A user reported significant spikes in traffic in their Citrix VDI environment and suspects that ControlUp's VDI agent may be causing it. However, they are not sure if ControlUp uses Akamai for their CDN services. Other users suggested using the command "netstat -ano | findstr akamaitechnologies" to check for any processes using Akamai. The investigation will continue.
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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.
Troubleshooting High Logon Durations on Citrix Images
A user asked for troubleshooting tips regarding high logon durations on a new MCS Citrix image. Other members suggested using the analyzer and running Promon as the user logs on to isolate the issue. A reference to a helpful discussion was also provided.
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Troubleshooting Built-in Folder Synchronization Issues
A team member reached out for assistance with an issue involving Built-in Folder Synchronization. They have checked all requirements and made sure the necessary permissions are enabled in the security policy, but the VMs are still present in the environment after 7 days. Another team member suggested a solution for this issue. This issue has been seen before in a previous build and the solution is to set specific settings in the Folder Mappings.
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Troubleshooting Permissions on ControlUp VDI DaaS Portal
A user noticed a change in the VDI DaaS portal and the VDI specific Audit Log. They were previously able to perform remote control actions, but now are met with a "permission denied" message. Further investigation reveals some quirky permission behavior and an incident was opened. It seems to be related to the recent change in the SAML provider. It was suggested to enable "manage web app" on org members to test, which fixed the issue. Further assistance from the identity team may be needed to fix the SAML configuration.
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Troubleshooting Login Slowdowns: How ControlUp Can Help
A user asked for help with login slowdowns and received suggestions to use CU4VDI trigger to run the ALD script, deploy ControlUp Disk Monitor, and run API queries to gather data. The AI Assistant or Claude/Gemini/ChatGPT can be used to correlate the data and determine the root cause of the issue. The ControlUp PS team is also available for assistance.
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Troubleshooting VDI Details Not Showing Data
A user asked about data not showing up in VDI details even though they have followed the necessary steps, such as installing the Remote DX Agent and enabling the Remote DX Plugin. Another user suggests checking if the virtual channel is enabled, and the first user realizes that they had not enabled it initially. After enabling it, they are still not seeing any data but it is suggested to try a new session or open a support ticket. The relevant ControlUp documentation for enabling the virtual channel is provided. Possible solutions are discussed and the user is advised to open a ticket if the issue persists.
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Troubleshooting VDI Access through ControlUp Portal
A user had trouble accessing VDI through the ControlUp portal and asked if others were experiencing the same issue. They were advised to open a support ticket and after receiving a link from the support team, the issue was solved. The link can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/configure-sso-with-entra-id?highlight=ControlUp%20for%20VDI%20%26%20DaaS
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How to Zoom in on CPU Utilization Graph in ControlUp’s Session Activity Report
A user inquired about zooming in on the CPU Utilization graph within the Reports -> Session Activity report for VDI. Another user shared that clicking and dragging on the graph will zoom in on the desired time period. This was found to be easier than expected.
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Troubleshooting Service Monitoring in ControlUp RT Console
A user is seeking help with building a Service Monitor in the RT console. They are able to access WMI for Registry, Files, and Programs/Updates but not Services. Another user mentions that the controllers tab is for service management and suggests opening a support ticket. The original user also tried creating a Trigger to start the service, but it did not work.
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Controlling Access to VDI Metrics with ControlUp Custom and Upcoming Dashboards
In a discussion about sharing VDI metrics with SLT without revealing unnecessary information, Custom Dashboards with restricted access and a possible upcoming Dashboards feature are mentioned. It is also suggested to export dashboards and send them periodically, but formatting issues may be a concern. The upcoming release for Dashboards for VDI is expected at the end of the month.
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