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Automating Wi-Fi Signal Checks with ControlUp Workflows

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A user shared that they have been experimenting with workflows to automate tasks and check Wi-Fi signal strength on an endpoint. They encountered issues with the script running and asked for assistance. Another user suggested getting the Script ID from the script library and replacing it in the URL to resolve the issue. The original user thanked for the help and noted that they will continue to experiment.

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ControlUp data update intervals and new agent method for collecting data

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In a group discussion, a question was raised about the update intervals for different data points in desktops. The company was asked for a document listing these intervals and for access to scripts that can manually update desktops on demand. A specific script was requested but it was explained that the company is moving away from using scripts in future versions. However, a different way to collect data is already in the latest version of the agent. The suggested method gets around issues with unsigned PowerShell scripts. Further information and support can be found at support@controlup.com.

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Automatic Triggers for Scripts in ControlUp

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A user asked about automatic triggers for scripts, specifically if there is any notification for the user when a script runs once per day. ControlUp confirmed that unless there is something in the script that triggers a toast or popup, there will be no notification for the user.

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Creating Workflows to Auto Tag Machines Based on Location

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A discussion was had about creating a workflow to auto tag machines based on location, with the trigger being logon or unlock. There is currently no native support for this type of trigger in ControlUp Workflows. The recommended workaround is to create a scheduled flow that runs every 5-15 minutes to update tags based on IP address and location data. Using controlUp One integration or Windows Event alerts were also suggested as alternative methods.

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Troubleshooting ControlUp Alert Rules Based on Event ID’s

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Some members discussed problems they were having with configuring Alerts Rules based on Event ID's. They discovered that the event was being captured and could be found in the win_event_log index, but the alert was not triggering. After further checking, it was determined that the data could be found by filtering in the data index. The eventID field should be used with the equals (=) operator since it is a number field.

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Comparing Permissions in ControlUp VDI App and RTC

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A user asked about permissions in VDI App versus RTC and mentioned having different accounts. Another user requested for more information. A third user chimed in, explaining that the web console will not work like RTC and will have different functionality. The Dev team is working on bringing over all RTC features, but it cannot be done in the same way. Customers have been asking for certain features that are not possible with the RT console.

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