There were reported issues with script execution on ControlUp Agents within an organization. Errors were received when executing specific scripts, but not when using the Realtime Console. The problem may be with ControlUp monitor servers. For now, a workaround is to stop the affected monitors, delete the ControlUp Store.xml file, and restart the monitor. This is a known issue and will be addressed in a future release. The issue is documented as VSO 155910 and 158919.
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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.
Improving User Experience on ControlUp Insights
A discussion about admin and service desk user experience for CU Insights took place, with some users mentioning issues with browser performance. Some recommended trying the new reports in Solve, while others suggested that Insights was moving towards a new service for better usability. The timestamp feature was also discussed, with some users asking for it to be made more visible for easier use. It was also mentioned that an API endpoint for start/stop/active/idle/disconnect/reconnect times is in the works for common questions. The timestamp feature can be found on the Insights platform by clicking on the Show/Hide icon. The timestamp can also be displayed by default by clicking on the same icon.
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Troubleshooting EUC Sync Script Issues
A user submitted a problem with the EUC Sync script, where the secondary site was showing as "disconnected" in the logs but appeared to be connected in the console. After further troubleshooting, it was discovered that the issue was related to shared accounts not being replicated properly. This was resolved and the EUC Sync script worked properly.
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Modifying Fields in ControlUp at the Database Level
A user asked about modifying fields in ControlUp at the database level, specifically mentioning the "Description" field. Another user suggested using the Tags column, which is available through a post-VM boot script. The possibility of using a logon script based on user details and connection was also mentioned. The URL for adding the Tags column is provided: https://support.controlup.com/docs/add-tags-column-to-information-grid
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Editing VM Configurations with ControlUp
A user asked about using ControlUp to edit virtual machine (VM) configuration items such as NICs and CPUs. The use case would be to optimize VM configuration and report if cores were assigned from multiple sockets, and also repair them. While there isn't a ControlUp specific script for this, there are pre-existing scripts available, and the user suggested a 'set CPUs = 1' parameter should be taken. Goal is to have CPUs match the number of cores, so sockets is 1.
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Closing Remote Sessions Required When Uninstalling Citrix Client
The Citrix client mentioned in the Release Notes page is the Remote DX Plugin. When uninstalling this plugin, all remote sessions (including RDP, ICA, and Virtual Channel) must be closed otherwise the uninstall will be aborted. It is a known issue and it is recommended to close all these sessions before uninstalling. The release notes will be updated soon.
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Finding Versions of an Application to Identify Machines Without it Installed
A user asked if there was a way to generate a CSV export with all versions of an application to identify machines that do not have it installed. It was suggested to use the export option in the ribbon, check the processes list in the controllers and custom filter in the solve details. It was confirmed that custom filter in the solve details would let the user filter each time, which was concluded to be ok.
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Establishing Remote Assistance with ControlUp Console
When a remote assistance session is initiated using controlupconsole.exe, it is established using MSFT remote assistance. Later versions of ControlUp (9.0 upwards) use their own remote control mechanism, making it more independent from MSFT. A password is generated by the console, which it then uses to connect to the endpoint. The command executed is msra -openfile, with the file stored in the temp directory.
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Auto-Adding Machines to ControlUp
The user asked if there is a way to auto-add machines to ControlUp, with particular focus on Citrix Machine Creation services. The answer is yes - there are sync scripts available to automate the process. In 9.0, this will be built-in. A link to the sync script was provided and the team offered to help with setup.
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Finding User Roles and Permissions Settings in ControlUp Solve and DEX
A user was looking for user roles and permissions settings that they had set in Solve or DEX. It was pointed out that it is the "Use Solve" permission in the security policy that controls this. If using DEX, it can be accessed from the gear on the bottom left in app.controlup.com, under roles. The user found the settings successfully.
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