Alerts were returning multiple entries and were causing scripts to be run multiple times, resulting in timeouts. Eugene proposed to investigate and a hotfix was applied, solving the issue.
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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.
Updates to ControlUp API Documentation – Querying List of Scripts
A user asked if the ControlUp API documentation had been updated, to allow for querying the names and IDs of scripts. Examples of running scripts using the API key were given, as well as the endpoint URL for accessing a list of all scripts. The user asked for a script that gets the script ID from the name, however this was not available. The example of performing a GET request against the provided URL was provided.
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Alert for CPU Temperature in ControlUp
A user asked how to create an alert based on CPU Temperature. It is not collected by default but can be put in a custom index for Macs by using the output from the 'sudo powermetrics' command.
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Managing Microsoft Edge Cache and Cookies with Scripts in ControlUp
The user asked if there is a script to close and delete the cache and cookies on the Microsoft Edge browser, and it was suggested that it is possible, with a link provided to the necessary folders. Clearing the folders is not always simple, as other software may use msedge.exe in the background, so users should be notified before making any changes. A possible solution is being worked on that would send a notification to the user to say the browser is attempting to be closed, and they will be notified when it is able to reopen.
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Restricting Access to ControlUp DEX Portal
A discussion arose about restricting access to ControlUp's DEX portal, such as with a specific client certificate, IP address or Azure hybrid joined client machine. Using SAML could be a solution as the service provider can deny access if criteria are not met, and IP restrictions are said to be arriving in the early months of 2024. The DEX login method "azure login" does not have further possibilities, but SAML does.
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Restricting Access to the ControlUp DEX Portal
The user asked how to restrict access to the DEX portal - the solution provided is to use the SAML login and configure the service provider to only allow access from certain clients or IP addresses. This can be done with the Azure login option, and IP restrictions are on their way to DEX, estimated to be available in early Q1 2024.
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Writing Data into Device Events from Scripts with ControlUp
It is possible to write data into Device Events from scripts that are not running from ControlUp Edge DX. The ControlUp Knowledge Base provides examples on how to do this, for both events and data. If a script is activated from within Edge DX, any data can be captured in Device Events. The KB article can be found at: https://support.controlup.com/docs/scripting-guide#data-collection
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Patch Detection with ControlUp EdgeDX Explained
EdgeDX patches are determined by querying the Windows update. It is possible to manually run the script to check for missing patches. The script uses the Microsoft COM object for Windows updates and may not work with other tools such as Big Fix or Intune.
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Where do AppVolumes and FSlogix Fit in Logon Time Counters with ControlUp?
The user asked where AppVolumes and FSlogix fall in the Logon Time Counters. The answer is "Logon Duration - Other" - as the ControlUp counters detect the duration of the standard Microsoft events. FSLogix has a phase "LoadProfile" and "ShellStart" which ControlUp tracks in ALD, while AppVolumes has similar hooks, though they may cause logon blocking due to executing scripts.
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Resolving Error After Deleting Script from SIP/Scripts in ControlUp
A user deleted a script from sip/scripts, and after running the script, it returned an error stating the script did not exist. It was suggested that saving the script again should recreated it, which the user did and they were then able to push the script to the device.
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