A user was having trouble adding new roles in ControlUp and it was suggested to contact Support for assistance. It was also recommended to use a user group instead of a specific user for the role. The owner can be reset by Support if needed.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Including Template Variables in ControlUp ServiceNow Events
Users discussed how to include template variables such as $(Object), $(FQDN), $(ResourceType), and $(ObjectName) when creating ServiceNow events using the $CUTriggerObject. A suggestion was made to use the RESTful API or an intermediate method like a webhook or event follow-up action. @member confirmed that template variables cannot be used within the script itself, but only in follow-up actions.
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Remediation Options for BSOD Events in ControlUp
The EDGE DX team's work focusing on BSOD events has been impressive, but some users are looking for remediation options. Windows forum responses suggest updating drivers, rebuilding the OS, or replacing the device as common options. The forum can be found at -insert ControlUp URL here-.
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Understanding ControlUp Agent Sessions and Views
A discussion about agent sessions - some users are having trouble understanding the different views and their purpose. One user suggests explaining to select "all" to avoid confusion, while another suggests sharing preset views to prevent modification. The possibility of shared views being locked and read-only is also mentioned.
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Edge users experiencing ControlUp license pop-up.
Some users are experiencing a license-related pop-up in Edge. Closing and reopening the browser seems to resolve it. Chrome users do not seem to be affected.
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Pre-Filling Event Pane Settings for All ControlUp Users
A user asked if it is possible to pre-fill/pre-stage Event Pane settings for all ControlUp users, as it seems to be a user-specific configuration. Some suggestions were to use PowerShell to add filters, but others pointed out that credentials are encrypted by user SID so that may not work. The user also asked if these events filters could be set as a GPO setting. File name: "%appdata%\ControlUp\Configuration\CommonPrivateConfiguration.xml"
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Troubleshooting High Latency Events in ControlUp Network Monitoring
A user asked for help with high latency events on a machine. They have set up traceroutes to monitor the network, but the data doesn't seem to correspond to the displayed value. Another user suggested looking at the device at the time of the spikes and running a continuous ping. It was also mentioned that the traceroutes and pings are only run at set intervals, so some packets may have high latency while others are in a lower range.
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SAML Login Timing Issue and Suggestions for ControlUp DEX Environment Setup
A user encountered an issue while setting up the DEX environment, where first-time users attempting to login via SAML were receiving a "You don't have permissions to view this page" error until they logged out and back in. This may require a support ticket to resolve, and the user suggests that SAML group memberships should be displayed in the User Settings - Roles list. Another user suggested that this could be a timing issue, as the initial role may not be known until after the first login. The initial issue was not resolved and will be revisited the following day.
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Remote Control Issue with Consent Pop Up
Multiple users experienced errors when trying to use remote control to access a device without a logged in user. This may be due to changes that were made, as it used to work in the past. It was suggested that the issue may be related to the user consent pop up. Some users reported getting the same error message when trying to remote in. It was also noted that the issue may be caused by using the 2.13 GA agent or the 2.13 RC on the tenant.
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Understanding Latency in VDI Citrix Environment for Optimal Work Performance
A user asked about the acceptable latency for a VDI Citrix environment, citing resources noting affects on voice calls with latencies as high as 60 ms or 150 ms. Another user noted heavy voice call usage affecting latency lower than 60 ms. Company-specific baselines and tracking are important to determine acceptable latency for a company. The user conducting the test didn't experience discomfort or issues with work while testing in the 200-250 ms latency range. ControlUp Insights may have data available on the use of Unified Comms feature.
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