A user requested assistance for creating an advanced trigger in ControlUp. The trigger is in the "general" pack of the trigger packs knowledge base and can help release resources if a user has not been active on a machine for a day or two. The user was provided with a link to the relevant trigger in the knowledge base.
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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.
ControlUp compatibility with XenServer 8.4 discussed
Several users discussed the compatibility of ControlUp with XenServer 8.4, with one confirming that several customers have successfully used ControlUp with this version. ControlUp is currently looking into adding CPU wait metrics specific to the new XS version. There is some concern about explicit support for XS 8.4 but it is concluded that ControlUp has aided customers with issues related to this version.
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RemoteDX Ping Issue with Citrix Workspace URL
The users were discussing an issue with RemoteDX - not all computers are affected and there is a possibility that ping may be disabled in the environment. Some machines are able to ping while others are not, except for the value given when initially set up to ping the Citrix Cloud Workspace URL.
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Monitoring VDI Connection Failures in Horizon with ControlUp
There is a discussion about a customer's requirement for getting alerts if a user fails to connect to VDI due to no availability. It is mentioned that there is a metric for available machines on the pool level, but it is not specific to individual users. It is suggested that these alerts could be seen in ControlUp reports. The platform in question is Horizon.
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Understanding ControlUp Monitor Database and Query Options
There were questions about where the ControlUp monitor database is stored and what tables are available. It was suggested that the database is stored in RAM and data is only exported to the cloud backend for long enough. There were suggestions to use the powershell invoke-cuquery or api to query the database. It was also mentioned that the export-cuquery may have less impact on the monitor and export more data at a time.
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Troubleshooting Permissions for Running Scripts on ControlUp Monitors
Some users suggested using ssh as a workaround for issues with permissions for running scripts on monitors or for more centralized management. Although it may require a "double hop" process, it can be effective. Python was also mentioned as a possible tool for opening an ssh session that opens Powershell. The advantage of ssh is that it allows for redirecting error and std_out streams. In theory, a similar approach using psexec could work but has not been successful for some users.
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Support for CPM Containers in ControlUp
There was a discussion about migrating from fslogix containers to CPM containers and if it is supported in ControlUp. It was mentioned that there is currently no native integration for CPM containers, but users can request it as a feature. They are currently using FSLogix instead.
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Reporting on Active URLs with ControlUp in a Desktop Environment
A user asked if ControlUp has a way to report on active URLs by user in a hosted shared desktop environment, and it was suggested to use the reporting feature on the ControlUp website. However, it was acknowledged that ControlUp may not be the best tool for generating a web activity report.
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Establishing a Logon Metrics Baseline with ControlUp
A user asked about the best method for establishing a baseline of logon metrics. Installing ControlUp in the environment automatically records logon duration and allows for review of average and max times. The ControlUp Insight product, which provided a community baseline average logon duration metric, has been discontinued. To determine the fastest logon time in an environment, a Windows machine with the ControlUp for VDI agent can be set up in a specific OU. Comparing the current values to the best case would determine the potential for improvement.
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Troubleshooting Gaps in Phases with ControlUp Tools
A member asked for recommendations in troubleshooting gaps between different phases, specifically the Windows Logon Time to FSLogix. Another member suggested using Process Explorer and shared a script that provides a timestamp to align with the tool. They also shared other tools, such as a remote event log tailer and procmon, and a webinar on using these tools. The webinar and tools can be found at https://github.com/guyrleech/Microsoft/blob/master/event%20aggregator.ps1.
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