A user asked a question about adding users to a ControlUp setup, with the question of whether it needs to be done via the Login Setup screen in version 8.7 or if it can be done through adding people to an AD group. In order to do this, users need to be added manually. However, ControlUp is working on enhancing its Solve/SAML integration, which will enable new users to be auto created as needed. This would be done with the new DEX platform/login when configured to use SAML. ControlUp will keep @member updated on its progress with the DEX platform.
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Investigating Citrix VDA Registration Issues with ControlUp
A ControlUp user was dealing with a fallout after domain controller patching impacting Citrix VDA registration. Yoni suggested using the built in machine action GP Update to check the Events pane for ID 14 and the domain membership script action for repairing identity issues, while other ControlUp SMEs were tagged for further help. Links were also provided to Microsoft articles for Kerberos and Netlogon protocols.
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Can ControlUp Remote DX be Installed on Dell Devices?
A user asked if the ControlUp Remote DX can be installed on Dell Thin Clients and Dell Wyse 5470 laptops - @member and @member confirmed that this was not on the supported list but that the integrated OS from https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-il/product-support/product/wyse-3040-thin-client/drivers# can be installed, with the RemoteDX, but not EdgeDX. @member helped clarify this, for which they were thanked with a beer.
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Mail alerts stopped updating even if we see failures on the ControlUp Dashboard
User was not receiving any mail alerts even though there were failures in the dashboard, and Teamshook alerts were not showing. After disabling and re-enabling the alerts policies, the issue was solved. Support indicated a potential issue with the backend. To investigate, they asked if enabling/disabling the scout or alert policy made a difference. The response was that re-enabling was a lucky attempt, as the issue was due to an issue on the backend side.
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Viewing and Adding Event IDs in ControlUp
A user asked how they could view and add Event ID's 1864, 1869, 1311, 1312, 1326, 2042, 2095, 2098, 4602, and 4604: these are errors or warnings and need to be set up with triggers to create alerts. The alerts will appear in the Incidents section and emails will be sent if a follow-up action is set up.
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Understanding the ControlUp “Logon Duration – Other” Setting
A user asked about the "Logon Duration - Other" metric and if there is a definition of user logon time that can be seen as comfortable. According to the responses, the metric is time that cannot be categorized into neat buckets and can be analyzed using the ControlUp script “Analyze Logon Durations”. In addition, Auditing should be enabled and Procon Mon can be used to look for more detailed information.
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Investigating ‘Down’ State in ControlUp Console User Sessions
When looking at user sessions in ControlUp Console, state "Down" can happen briefly during session logoff. This was observed in 20-30% of session logoffs. The "Down" state can indicate a closed session due to an error, and remote access might be possible via RDP. Users should try this next time the "Down" state appears.
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Setting Up Event Alerts with ControlUp
A user asked about setting up event alerts for an issue. The Support article https://support.controlup.com/docs/setting-up-triggers was suggested, and it was noted there is a Windows event trigger type. The user was also told that they can create a trigger by right-clicking the event in the Events tab.
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PowerShell Script to Show Published Apps by Delivery Group?
A user asked for an existing PowerShell script to show published apps by delivery group. A suggested script of Get-BrokerDesktopGroup, Get-BrokerApplication, and Select Name was provided and the user received the necessary help.
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Integrating with ServiceNow through ControlUp Solutions
This discussion covers the recommended methods for integrating ControlUp with ServiceNow - these include ControlUp Real-Time DX (VDI & DaaS) or other solutions. ControlUp has an Event Management module which includes integration via Email and Rest API. The blog posts "10 Simple Steps to Build Your Own Integration in ControlUp" and "Control Up Test Drive Part II" provide additional information.
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