A user requested help setting up an alert in Edge DX to be notified when a macOS device shuts down or goes offline. They specifically asked for the exact Data Index, Field, and Condition to use. Instructions were given to navigate to Events → Alert Rules → Add Alert, set Product to Devices, and use the following settings: Method: Static Threshold, Category: Select the _devices data index, Field: last_communication, Operator: Contains, Time Window: 600 seconds (10 minutes minimum), Hits Required: 1, Retrigger Delay: 3600 seconds (1 hour). They were also reminded to add platform=2 for MacOS only.
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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.
How to View Installed Store Apps in ControlUp
A user asked about viewing installed store apps in ControlUp. Eugene mentioned that this is currently being worked on and may be included in the upcoming "Agent ONE" release. In the meantime, he suggested using a custom script to create and implement a custom index for reporting on store apps. The script was also shared for convenience.
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Creating Filters based on ControlUp Data Indexes
Some members of the group discussed the possibility of creating filters based on data indexes in ControlUp. One member suggested creating a custom report and using filters, but another member pointed out that this method doesn't allow for running scripts. The original user requested a feature to allow for selecting all items from a report and running a script. The article will discuss the potential for expanding the existing feature in ControlUp that only applies to fields in the _devices index, to other indexes to make this process easier.
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Creating Applications Report for Devices on ControlUp
A user needed help creating a report with data about applications on their devices. They used the 'Installed_apps' data index and wanted to use the 'App focus' or 'builtin_process_stop' data indexes for information about usage, but there was no relationship between the data. Another member suggested using dashboards or workflows to gather the data and provided an example.
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Clarifying ControlUp Alert Retrieval Methods
The team wondered if alerts go to an index and how they can be pulled. It was suggested to check another endpoint instead and the confusing naming will be fixed. Links to ControlUp API were provided.
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How to View Device and Experience Scores in ControlUp Dashboard
Some employees were discussing the combination of Device Score and Experience Score in a consolidated view or score. @member asked if there was any built-in reports or dashboards to view this combination, and @member answered that it exists within the DEX Score Trending Dashboard from the Dashboard Gallery. However, there was some confusion as to whether this data is based on the Device Score or the Experience Score. It was clarified that the metric used is the Experience Score, and the breakdown of this score can be found in the Employee module. The team discussed different ways to view and analyze this information, and it was suggested that a call be set up for a deeper dive into the dashboards. The conversation also referenced ControlUp URLs such as https://support.controlup.com/docs/device-score and https://support.controlup.com/docs/experience-scores.
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ControlUp Releases New Live RMM Feature with Temperature Graph
A new live RMM feature has been released by ControlUp, which includes a three second interval temperature graph. This feature is separate from the default historical view, but a custom dashboard can be used to display the information. Updates to the historical view may be released in the future.
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Installing ControlUp Desktop Agent in VDI Setup
A discussion was had about how to install the ControlUp Desktop agent in a VDI setup without having it auto update when users log off. One solution suggested was to create a special device group for the VDI desktops and set a fixed version control rule for that group. Links to instructions and relevant downloads were also shared. It was also mentioned that using the Sip agent instead could be the best option in this scenario. No issues were reported with the web portal.
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How to Export Audit Logs for Dex Platform Using ControlUp APIs and Workflows
The topic of exporting Audit Logs for the Dex platform arose in Slack, and several members provided possible solutions using ControlUp APIs and workflows. The API article can be found at https://api.controlup.io/reference/orgauditlogpubliccontroller_getall and events overview can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/incidents-and-events-overview?highlight=Vdi%20event. The user was looking to export the logs to a different location, specifically Azure Sentinel.
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Creating a Device Matching Workflow in ControlUp
Multiple members had a discussion on how to create a workflow that would synchronize devices from an Entra ID dynamic group into ControlUp using tags. The matching issue is caused by Entra ID and ControlUp having different device identifiers. Various solutions were presented, such as using a custom query or the Split String node, and eventually a solution was found using the Get Custom Data node. Further details and a visual example can be seen in the discussion.
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