A member asked for recommendations in troubleshooting gaps between different phases, specifically the Windows Logon Time to FSLogix. Another member suggested using Process Explorer and shared a script that provides a timestamp to align with the tool. They also shared other tools, such as a remote event log tailer and procmon, and a webinar on using these tools. The webinar and tools can be found at https://github.com/guyrleech/Microsoft/blob/master/event%20aggregator.ps1.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Missing Data on MacOS Devices in ControlUp
A team member is experiencing issues with missing data, such as Active Processes, Missing Patches, and Power Events, after installing the ControlUp agent on a MacOS device. Another team member suggests deploying ControlUp Config Profiles. It is noted that the missing patches for MacOS may not show as CU4C is not yet available for this operating system. It is clarified that the missing patches in CU4D only show if there are any Apple updates missing, and that CU4C is not linked to the Missing Patch List. More information is sought before providing an answer to the issue.
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Troubleshooting Issues with Unregistered Machines and Zombie Sessions in a Single Delivery Group
A user asked for help with a problem in one delivery group where some machines become unregistered and create zombie sessions. This only occurs in one group, and the cuagent is stuck in stopping state on these zombie machines. The ControlUp team suggested looking at dependencies for the cuAgent and checking the event log to see if the OnStop function has finished. They also mentioned troubleshooting the SCM's responsiveness.
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Troubleshooting Issues in ControlUp: How to View Granular CPU and Memory Data
A user was looking for a more granular view on CPU and memory from the VDI and DaaS reports in ControlUp. It was suggested to use invoke cu-query to export real-time data or use triggers based on specific conditions. The historical pipeline only saves 5-minute data points, but each data point includes Min, Avg, and Max values. This information can be seen in the report UI.
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Reporting on High Network Utilization in ControlUp
A user is looking to report on applications with high Network Utilization in a Non-persistent environment. They suggest having a "Top 5" report for Network Usage. Another user recommends using the Process view in CU4VDI or the Monitor PowerShell query API to easily sort based on Network send or receive.
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The Possibility of an API for CU4C for Workflow Automation and Ticket Creation
A user asked about the possibility of an API for CU4C that could trigger workflows in CU4W when a patch is detected. Another user asked for clarification on the use case for this feature, to which the first user explained that it would help automate ticket creation for new application vulnerabilities. The CU4C PM, @member, would have more details on the API release and it was mentioned that it should be ready by the end of the month, with potential for more endpoints to be added in the future.
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Trouble with the SIPDEVICEGROUP Environment Variable
In a discussion about the SIPDEVICEGROUP environment variable, it was suggested that the EDXDEVICEGROUP variable may be more consistent. However, when checking the configuration data, there were still blank values. A solution was found when a user rebooted a PC that was reporting a blank value. The actual variables names are either SIPDEVICEGROUP or EDXDEVICEGROUP. Additionally, the device group can also be found in C:\ProgramData\ControlUp\EdgeDx\device_group.txt.
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Maximizing Usage of ControlUp VDI Licenses
A user asked for help in finding information on maximizing usage of VDI licenses. Other members asked for clarification on the license model. It was suggested that the user reach out to the sales team or CSM for help with concurrent licenses.
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Creating Scouts with API Key and Silent Install for Custom Hives
A user asked for assistance in creating scouts using an API key. Another user shared a link to a Knowledge Base article on silent installs for custom hives.A member asked for clarification on the API and offered to answer any questions.
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Triggering SecureDX Agent Installation in ControlUp.
Members discussed whether it is possible for the ControlUp for Devices Agent to trigger the SecureDX agent to install. Options for automatically installing the CU4C client using scripts were suggested, but with a disclaimer that it has not been tested by the Dev Team. This issue is on the roadmap but there is no ETA. A suggested workaround is to set the install script to run once per day. This process is outlined in detail in the discussion thread.
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