A user is experiencing issues with the on-prem version of Solve and asks for help with installation and configuration. Another user suggests downloading keys from the SOP appliance and configuring the IP address or FQDN, and provides a link to the instructions for the installation process. The user later updates that they have redeployed and followed the suggested steps, but still experience issues with the connection to the monitors. Another user explains that the monitors initiate the connection and suggests checking the monitor logs. The user thanks for the help and will try the suggestion.
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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.
How to Monitor File Count and Send Email Alerts with ControlUp Trigger
A user asked if it is possible to monitor file count on a specific server and send an email if the limit is exceeded through ControlUp. The reply suggested using a scheduled trigger and creating a script for the file count, which could then generate a windows event for a subsequent trigger to respond to.
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Measuring PVS Target Device Boot Phases in ControlUp
A user asked for a script to measure PVS Target device boot phases, as some servers are booting slower than others. Another user responded, suggesting that the metrics UDP Retry and Boot retry should be sufficient in determining the cause of the slow boot. No further information or links were mentioned.
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Troubleshooting Web Login Timeouts in ControlUp 9.0.5
Members of the ControlUp team discussed an issue with the Web login for version 9.0.5, in which they were getting logged out after 24 hours despite setting the R/T console to 14 days. They questioned whether using SAML would change the session timeout, and another member suggested trying to rename the ControlUp folder in the roaming appdata in the profile.
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Translating Trigger Values in ControlUp Scripts
A user asked about a key to translate the "trigger" values for scripts returned via the edgeDX API. Another user mentioned they have the information and will share it. The answer is found through the use of Github Copilot and AI.
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Finding Solutions for Password Management in ControlUp
A discussion took place on using a PAM product and Edge DX together, with one user mentioning issues with copying and pasting passwords at login and UAC prompts in ControlUp. Another user suggested checking browser clipboard settings, and it was also noted that this issue is a backlog item under review by ControlUp. A UserVoice request was shared for tracking purposes. It was also discussed that using LAPs and an Elevated Cmd session may be potential workarounds. Lastly, an AutoHotKey script was mentioned as a possible solution for a better experience for techs. The cited link can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/submit-and-vote-on-feature-requests
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Troubleshooting DEX Metrics for Horizon Environments on ControlUp
A user is experiencing an issue with ControlUp's DEX feature, as it is showing 150+ billion total horizon machines. They ask for insights on where this number is being pulled from and mention potential issues with recent upgrades. Another user suggests checking the HZ Machines metric on the root level to troubleshoot. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about scripts to grab the numMachines from VMware.Hv.DesktopSummaryData.
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Troubleshooting Secure DX Install Issues on a Windows Desktop
A user needed help troubleshooting an issue with the Secure DX not installing on a Windows desktop. Another user suggested checking the Device Events tab in Edge DX for any issues running the script. After investigating, the user found an error stating that the Remote Server was unavailable with a code of 503, despite the device being online and pinging.
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Creating a Trigger to Analyze Process Starts
A user asked about creating a trigger that would analyze the starts of defined processes, count them, and then execute a script if the count is higher than 1. Another question was posed about using a PowerShell script for this purpose. A suggestion was made to use the cmdlet (get-process -name processname).count to schedule a trigger and respond to it.
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Troubleshooting a New ControlUp Installation
Several ControlUp users discussed a new installation of ControlUp at a customer's location, specifically running into issues with Insights and containers not being started. Suggestions were made to try a manual install and to open a support ticket. Another user shared their positive experience with a different version of ControlUp. The issues were eventually resolved.
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