There were reported issues with script execution on ControlUp Agents within an organization. Errors were received when executing specific scripts, but not when using the Realtime Console. The problem may be with ControlUp monitor servers. For now, a workaround is to stop the affected monitors, delete the ControlUp Store.xml file, and restart the monitor. This is a known issue and will be addressed in a future release. The issue is documented as VSO 155910 and 158919.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Clarifying ControlUp’s Marketing Terms
A member asked about the referencing in two items on the feature list of ControlUp's website. These items are related to CPU priority and memory allocation session state triggers, which can automatically increase CPU priority if a process exceeds a certain threshold.
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Understanding Edge DX Agent’s Location Data Accuracy and Privacy Concerns for ControlUp Users
Location data from Edge DX agent seems to be inconsistent, with devices reporting in different locations than their physical location. It was suggested that the agent uses the WAN IP, provided by the ISP, which can be inaccurate. Some users suggest enabling location services on the endpoint for more accurate data. However, there may be privacy concerns with this feature. ControlUp's support site provides information on how to customize locations based on IP ranges.
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Improving User Experience on ControlUp Insights
A discussion about admin and service desk user experience for CU Insights took place, with some users mentioning issues with browser performance. Some recommended trying the new reports in Solve, while others suggested that Insights was moving towards a new service for better usability. The timestamp feature was also discussed, with some users asking for it to be made more visible for easier use. It was also mentioned that an API endpoint for start/stop/active/idle/disconnect/reconnect times is in the works for common questions. The timestamp feature can be found on the Insights platform by clicking on the Show/Hide icon. The timestamp can also be displayed by default by clicking on the same icon.
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Troubleshooting Device Score Beta in ControlUp Dashboard
The Device Score Beta on the dashboard shows a different score than the device view, possibly due to different time intervals. The drill down dynamically determines the interval while the dashboard is based on the latest 1 minute interval data point. It was suggested that the issue may be due to different raw data points in a single time window and the drill down not taking logon duration into consideration. The PM for this feature is aware of the issue.
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Troubleshooting Solve Discovery for ControlUp
A user was having issues with only one out of three sites being displayed in Solve Discovery. Another user suggested checking the data sources in the console and reaching out to support with a screenshot if necessary. The user thanked them for their help.
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“Missing “Show Session Processes” in ControlUp Historical View for Streaming Users”
A user asked about the "Show Session Processes" feature in the historical view on ControlUp. Another user suggested that it may not be available on the streaming version. The user provided the URL for the historical page and it was confirmed that streaming was being used. The meaning of streaming was explained as a new method for sending data to the backend with a shorter delay. The user requested an estimated time for when the process info for sessions will be available in streaming. The team was excited about this update.
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Creating Triggers for Windows Events in ControlUp
A team member sought help in creating a trigger for a specific windows event (with event ID 4725), which they wanted to log for future review. Other members pointed out that the event information needed to be at an audit failed level and also needed to be a supported event log. A link to support documentation was provided for reference. No further workaround was suggested.
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Creating a Custom Report in ControlUp: Tips and Suggestions
A user asked if the Slack discussion was the best place to ask a question about creating a specific custom report, and received responses recommending using APIs or a PowerShell script. Another user mentioned the option to use filters and add more filters for columns not displayed in the report. However, the issue of fully patched machines not showing in the index was also noted. It was suggested to explore other options.
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Custom Report Creation in ControlUp Dex
A user asked where the option is in Dex to create a new custom report, possibly for Edge DX. Another user, noting the change in settings, confirms there is no longer a separate custom reports option. This feature can now be found in the same way as in Solve.
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