A user is seeking suggestions for a custom script action to identify the root cause of drive mapping issues for a customer. More information is needed on what the script should achieve. The customer deploys network drives via GPO, and the issue could be due to reasons such as VPN or insufficient permissions. The user wants to gather as much information as possible when a drive is not mapped, as a gpupdate/force does not provide insight into the cause of the issue.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
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Troubleshooting Failed Remediations in ControlUp
Users discussed how to locate more information about failed remediations. It was suggested to enable logs on assigned devices for further details. Some users noted that remediations had failed but there was no logs folder, which was resolved by enabling logs in the Secure DX Agent. It was recommended to create a tag on Edge DX and assign it to relevant devices to apply the log.
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Maximizing Use of ControlUp Academy and Running Scripts on All Machines
The discussion inquired about the functionality of ControlUp Academy, a training platform that offers free self-training and instructor-led content. Certifications from ControlUp are also available. Suggestions were given on how to filter out machines without the agent in order to properly run a PowerShell script on all machines. Additionally, it was recommended to disconnect from all extensions and connect to a specific folder in order to avoid complications with unmanaged machines. Local machine accounts are used when running a script, but the agent must be connected to the tree for it to function properly.
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Performance Issues with ControlUp’s Solve/Dex Feature
Several users have reported that the solve/dex feature on ControlUp is performing slowly, with reports of up to a minute wait time or timeout when trying to display top processes of a terminal server. This issue seems to be dependent on the monitor's pressure, although it has been noted that this is not the case for historical data. Performance on report data is also being affected.
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Troubleshooting remotedx metrics on multiple user sessions with Citrix server
A user asked about an issue with remotedx metrics on multiple user sessions accessing a Citrix server. Another user replied that it should work for all sessions. Open a support ticket if the issue persists.
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Windows Compatibility and .NET Core Support in ControlUp
A user is testing the new platform and ran into issues on Windows 7 x86 SP3 and Windows 7 x64 SP2, which have been modified heavily. The user expects that only versions of Windows supported by Microsoft would also be supported by ControlUp. However, the v9 agent suggests support for W7 x64 SP1+. The user is also considering the vagueness of .net core support for W7 and the plans to migrate to .net core 8 or 9, as support for .net core 6 is ending.
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Remote Control Session Empty Drop-Down Box Issue Resolved at ControlUp
There was a discussion about empty drop-down boxes for selecting screens in remote control sessions. It was mentioned that remote control is only available for existing sessions and that this issue was resolved in the morning. A user also clarified that it is possible to start a remote session on a device with no sessions if given permission.
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Understanding the MasterFQDN Key for Non-Persistent Images in ControlUp
A question was asked about the MasterFQDN key for non-persistent images and its function. It sets a registry value on the master image, which allows each subsequent machine to register to the backend. It is recommended to clear this value after updating the image to avoid all non-persistent machines having the same value.
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The Difference Between Worst Case and Max Metrics in ControlUp
Discussed the difference between worst case and Max metrics and how it depends on whether lower or higher is desirable. There were varying opinions on the topic internally, and further exploration of the new data in streaming is needed.
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Troubleshooting Script Issues with “Power On Generic VM” in ControlUp
A user reported encountering an issue with the "Power On Generic VM" script while using ControlUp at a customer's site. Others responded with potential solutions and one user shared their process for releasing scripts on the ControlUp Community Slack channel. The original poster planned to run the script in a trigger on powered off VMs and asked if this would affect permissions. The conversation also delved into the necessary user permissions for scripts that use invoke-cuquery or similar functions and the importance of running as a domain user. A linked to a previous post about releasing scripts on the ControlUp Community Slack channel was also shared.
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