Protocol latency is the time taken by a communication protocol to process and transmit data across a network. Factors such as network congestion, distance, protocol overhead, and server processing time can affect latency. This can impact system performance and user experience, making it crucial to reduce protocol latency for real-time applications.
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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.
Addressing Drive Mapping Issues with a Custom Script Action
A user is seeking suggestions for a custom script action to identify the root cause of drive mapping issues for a customer. More information is needed on what the script should achieve. The customer deploys network drives via GPO, and the issue could be due to reasons such as VPN or insufficient permissions. The user wants to gather as much information as possible when a drive is not mapped, as a gpupdate/force does not provide insight into the cause of the issue.
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Troubleshooting Failed Remediations in ControlUp
Users discussed how to locate more information about failed remediations. It was suggested to enable logs on assigned devices for further details. Some users noted that remediations had failed but there was no logs folder, which was resolved by enabling logs in the Secure DX Agent. It was recommended to create a tag on Edge DX and assign it to relevant devices to apply the log.
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Remote Control Session Empty Drop-Down Box Issue Resolved at ControlUp
There was a discussion about empty drop-down boxes for selecting screens in remote control sessions. It was mentioned that remote control is only available for existing sessions and that this issue was resolved in the morning. A user also clarified that it is possible to start a remote session on a device with no sessions if given permission.
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Tips for Decreasing Logon Time on Windows Devices
A team member asked for help in decreasing Windows logon time and requested any blogs or recommendations related to this issue. @member advised that the logon process for physical devices may be affected by AppX packages, but shared tips for optimizing logon duration in VDI environments. ControlUp's Analyze Logon Duration script can also be used for physical devices. Team members shared several links and resources for optimizing logon duration and dealing with AppX packages. Logon time is a key metric in VDI environments and AppX load times can be a bottleneck.
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Plans for Windows ARM Processor Agent for Edge Dx?
A user asked about plans for a Windows ARM processor agent for Edge Dx. Another user confirmed that it is currently possible to run it on Windows 11 with x64 Wow. The first user asked for the download, and was advised to use the regular Windows download and run it in compatibility mode.
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Consistency in ControlUp DEX UI
A user suggests a more consistent UI in ControlUp's DEX, such as using consistent terms and bread crumbs for device navigation. Another user clarifies the difference between devices and details in each product. A screenshot comparison is shared.
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Triggers For Scheduled User Scripts in ControlUp
A user asked if it's possible to make a user script trigger once per day. Another user answered that there is an option for scheduled triggers in the configuration console. However, they also clarified that this might not be possible for scripts within Edge. A request for adding a scheduler for specific system scripts was mentioned. The original user apologized for the real-time distraction while answering from their phone. The discussion concluded with understanding and humor.
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Improving Orchestration Capabilities: Suggestions for ControlUp’s Script and Alert Libraries
A user inquired about a data index in EDGE DX that would show the missing patch count per user/device. Another user suggests calculating this through external data manipulation. The graph on the Device Averages - Most Missing Patches view is calculated on the fly based on data in the builtin_missing_patches index. The first user wanted this information for an alert, which prompted suggestions for using the existing alert template library and providing feedback to improve orchestration capabilities. It was also suggested to create an alert library for easy import and customization. There are plans to improve scripting and alerting capabilities.
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ControlUp Remote Shell Screen Discussion
A discussion took place about the remote shell screen in ControlUp - one user suggested adding an option for customizing the screen size. It was mentioned that the screen size can be adjusted through resolution or using the zoom button. The function works well with remote control from Mac to Windows or Linux, and also from Windows to macOS. However, some users experienced a fixed screen size depending on their resolution.
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