A user asked if a widget for 'avg. Memory usage' has been created, but is only able to select 'Free memory'. Some users suggest using math transformations or expert builders to calculate the difference between 100 and 'Free memory'. One user explains that the expert builder uses JSON editing to subtract the average free memory from 100 and then multiply by -1 to turn the negative number into a positive.
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ControlUp Dashboards
How to Create a Dashboard in ControlUp?
A user asked if it is possible to create a dashboard in ControlUp. A colleague offered support and shared a video explaining how to get started and build detailed dashboards. They also suggested joining the # channel for additional assistance. Certifications from ControlUp are available.
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Combining Metrics in ControlUp Widgets
A user asked if it is possible to combine two metrics in one graph, as they currently have three separate widgets. The response states that one aggregation is currently supported with the normal builder, but additional aggregations can be added through the expert builder. This option requires knowledge of configuration code and is best used with a table widget. The user expresses their willingness to try the advanced editor.
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Widget Wednesday #3: Building Dynamic Dashboards with Variables
In this episode of Widget Wednesday, Chris Twiest takes a deep dive into variables and how they can transform ControlUp dashboards from static charts into dynamic, data-driven visualizations inside ControlUp.
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Displaying Online and Offline Devices with ControlUp
A user has a question about displaying online and offline devices using the 'last_communication' property with a range filter. Members suggest using a range filter on any other metric or playing around with the advanced editor to modify the JSON. They also suggest looking at more advanced features and plans for the future. The possibility of linking one table to two indexes is discussed, but is not currently supported. A different solution is being looked into for the future.
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Widget Wednesday #2: Tracking AI Website Usage Across Your Environment
In this episode of Widget Wednesday, we take on a topic that’s top of mind for many IT teams right now: AI usage visibility.
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Changing Default Date Setting in ControlUp
A user inquired about the possibility to change the default setting of 7 days to today on ControlUp. The answer is that it is not possible at the moment, but the platform does support URL parameters for dashboard bookmarks, which can be set to range=0d for today's date.
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Creating Endpoint Alerts with ControlUp
Some users discussed creating endpoint alerts using ControlUp and shared resources for ideas. There was also mention of event monitoring and a planned upgrade to version 9.1.5. One user created a Google doc with alert ideas to share with others.
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Widget Wednesday #1: Visualizing macOS Device Inventory with Donut Graphs
In this first episode of Widget Wednesday, we kick off a new video series focused on practical, real-world dashboard widgets you can build directly inside ControlUp.
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Troubleshooting Dashboard Access on ControlUp
A user is having trouble accessing dashboards on ControlUp and asks for help. Another user responds that the dashboards are still in beta and may require specific prerequisites, such as enabled end user activity tracking. The first user confirms they have a desktops license and suggests it may not be working due to a renewal issue. They express hope that the feature will be extended to VDI and have submitted feature requests for report formatting. Another user responds that ControlUp is working on enabling VDI and more. The first user mentions having a case open for the license issue.
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