A discussion took place about upgrading controlUp agent and left-over files. It was discovered that cuAgent can also be installed/upgraded via winget, and an error message was encountered when trying to upgrade to version 9.2.0.622. Further questions were raised about why there may be left-over files after upgrading and if winget can detect installs pushed via console.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Webhooks vs API Integration for Teams in ControlUp Workflows
A user asked whether it is preferred to use Webhooks or API integration when integrating Teams. Another user responded that Webhooks would be fine, unless the standard nodes do not cover the necessary requirements. Manual configuration may be needed, but as long as it works for the specific use case, Webhooks are a suitable option.
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Writing Events to System Events Log with Custom SecureDX Scripts in ControlUp
A user asked about writing events to the system events log using custom issue scan/remediation scripts in SecureDX. Another user confirmed that the same formatting used for normal scripts should work. However, it was noted that missing options in the CU4C scripts may prevent this from working.
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Improving Understanding of CPU Queue Events in ControlUp
The group discussed how to better understand the details behind CPU queue events in ControlUp for Desktops. Some suggestions included adding specific event IDs for collection and using the new active processes > threads view to identify threads waiting for CPU availability. Complications to consider include CPU spikes and threads changing state rapidly. Running a WPA CPU trace may provide a better understanding of thread queueing.
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Troubleshooting Offline Windows Servers in ControlUp
Some Windows servers appear as offline, but when a user logs in through the hypervisor's remote console, they show as online again. A screenshot was requested and a possible solution was suggested. It was advised to submit a case to support@controlup.com with logs and screenshots for further analysis. Different ways to change logging levels were shared and it was asked if the server has AV in place. A possible explanation was offered and it was mentioned that logs would provide more insight into the issue. One user stated that they had put in exceptions for the AV, and another needed to wait before reporting. Screenshot and log files were recommended to help find a solution.
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Automating Reports for 5G Users with ControlUp Workflows
A user was having trouble finding a way to automate reports for users on 5G, and asked for a simple solution or if it required a support ticket. Another user suggested using workflows to automatically generate and send a report with the necessary information. Support was recommended for further assistance.
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Converting Uptime Values in ControlUp Workflows
A user had a question about ControlUp workflows and converting Uptime values from seconds to minutes. They have previously used the https://api.mathjs.org/ and AI options for this, but are unsure if there are any plans for a "calculation node." Another user mentioned that this functionality may already be available.
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Understanding the use of Invoke-CUQuery -Table in ControlUp
A user asked about using Invoke-CUQuery -Table and sIPAddresses to enrich alerts for ControlUp. They got it to work using individual quotes for each field. The discussion can be found at https://support.controlup.com/v1/docs/monitor-cluster-powershell-fields-by-table#computers.
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Setting up ControlUp Compliance for macOS with JamfPro as the MDM
A discussion about setting up Compliance for macOS with JamfPro as the MDM was had, with a user mentioning that they were prompted for additional approvals despite having imported the configuration profile from ControlUp's site. Others suggested adding additional configurations to the Profile Policy and raised the question of whether the "Local Network" option can be added using the PPPC Utility. Discussion also took place about whether documentation could be improved for this service.
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Troubleshooting Screen Recording in ControlUp for macOS with an MDM Deployment
A user posed a question regarding an MDM deployment of ControlUp for macOS and how the screen recording window should behave when remote access is attempted. Other users clarified that the pop-up is expected and not able to be managed by an MDM due to Apple restrictions. Additionally, it was noted that only standard users can approve screen recording via PPPC and other Quotes could be found. The article available is no longer available.
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