp\ are failing. The user inquired if anything changed and found out that the scripts are stored in the scripts folder, but are copied to a temp folder for the user when run in order to avoid multiple users running the same script. The scripts were working fine the previous week on 140 devices, only 4 devices had it functioning.
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High User Input Delay Issues: Patch Windows OS and Adjust CPU Priority
The user was asked if the high User Input Delay (UIP) was due to infrastructure issues or the Microsoft counter, and @member recommended patching Windows OS if there is a memory leak in ControlUp agent, as well as comparing session count/CPU usage and reducing CPU priority of non-critical processes. The user thanked and will patch as soon as possible. More information can be found in the article at https://support.controlup.com/docs/microsoft-known-issue-user-input-delay-counter-may-cause-handle-leaks-in-controlup-agent.
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Authentication Options for ControlUp Integration with Azure
The user asked about setting up ControlUp integration with Azure and using Certificate Options for authentication. They confirmed that only key/secret authentication is supported at this time.
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Implementing Multi-Tenancy for Managed Service Providers in ControlUp
A user asked who had successfully implemented multi-tenancy as a managed service provider in order to replace LogicMonitor. It was suggested to open bidirectional port 40706 between each tenant and the user's data center, and to set up certificate-based authentication. The user was advised to use 'MSP mode' and use the cert to see the parent organisation. Links to documentation were provided.
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Sivan’s “Did You Know”: The ControlUp Audit Log
This week is about the Audit Log, which can be enabled to go to a SysLog Server or Centralized Auditing. For more information, take a look at the ControlUp support articles at https://support.controlup.com/docs/audit-log and https://support.controlup.com/docs/centralized-audit-log.
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