The group discusses pinging Google and other options for avoiding latency issues. Some are concerned about Google blacklisting companies for pinging too much, while others defend using ping as a useful feature but acknowledge the need to disable it in certain security situations. OpenDNS and Cloudflare are suggested as alternative options to avoid pinging Google. The group has a meeting with Cloudflare scheduled.
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ControlUp for Desktops Training & Support Archives
ControlUp for Desktops (Edge-DX) training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Configuring Retention Policy for ControlUp Monitoring Data
A user asked about configuring a retention policy for monitoring data in real-time dx and edge dx. The only article found was for managing retention in Cu Insights, which is out of date. However, it was noted that this is managed from the backend with a default of 365 days for real-time and 30 days minimum for edge dx.
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Enabling Scheduled Updates and Run Capabilities on Specific Weekdays in ControlUp
A user requested the ability to choose the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month for machine updates in ControlUp's monthly patch picker. This would ensure that the updates happen on the same day of the week each month. The company will add this capability. The user also requested a similar feature for running scripts/actions in EDGE DX and has submitted a user voice for it.
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ControlUp EdgeDX: Custom Fields and Populating Meta_Strings
In this Slack discussion from ControlUp, a user asked about the availability of custom fields in EdgeDX. Another user mentioned the meta_string_1 through 3 fields which can be populated by running scripts on the endpoint. A sample script was shared by a member and it was suggested to use JSON format when writing to these fields. The discussion also includes a link to the ControlUp support page for scripting and creating custom indexes.
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Troubleshooting Reports for Installed Printers in ControlUp
Discussions regarding reports for installed printers took place in the ControlUp Slack channel. A script from the Edge DX script library was suggested as a solution, along with a section with SIP_EVENT tags and information in the script guide. It was mentioned that the script may need to be configured and checked for the overwrite checkbox in order to display properly. Various suggestions for displaying the information in the UI were also given.
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Using Tags as Variables in EdgeDX Scripts: A ControlUp Discussion
A discussion took place about using tags as variables in EdgeDX scripts. It was suggested to use Device Groups or environment variables, with some limitations on the characters allowed. There were also discussions about future updates to increase the tag length and whether there is a PowerShell module for EdgeDX. The conversation also touched on the time it takes for a tag to show up on an endpoint and creating new tags through the script. There were some issues with setting the tag initially, but it was resolved by using all lowercase letters and limiting to specific characters. It is possible that the tag length may be increased in the future.
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Troubleshooting a ControlUp Alert in Edge DX
A user noticed a change in the way a specific alert in ControlUp works, and was unsure of which computers were triggering the alert. Another user shared a script they had made to gather data, which may be helpful in this situation. Suggestions were made, such as adjusting the retrigger delay and modifying the time window, but the issue remains unresolved. The thread also includes code for a script that may assist with gathering data.
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Creating an Alert for Windows 11 Upgrades Using SCCM and Event Logs
The members of the ControlUp community discussed creating an alert for when users upgrade to Windows 11, and potential methods to determine this information. There was talk of using SCCM for confirmation, querying event logs, and even using a custom script that was shared in the text. The script was described as an experiment that the user can share if others are interested.
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Clarifying Formatting for Capturing VDI Data in ControlUp Edge DX
A user asked for clarification on how to properly format custom settings for capturing VDI data for employees view in Edge DX. Another user provided a solution and mentioned updating the documentation to avoid future errors. A screenshot of the updated JSON was also shared.
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Stopping Agents from Sending Process Info on wfica32.exe in EdgeDX
A user asked about stopping the agent from sending process information on wfica32.exe in EdgeDX. A response explained that this may be due to two separate data collection cycles and suggested checking if Citrix HDX Engine appears in the Employee / End User Activity reports. The Edge DX team confirmed that these are two separate data collection methods and excluding the process from custom settings will not exclude it from the End User Activity index / reports.
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