A user asked for recommendations on interval times for running EUC scouts, and whether it is better to use one scout per delivery group. Multiple users responded with suggestions and advice, including the possibility of using staggered intervals to allow time for merging profiles. The issue of session disconnections was also mentioned, and the user confirmed they were using only one account.
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ControlUp Scoutbees Training & Support Archives
ControlUp Scoutbees training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting EUC Scout Failure Descriptions
A user is looking for a list of failure descriptions for EUC Scouts when configuring alerting policies. Another user explains that errors correspond to different stages of connecting to EUC sessions and shares a helpful article for reference. The first user is grateful and mentions they have scouts running and will open a support ticket to ensure their settings are correct.
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Troubleshooting Web Transactions in Scoutbees
Users discuss setting up a web transaction in Scoutbees. One user successfully records the session but gets a pop-up about missing data when trying to test it. They mention testing in an EUC environment and trying from both custom and cloud hives. Another user suggests the issue could be related to the username or password field and encourages them to open a support ticket. The discussion includes screenshots of the error message and suggests upgrading to the newest hive.
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Troubleshooting EUC Scout Configuration and Static MFA Pin
A user was having an issue with their EUC scout configuration and Static MFA pin, and tested it through a browser with no issues. They were going to open a support case, but decided to ask for help in the Slack channel first. Another user suggested stopping the service on the hive and using the "sb-hive.exe debug" command to troubleshoot further.
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ControlUp Rebranding and Monitoring Capabilities for Web Servers
There was a discussion regarding ControlUp's rebranding and monitoring capabilities for web servers. A user asked if the platform has the ability to monitor web servers, graph dependencies, and provide real-time alerts. Another user clarified that while ControlUp does offer synthetic testing for front end connectivity and multi-step flows, it does not offer server back end implemented RUM for web server monitoring. The user mentioned a feature called "dependencies" and another user noted that Scout Bees has a site load test that breaks down page load times and highlights potential issues.
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ControlUp Academy Alert Policy and Scoutbees’ 60 Minute Cap on Test Frequency Explained
A user asked if it was possible to expand the alert policy from scoutbees to one day instead of the capped 60 minute setting. Another user, Joel, explained that this was not possible as it goes against the proactive nature of the synthetic testing, which aims to provide alerts for potential availability issues. @member requested more information about their specific use case, which involved setting up email alerts for expiring SSL certificates. Joel suggested options such as increasing the "subsequent tests" value or checking the "Do not send a notification" option to prevent excessive notifications.
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Troubleshooting Citrix EUC Scout and Custom Hive Errors
A user encountered an error while using Citrix EUC scout with a custom hive, which led to authentication failure when enabling Dynamic Flow. More details such as the specific error and versions of Workspace App and Custom Hive were provided. A fellow user suggested a troubleshooting tip which involved stopping the service and running a command with debugging enabled. No solution was yet found, but the debugging tip may help the user pinpoint the issue.
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Measuring Latency in ControlUp: Solutions and Confusion Over Windows Applications
A user is asking for ways to measure latency in ControlUp. The possible solutions suggested are using Scoutbees (if configured), ping and tracert scouts, Web Application scouts, and Site load measurement. One user asks if it can be used to measure the latency of an executable, but the application in question is an old Windows app without a web URL. The discussion continues about similar threads on the topic.
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Troubleshooting DUO TOTP Setup with ControlUp
A user is seeking assistance with setting up a TOTP code for DUO. ControlUp's instructions do not provide guidance on the process or supported MFA brands, so support from ControlUp may be needed. Another user suggests contacting support for a mobile number for authentication. ControlUp support refers to an article for further guidance. It is clarified that DUO does not support TOTP natively and a third-party utility may be needed.
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Troubleshooting EUC Testing in ControlUp
A user faced issues with the Edge browser launching while testing an EUC test with a custom hive. ControlUp support suggested a call to troubleshoot, and the user found a temporary workaround by pinning Notepad to the taskbar. The issue was related to the scout selecting the most left-pinned application or the start menu.
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