A discussion took place about upgrading controlUp agent and left-over files. It was discovered that cuAgent can also be installed/upgraded via winget, and an error message was encountered when trying to upgrade to version 9.2.0.622. Further questions were raised about why there may be left-over files after upgrading and if winget can detect installs pushed via console.
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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.
Adding Triggers for Multiple Drives in ControlUp
A user asked for suggestions on how to add a trigger for the D drive, on top of an existing one for the C drive. There is a way to do so by creating an advanced trigger for the logical disk category and using "D:\" as the disk name criterion. One user initially had trouble finding the option, but realized they had selected the wrong Record Type. The solution was found in the end.
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Citrix Cloud Log Server and ControlUp Compatiblity
A user noticed a new log server configuration for Citrix Cloud and wonders if the information will be available in ControlUp. @members state that while ControlUp does not currently use data collection from the AOT Log Server, it may be considered in future releases after researching the additional information provided.
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Logon Timeout Trigger Absent in ControlUp Version 9.1.5.426
A user asked about the absence of "Logon Timeout" in the list of trigger options for Citrix connection failures in ControlUp version 9.1.5.426. Another user suggested that it may be the same as "Connection Timeout," but the first user clarified that they are different failures. A third user asked for ways to reproduce logon timeout connection failures for data analysis purposes. It was mentioned that while there is no easy way to reproduce them, they periodically occur in their deployment.
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Changes in Citrix Licensing – Impact on Usage Monitoring with ControlUp
A user shared that there will be a change in Citrix Licensing in April, with migration to the new License Activation Service. The "Citrix License Usage" report for VDI DaaS no longer displays usage count. ControlUp team is aware and investigating. It seems that both Studio and license server can't see the usage either.
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Configuring Triggers in ControlUp
A discussion about configuring triggers in ControlUp. A user asks about the interval of a low disk space trigger, and it is clarified that the trigger will only fire again when the threshold is breached again. It is confirmed that if space is cleared and then falls below the threshold again, it will trigger a new alert. It is suggested to duplicate the trigger and adjust the value, or use a scheduled trigger for more customized functionality.
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Troubleshooting: Configuring SMTP on ControlUp Thick Client
A user asked for help finding the menu to configure SMTP on the ControlUp thick client. Another user offered assistance and the location was found under "Settings."
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Determining Citrix Workspace Usage for Troubleshooting Performance Issues
In a Slack discussion, a user suggests detecting if a user is using the Desktop App or web version of Citrix Workspace to determine performance issues. Others mention that this can already be done using the CVAD Launch Type metric, which indicates if the session was launched from the web interface. The results can appear as "WI," "Unknown," or blank. The team plans to investigate further to bring better visibility on this topic and may consider using the client name to differentiate between the two versions.
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Configuring Email Font Size for ControlUp Alerts
A question was asked about the font size for email alerts and it was confirmed that it cannot be customized. All users receive the same generic email template. A feature request can be submitted for this issue.
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Improving search functionality in ControlUp’s VDI section
A discussion on ControlUp's search functionality for VDI users led to a suggestion for a search bar at the top of the VDI section, similar to the one available for Employees. The user believed this would save time and clicks when locating specific VDI users. Some concerns were raised about the feasibility of implementing this feature, as it would have to search all VDI objects. The possibility of first-line support continuing to use Citrix Director for this functionality was also mentioned.
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