A user has questions about workflows and how they can be used for different scenarios. They asked about accessing data from the 'List devices' node, filtering data from strings, and querying data using elastic search. Another user suggested setting up a call with one of their team members for assistance. It was mentioned that ControlUp is working on addressing the limitation of only having 39 out of 222 fields available from the _devices index. The user also asked for clarification on parsing data from a structured array. A member of the ControlUp team explained that OS disk configuration is a string encoded JSON value and will need to be parsed. The discussion can be found at https://cuacademy.controlup.com/.
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ControlUp Scripts & Triggers Training & Support Archives
ControlUp Script and Trigger training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Automatically Running Scripts for Specific Devices at Logon Event
Users discuss the possibility of implementing an automated script for specific devices with a certain tag at user logon events. The issue is being addressed as the team is currently redesigning the script module. The user is advised to check within the script for the desired outcome. No reference is made to specific team members.
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How to Get List of Monitored Services on ControlUp for Automated Actions
The team discussed ways to obtain the list of "monitored services" on ControlUp, specifically for a script-based action use-case. One user shared their script for starting Windows services in a Stopped state, another mentioned using the `Invoke-CUQuery` cmdlet to export the list of monitored services to a JSON file. Suggestions were also made to use the `ServiceDisplayName` record property as a parameter for a script action, which would retrieve the name of the service and pass it to the script. The discussion also referenced ControlUp modules and API calls for obtaining the list.
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How to Run and View Output from PowerShell Scripts on ControlUp for Desktops
A user asked about how to run a PowerShell script and view the output for desktops on ControlUp. Gemini provided a helpful answer, explaining that a script can be created and run through the Scripts section in the ControlUp for Desktops console, with the output appearing in the Device Events log. The user tagged @member for feedback on this process. The steps to create a SIP event script were also provided.
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Troubleshooting an Error in ControlUp Academy.
A user asks for advice on a specific error while using ControlUp Academy. Other users ask for more details and try to help troubleshoot. The user is advised to open a support ticket for further investigation.
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Configuring Triggers for Secure Browse Analysis in ControlUp
A discussion about configuring trigger for a Secure Browse Analysis was mentioned. The option to fire a script after the detection of specific events is currently available for the endpoint agent but not yet for the VDI/DAAS environment. Two ongoing projects, Workflows and the centralized Events feature, aim to simplify this process and will potentially allow for advanced alerts based on the collected data. @member stated that the first phase of the project, Events Management, is currently in beta and will eventually be able to turn incidents based on collections of events. A user expressed interest in trying out this feature after upgrading to the required product version. It was also mentioned that Workflows, although not yet supported, may assist with this issue.
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Troubleshooting Secure DX Agent Auto-Updates in ControlUp
In the discussion, there was a question about the Secure DX agent not automatically updating in CU4D. It was suggested that the agent may not be updating due to it being manually deployed. The solution was also given to update manually or make changes to the script to run more frequently. There are planned changes in the works to give users more control over the versions and updates, similar to what is available in CU4D. It was also mentioned that if the script is not running once a day, support can be contacted to help troubleshoot the issue. The Devices tab can show which devices have upgraded to the latest version, with the install date of 8/19 being mentioned. The script will only run if devices are on at specific times.
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Enhancing Desktop Alerts with Advanced Device Data and Google Chat Webhooks
ControlUp discusses using Google Chat and Gmail to send advanced desktop alerts with additional device data through webhooks. The new workflow will take a computer name from an alert, pull more data, and combine it into a single JSON payload, with the help of a List Devices node action to filter data based on device ID. Suggestions were given on how to use lists and add user information to the payload. A sample webhook and possible bug were also mentioned.
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Using Variables in ControlUp Alerts
Some variables were suggested, but they didn't seem to work. However, an undocumented {scout.location} variable was found, thanks to a team member, and this can be used to show the Hive in alerts. It's now a matter of adding data.location under Input Variables. The team is also curious about the flow being built and the types of scouts and resources being tested.
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Troubleshooting Template Use in ControlUp
A member asked for help with using a template, specifically using synthetic alerts and API-initiated flows which pass on parameters. They were referred to a video for more details, but when implementing the steps, it wasn't working. After troubleshooting, they realized they were using the wrong API Key. Attachments were included for reference.
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