The team discussed using custom reports to determine which device models to target for a refresh. They suggested exporting data to power Bi or creating a script to gather information, and mentioned the new Edge DX api. They also noted potential limitations with aggregation on the tenant side. A member asked for clarification on connecting multiple indexes in Power Bi. The conversation concluded with instructions for paging through data or using export.
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ControlUp Dashboards
Finding the Right Dashboard for Monitoring with ControlUp
The ControlUp team discussed dashboard options for monitoring machines and identifying ones that need attention, with a suggestion to use PowerBI. It was noted that data can be exported using the streaming API and instructions for this can be found at https://api.controlup.io/reference/how-to-create-api-keys.
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Deploying EdgeDX Agent on Virtual Desktops and Checking Licensing – Tips from ControlUp Users
A user asked about deploying the EdgeDX agent to virtual desktops. Others confirmed that it is possible and shared tips for installation, including adding extra settings and checking licensing. The agent can also be installed on non-persistent machines. The licensing system for EdgeDX is per device, and current usage can be seen on the overview dashboard or in the maintenance section of the EdgeDX configuration settings. Links to helpful resources from ControlUp were also shared.
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Customizing Insights Dashboard with External Data in ControlUp
A user asked if it was possible to customize a field in an Insights Dashboard by requesting information from an external server. A ControlUp employee confirmed that it was technically possible but not supported out of the box and suggested reaching out to a CSM or account rep for further discussion. It was also noted that the underlying platform of IOP is Splunk and it may be possible to achieve this using its functionality. However, the user's company and the customer need to clearly define their needs before deciding on a technical solution.
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ControlUp Academy: Metrics Dashboard Suggestions for Omnissa Horizon Customers
A discussion took place about what metrics an Omnissa Horizon customer may want on a dashboard. Some suggestions were for metrics about pods, connection servers, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) as well as user access gateway (UAG) metrics and creating custom reports with data collected by ControlUp. There was also mention of creating historical reports and making the process of creating custom reports easier within the ControlUp Analytics feature. The team will gather more information and report back.
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Using DEX API to Monitor Multiple VDI Organizations
A discussion was held about using the DEX API to pull VDI data from multiple organizations to display in Grafana. An API reference was shared and the need for an API key for each org was clarified. The user is working on a project to monitor the end user impact of changes and improvements to infrastructure. The MSP dashboard is still in development and the user is new to using APIs. The discussion took place in the #controlup channel.
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How to Share Dashboards on ControlUp Portal
A user has created a private dashboard on the ControlUp portal and wants to share it with their team or everyone. They are not seeing the share option on the dashboard and are curious about the required permissions. The team suggests referencing the Edge DX article for necessary permissions, but will also update the article to mention permissions for Real-Time DX. The user may need to add their email address in SAML if they are not recognized as having the required permissions.
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Changes in Dex_Score Alerting for Devices in ControlUp
A member of ControlUp inquiries about a change in the alerting for dex_score, as they have been receiving false alarms recently. After further discussion, it is revealed that the device_score is calculated differently and is not stored in any index. The device_status index does include a field for dex_score, but it is used for the Employee Centric Dashboard.
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Troubleshooting Reboot Processes in SecureDX
Some users discussed the process of rebooting devices during remediation in SecureDX, as well as the possibility of configuring this in the template. One user mentioned being unable to click on "pending restart" to filter and select devices to restart. Others chimed in with troubleshooting suggestions. Discussions also included details of how certain updates may require a reboot.
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Custom DaaS/VDI dashboards and timeline sizes in ControlUp
A user asked for help building a custom DaaS/VDI dashboard and wanted to know where to find the timeline size for the chart, specifically for a timeframe larger than the default 5 minutes. Another user clarified that custom dashboards only show real-time data and not historical data, thus making the requested feature not currently possible.
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