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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ControlUp Edge DX Training & Support Archives
ControlUp Edge-DX training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
SecureDX and the Detection of Stolen Citrix Session Cookies
A discussion was had about the possibility of using SecureDX to kill Citrix sessions that showed indicators of being accessed through stolen Netscaler cookies. The group explored different potential solutions, including Citrix Security Analytics and potential AI-based solutions being looked into by ControlUp in the future. They also discussed the potential of using the ControlUp client to detect and flag unauthorized access. No clear solution was found, but the potential for future developments in this area was identified.
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How to Check for Affected Devices with ControlUp’s Bash Script
ControlUp shared a simple bash script for checking the XZ Utils version on devices and determining if it is affected by CVE-2024-3094. Resources and further information on this topic were provided. The shared script also includes an event script for checking the version on devices. Some discussion and referenced sources were also provided. Find the script for checking for affected devices at https://x.com/wdormann/status/1774221251931742706?s=46&t=gdqbN_60lboMJbaqr16mcw. The index script can be found in the thread below the original post.
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Troubleshooting Session Processes in ControlUp’s DEX and Solve Interfaces
Users discussed an issue where session processes were not visible in ControlUp's DEX and Solve interfaces. One user suggested opening a ticket and another discovered a workaround to use the Legacy reports to access the missing slider. The issue may be related to the new data pipeline. A user jokingly suggested starting a support group for those struggling with the RealTimeConsole.
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Understanding “Legal Duration” in Login Capacity
A user asked about the meaning of "legal duration". This topic was discussed in the article linked and further clarified by Trentent. It was also mentioned that the discussion was in the wrong channel.
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Enabling Agent Connectivity in ControlUp Products
A user asked about enabling agent connectivity from Windows 10 operating systems that are not domain connected and have no open inbound ports - with the existence of an option to open outbound traffic. They also asked if the agent is capable of initiating communication once installed. The response was that starting from version 9, both EdgeDX and RealtimeDX agents can connect using an outbound SSL 443 connection, and domain membership is not a requirement.
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Fixing and Updating the ‘Missing Patches’ Tab in ControlUp
A user asked about the 'Missing Patches' tab in ControlUp - it appears to not update in real-time, making it difficult to troubleshoot failed updates. Another user shared a thread with a similar concept regarding installed software and offered a more detailed explanation. The original user will try it out and noticed that the data is not updated daily for the devices that are turned on every day.
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Understanding ControlUp Agents for Servers and Workstations
A user asked whether it's a bad idea to put the EdgeDX agent on servers and the Realtime agent on workstations. It was suggested not to put EdgeDX on servers as it requires internet connection, while Realtime can easily communicate with a monitor.
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Troubleshooting 10ZIGS Devices Not Appearing in ControlUp EdgeDX
A new employee at ControlUp asks for help with getting their 10ZIGS devices to appear in EdgeDX. Another employee suggests checking if there is a proxy blocking the agent from accessing the tenant, and provides a link to the tenant name and instructions for installing the agent. They also mention that the process should be called "sipagent" and logs can be found in /var/log/avacee. The conversation ends with the new employee confirming the process name and stating they will check the logs. There is also a link provided for agent installation instructions.
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EDX Software Changes Polling Frequency and Manual Initiation
Regarding EDX, a user asked how quickly it polls for software changes and if there is a way to manually initiate it. It was stated that EDX polls once a day and that the script for it can be found at the location: C:\ProgramData\Avacee\sip_agent\scripts, with the data being stored in the "installed apps" script. Another user mentioned that this location was initially hard to find.
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