A question was asked about creating a trigger that would monitor a file on a server and put the server into maintenance mode if it does not exist. The response suggested using a scheduled trigger with a PowerShell script to check the file's presence. The suggested script can be found at \\SERVERNAME\Core\ControlUpFileShareTest.txt and can be run with the command "powershell.exe -file c:\tech\scripts\find_files.ps1."
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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.
Enhancing Citrix Cloud visibility with ControlUp 9.2
A user asked about getting information into ControlUp and having a single pane of glass for data instead of having to go to both ControlUp and the Citrix Cloud console. Another user asked for @member to review and update where Citrix Cloud metrics can be seen in ControlUp, potentially in version 9.2. The first release with some Citrix Connection Failure Logs was 9.1.5, and more visibility into connection failures will be available in version 9.2, with the addition of various connection failure metrics to automated actions. More information can be found at https://controlupcommunity.slack.com/archives/C04B9BLGY0G/p1740515659733499
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Capturing and Reporting on Horizon Client Versions for Remote Users
A user asked for recommendations on how to capture and report on Horizon Client versions from connecting devices for remote users. Another member suggested checking the "HZ Client Version" column for this information, as well as the "Initial HZ Client Version" column in the historical Session Activity report.
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Monitoring with a Weird Service Name in ControlUp
A user asked for advice on using a weird service name for monitoring. The team suggested trying it without parentheses and creating a user voice item for this feature. It was also suggested to try using the service name instead. Wild cards can be used for partial matching in triggers.
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Extracting Historical ICA RTT/Latency Data from ControlUp
A user asked about extracting historical ICA RTT/Latency data from ControlUp. Another user suggested checking the Session Details Historical report as well as the Session Activity column and using the API for various use cases.
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Troubleshooting Errors when Adding EUC Environments to ControlUp
A user asked for help with troubleshooting errors when trying to add an EUC environment to ControlUp. Another user suggested checking the agent logs in a specific location and also opening a support ticket for further assistance.
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Troubleshooting Script Execution in ControlUp
A user is having trouble executing a PowerShell script in ControlUp on a VDI with an agent installed. They receive an error message and are unable to run the script from the console. Other users suggest checking permissions and removing unnecessary lines from the script. It is also suggested to import the ps1 file instead of copying and pasting. The option to target machines in the console is discussed.
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Help with writing data to an index using sip data at ControlUp
A user is seeking help with writing data to an index using sip data. They provided a script for gathering device information and converting it into a JSON object, but are running into issues with the data only showing up in device events instead of the desired index. Another user suggested using "SIP DATA" instead of "SIP EVENT" and requested to see the script for further assistance. The original user provided the script for reference.
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How to Check if a Horizon Session is Using TCP or UDP in ControlUp for VDI
A user asked if it was possible to see in CU4VDI if the Horizon session protocol was based on UDP or TCP. Another user confirmed that this information is not available in Horizon's protocol/session metrics or in ControlUp, but can be found using netstat, Wireshark, or log files on either the client or agent. They also mentioned that the tool "Horizon Performance Tracker" can show this information, but the user did not have access to a Horizon environment to check.
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How to Install ControlUp Agent on VDI Instant Clones?
A team member asked for documentation on installing a ControlUp agent on a VDI instant clone Gold Image. Another member suggested using the msi method with the MASTER_IMAGE variable for automated deployment. The MSI download can be found at https://www.controlup.com/download-center/.
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