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ControlUp Scripts for Intune Compliance Checks

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A user is interested in a ControlUp script to force an Intune Compliance Check on a Windows Device. While there is no official script available, it is a potential future roadmap item for Secure DX. Other users suggest creating a PowerShell script and setting it as an action on the device. A recommendation is made to include a check that ensures the correct components are installed on the device.

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Using Windows Event Based Triggers for Automated Actions in ControlUp

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A user asked about the possibility of passing text/fields from a Windows event log message as arguments for a script action using the Windows event based trigger. Another user noted that this is not currently possible but can potentially be implemented in the future. They provided a link to a support document and explained how to access the necessary information using a sample event based object. Another user suggested using this feature for automated actions based on specific error criteria. Another option is to use built-in actions like reset VM which utilize the ControlUp service account for the hypervisor. ControlUp Academy may have more resources on this topic.

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Securing Laptops with ControlUp and other Options

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A discussion took place about different security options for laptops, specifically a method to prevent bootup in the event of theft. It was mentioned that ControlUp does not have this feature, but there is a user voice open for it. It was also suggested to use MDM or Intune for this purpose, but it was noted that a script will not run if the agent cannot communicate with the device. Some laptops have Absolute software built-in for this purpose. Another possible solution is using BitLocker with TPM+PIN, but it is important to ensure proper policies are in place for it to be effective. URL mentioned: www.absolute.com

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How to Script Force Reset VM in ControlUp

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A user asked if it is possible to script the Force Reset VM action in ControlUp. Another user shared a code snippet that uses the Invoke-CUAction and Invoke-CUQuery commands to reset the VM name that is passed through arguments. This can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/invoke-cuaction

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Creating Triggers in ControlUp for Outlook Inbox Monitoring

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A user inquired about creating a trigger for Outlook Inbox on a server, and received a response suggesting the use of ControlUp to run a script using PowerShell and the Outlook COM Object. The script would then check and report the number of items in the Inbox. An example code was also provided. This solution was provided by Yoni and can be implemented through ControlUp.

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