A discussion on memory utilization in the machines in a container within the ControlUp web GUI. One user suggests sending the issue to the manager to showcase the value of memory hardware. Another user mentions that all individual machines appear to be "green" but there is a discrepancy between the fat client and web GUI. The issue is resolved after restarting the monitor servers.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
ControlUp’s Future Plans for the VDI Executable and Real-Time Console
A question was asked about the availability of the ControlUp VDI executable with the shift to cloud-based operations. ControlUp stated that their end goal is to get rid of the executable, but it will still be available for a while. Plans for on-prem are still uncertain but for the real-time console, ControlUp plans to go fully cloud-based with comparable functionality and configuration options. The timeline for this change has not yet been decided.
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Troubleshooting Data Loading Issues in ControlUp VDI App
A user was having issues with loading data in the VDI app on ControlUp. Suggestions were given for troubleshooting, including checking the agents on the data collector and following courses in the academy. The user also shared a connectivity test they ran from one of their monitors. After examining the monitors, everything seemed to be inbound and outbound communication was set up. However, the user noticed a recurring error in the event viewer on the agent machines.
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Upcoming Feature: Improved Sizing Recommendations in ControlUp
The "Sizing Recommendations" report is currently using the past 30 days of data, showing usage even during inactive hours. A user suggested implementing an option for only tracking business/active hours to accurately size machines. Another user stated that this feature is upcoming and development and testing have already finished, and deferred to a third member's knowledge on the release date.
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Sorting issue in ControlUp affecting Machines (VDA) view
Some users are experiencing an issue in ControlUp where sorting by table headings is not possible. This issue seems to only affect the "Machines (VDA)" view and does not occur in the "Sessions" view. Some users have found that recreating their custom views can be a workaround for this issue.
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Using ControlUp Commands to Understand Failure Reasons
A member inquired about the use of a specific ControlUp command, noting that the data displayed was in decimal numbers. Another member suggested adding the -translateenums function which provided the desired output.
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How to Find the “Open Tabs” Index in ControlUp?
A user asked about an index that displays open tabs in a Slack discussion. Another member mentioned it can be found in the builtin_appdx_navigation index and displays the number of open tabs. The original user expressed their gratitude.
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Tips for using APIs with ControlUp and other systems
Members of ControlUp discussed the use of APIs in the company's platform. Tips and suggestions were given for incorporating data into other systems and automating tasks. ITGlue, Rewst, and webhooks were also mentioned for further integration and customization.
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Customizing ControlUp Session Activity Report with Powershell Script
A user requested help in narrowing down the results of their session activity report to only show users who have launched a VDI session, and received suggestions to use a Powershell script. The script was provided and instructions on using it for Citrix platforms can be found at the given URL. The script can be modified for different timeframes and export locations.
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Can you Monitor Linux for Instant Clones with ControlUp?
A customer had an issue with configuring ControlUp for Linux instant clones. It was determined that Linux support for VDI is not currently available. The agent can be installed directly from the command line, but currently there is no option to register by device name. ControlUp for Desktops (CU4D) is used for monitoring Linux devices, but not for master image or instant clones scenarios. The customer was informed that this is a feature question on the roadmap, but no timeline is available yet.
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