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ControlUp for VDI (Real-Time DX) Training & Support Archives

ControlUp for VDI (Real-Time DX) training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

Using ControlUp for Application Inventory: Options and Suggestions

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A discussion among ControlUp users touched on the use of CU for application inventory purposes. Some suggested exporting the data and generating reports with PowerBI, while others mentioned an option to request CU to build out new canned reports/API calls within DEX reports for VDI and Edge use cases. One member also mentioned plans to improve application usage reporting in the roadmap. Integration of more inventory related reports was also suggested.

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Simplifying Script Management in ControlUp

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A user asked if there was a way to update or install all scripts at once, as well as if there was a way to filter or search for specific scripts. Other users discussed the drawbacks of having a menu with hundreds of options and suggested using the search function instead.

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How to Troubleshoot ControlUp Monitor Script Actions Not Firing

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A user encountered an issue with script actions not firing as expected on a ControlUp Moniter. This led to a discussion on potential solutions and troubleshooting steps, including checking the script location and examining monitor logs. The user ultimately decided to look into the issue further when they have access to the customer environment. Troubleshooting steps and suggestions were provided by other members in the Slack discussion.

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Improving App Identification in ControlUp VDI with Expanded Streaming API

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A user was having difficulty identifying a CPU-heavy app in their VDI. They realized that the App Trends report was showing an average, which was being skewed by multiple instances of the same app with only one of them using significant CPU. To address this, ControlUp is expanding their VDI Streaming REST API to allow for pulling process data with filters. Users can contact their CSM/TSM or open a support ticket for assistance.

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