A user was having trouble with User login and logoff triggers. Another user suggest checking the incidents pane in the config console to see if any trigger events were recorded. The first user was able to see User Logged On events but not User Logged Off events. Others chimed in to say that all triggers, regardless of action, should record an incident. Further troubleshooting was needed to understand why the trigger was not working.
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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’s Plan for Replacing Solve Tab in Console00
A user asked about plans to replace the Solve tab in the Console with a Dex tab, since Solve is no longer available. Another user mentioned that there is already a Dex button but it will not function as a SSO. The console will require users to log into Dex first in its next version. The HybridCloud RealtimeDX v9 also has a DEX button and Solve/IOP tab, and it is recommended to set up SAML for SSO. A link to ControlUp's support page on SAML SSO for Dex was provided.
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Troubleshooting Hyper-V Hosts Not Appearing in ControlUp Realtime Console
A user had an issue with their new 2022 Hyper-V hosts not showing up as hosts in the realtime console and giving an error when trying to add them. A member suggests that the problem may be due to not deploying the agent to all the hosts, which is necessary for them to show up on the tree and work properly.
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Syncing Templates in AD with RealTime DX
A user asked for help synchronizing Templates OU in AD with RealTime DX. Another user shared a link to an older AD sync script as a potential starting point. Someone asked if Citrix could be used as the source of truth. The reason for not doing so was because the templates are not in a machine catalogue or delivery group.
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WiFi Connection Issues with Thin Clients on ControlUp: Is it an Outdated Version Problem?
A user experienced issues with getting data from thin clients connected to WiFi after the company switched Optiplex 3000 machines to WiFi. A team was assigned to check for any blocks and it was mentioned that older versions of ControlUp had problems with WiFi, but those issues have since been resolved. It was also discussed that the latest version of the Dell agent for ThinOS is 2.2.5. The VDI's are currently using version 8.8 and will soon be updated to 9.0.
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ControlUp v9 Upgrade: Warnings and Solutions
A user upgraded to v9 of ControlUp and received warning messages on using the new sync script. Suggestions were made to check trigger folders, update data collectors, and make sure all agents are on .net 4.8. Support ticket may be needed if issue persists. Console version and continued updates were also discussed.
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Understanding Protocol Latency: Causes and Implications
Protocol latency is the time taken by a communication protocol to process and transmit data across a network. Factors such as network congestion, distance, protocol overhead, and server processing time can affect latency. This can impact system performance and user experience, making it crucial to reduce protocol latency for real-time applications.
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Exporting a List of Installed Apps on Controlers using ControlUp
A user is trying to export a list of installed apps on controlers using ControlUp. Other users suggest using the export button in the top left corner of the Software window. Another user mentions that they were able to export all VDIs and one app on the right side. The export may take some time depending on the number of VDIs. Another user suggests using the Invoke-CUQuery function. It is mentioned that the export button simply dumps the current view or tab. The console may struggle when pulling a large amount of data. The export was successful and the user is grateful for the help. The console may struggle when pulling a large amount of data. The export was successful and the user is grateful for the help.
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Troubleshooting Script Issues with “Power On Generic VM” in ControlUp
A user reported encountering an issue with the "Power On Generic VM" script while using ControlUp at a customer's site. Others responded with potential solutions and one user shared their process for releasing scripts on the ControlUp Community Slack channel. The original poster planned to run the script in a trigger on powered off VMs and asked if this would affect permissions. The conversation also delved into the necessary user permissions for scripts that use invoke-cuquery or similar functions and the importance of running as a domain user. A linked to a previous post about releasing scripts on the ControlUp Community Slack channel was also shared.
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Troubleshooting Error in ControlUp Realtime Console and Dex Portal
Users discussed an error seen on ControlUp's Realtime console and Dex Portal. They suggested checking for a data collector and provided a solution using XDPoShSDK. A command was given to check the admin address of a configured data collector.
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