A user asked for clarification on the "Disconnected Machines" metric in ControlUp, which refers to machines that were added to the configuration but are currently disconnected from the ControlUp agent. Another user shared that the legacy console is only used for configuration and special tasks, and suggested using the VDI real-time area to see which machines are disconnected.
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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.
Relationship Between ControlUp and DEX Portal Audit Logs
A team member asked about the relationship between ControlUp and DEX portal audit logs. Another team member confirmed that the audit logs in ControlUp do not catch the same logs as those seen in the DEX portal. The user was directed to the VDI tab in ControlUp to access VDI-specific audit logs.
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Creating a Citrix Workspace App Versions Report in ControlUp
A user asked how to create a dashboard or report showing Citrix Workspace App versions for end users and possibly trigger notifications for upgrades. @member suggested using the Session Activity report and adding the "Initial Citrix Receiver Version" column to see the client versions used in historical sessions. Other columns can help identify the endpoints with the app installed. A trigger can be used to detect versions and send notifications, and @member or a team member may have more instructions.
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Troubleshooting VDI Errors in ControlUp Environment
A team member reported an error in their VDI environment, with 600 VDIs affected. One solution is to use the Controllers pane to copy the reg key to the other VDIs, but this only works if they are persistent - alternatively, one can open the golden image or set a group policy to correct the key. Opening a support ticket is also recommended if the issue persists.
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Changing Time Zones on the DEX Console
A user asked for advice on changing the time zone on the DEX console. It was noted that the console uses the browser's time zone and cannot be overridden, however, most browsers allow for temporary changes through the developer tools. The specific steps for Chrome were provided, with an example of how this would affect the online devices chart.
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Powershell Cmdlets for Hypervisor Connections in ControlUp
A user was seeking confirmation about the availability of powershell cmdlets for hypervisor connections and received a link to the relevant documentation. The conversation revealed that while cmdlets for cloud connections are available, there is no information about vCenter connections, but further inquiry will be made to see if it will be added in the future.
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ControlUp Week in Review
Happy Tuesday, it’s time for a ControlUp update… what have we been up to? A lot…. That said, here is a recap of the past couple of weeks, in case you missed it ;)
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Troubleshooting Hypervisor and Agent Connection in ControlUp
A user encountered an issue with their hypervisor not linking to the agent, despite it being installed and manageable in ControlUp console. Other users suggested checking the hypervisor connection and agent connection to a monitor in the console, as lack of connection to a monitor could prevent data from being sent to DEX.
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Citrix Workspace App Access: RemoteDX Plugin and Installation
The RemoteDX Plugin is not installed for users accessing the Citrix Workspace App through a web browser. Both the Workspace App and RemoteDX Plugin need to be installed on the device for session establishment.
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Considerations for Reporting Latency in Disconnected Sessions
Discussion about whether CU should continue reporting a user's latency when their session is disconnected, which can skew overall statistics. Mention of idle time and how this may impact the reporting. It is noted that some protocols, like Citrix, are set to stop reporting latency after a certain period of idle time.
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