ControlUp users discussed the possibility of assigning a Custom Script Action in different views and provided examples of where it could be useful. A screenshot was shared as a reference.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
ControlUp’s New Streaming Reports Excite Users for Clearer Data and Insights
Users are excited about the new streaming reports from ControlUp, with one user particularly happy about the available data for PVS write cache usage trends. Another user inquires about where to find the report, prompting a discussion about using raw data for creating custom reports and the benefits of having historical data in the streaming reports. There is also mention of rotating reboot schedules and how the raw data can showcase the effects of changes made.
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Discussion on Virus Detection in ControlUp Folder
A user shared their findings on the ControlUp folder - it looks like after 5 days, eicar was no longer detected as a virus. The user did not know what a bloom filter was, so they sent the logs to a defender expert. After researching, they became more confused and someone joked about flowers.
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Troubleshooting Missing Folder Scripts in ControlUp
A user experienced issues with a script not showing up on the list of available scripts, despite being visible in policies and having the correct permissions. The script only appears when running the automation script wizard, and everything seems fine with the variables. It is a folder script and trigger, and only seems to cause problems when created as a folder script. Other forum members offered suggestions and provided further information on related topics.
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Troubleshooting Client-Side Errors in Citrix Applications with ControlUp
A user asks about monitoring client-side errors when launching Citrix applications, and another suggests using ControlUp to trigger alerts for this issue. There is a question about including the application name in email alerts, but it seems this is not possible with current template variables. Other members may have creative solutions to this issue.
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Troubleshooting Error in ControlUp Realtime Console and Dex Portal
Users discussed an error seen on ControlUp's Realtime console and Dex Portal. They suggested checking for a data collector and provided a solution using XDPoShSDK. A command was given to check the admin address of a configured data collector.
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Tips for Decreasing Logon Time on Windows Devices
A team member asked for help in decreasing Windows logon time and requested any blogs or recommendations related to this issue. @member advised that the logon process for physical devices may be affected by AppX packages, but shared tips for optimizing logon duration in VDI environments. ControlUp's Analyze Logon Duration script can also be used for physical devices. Team members shared several links and resources for optimizing logon duration and dealing with AppX packages. Logon time is a key metric in VDI environments and AppX load times can be a bottleneck.
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Plans for Windows ARM Processor Agent for Edge Dx?
A user asked about plans for a Windows ARM processor agent for Edge Dx. Another user confirmed that it is currently possible to run it on Windows 11 with x64 Wow. The first user asked for the download, and was advised to use the regular Windows download and run it in compatibility mode.
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How to Monitor and Stop Running Services in ControlUp
A user asked how to monitor a service and stop it if it is detected as "Running". Another user suggested using the process name and creating a trigger with a script action to kill the process and stop the service. They also mentioned a cu script that can look into svchost, but it may not be able to be modified for this purpose. It was also mentioned that the system will not allow direct killing of svchost. The user will check if the service creates an event log and if it does, they can create a trigger and run a script action. The thread includes a few humorous responses as well.
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Updating Branding on ControlUp Automated Reports
A user asked about updating the branding on automated reports from ControlUp servers, however this feature is currently not supported. The user elaborated that branded reports with company logos and colors would be beneficial for sending to customers and incorporating into presentations. They suggested building reports similar to dashboards with customizable branding options. @member expressed interest in the idea.
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