In this milestone episode of ControlUp Community Radio, host Douglas Brown sits down with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp, to reflect on his first year at the helm.
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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.
Using DEX API to Monitor Multiple VDI Organizations
A discussion was held about using the DEX API to pull VDI data from multiple organizations to display in Grafana. An API reference was shared and the need for an API key for each org was clarified. The user is working on a project to monitor the end user impact of changes and improvements to infrastructure. The MSP dashboard is still in development and the user is new to using APIs. The discussion took place in the #controlup channel.
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Using Copilot to Create a Script for Identifying Mobile Devices in ControlUp
A user shared a script created with the help of Copilot, intended to identify devices that have moved a certain distance based on location information stored in the Edge DX location_info index. The message includes a demo video, screenshots, and the script itself with comments. It is noted that the script was developed in python with Copilot's assistance. It is also mentioned that this is a script that can be used outside the product, using data from within the product. The script may need adjustments for different environments and variables. Some users expressed excitement and offered feedback on potentially improving the script. One user also mentioned their 50th birthday.
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Service Trigger in ControlUp – Is it Possible?
A user asked about creating a service trigger and potential options such as "not equal to RUNNING" were suggested. Another user suggested checking for corresponding processes that start a service and monitoring that instead. However, it was mentioned that triggering off of a service that runs under svchost may not be possible. The user ultimately decided to submit a feature request for this capability.
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Automating Fixes in ControlUp with Triggers and Trigger Packs
A user asked for help in automating the process of fixing machines with "Agent Unreachable" status in Horizon. Some suggested solutions included recovering the machine or checking the agent service. Another suggested using a trigger from ControlUp's Horizon Trigger Packs, which the user was not aware of before and later downloaded to try out. ControlUp offered assistance with configuring the trigger, and reminded the user of their CSM support option for a more detailed walkthrough. The specific trigger mentioned was the "Agent State" trigger under the VMware tab.
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How to Fix the Missing Option to Create New SecureDX Scripts in ControlUp
Users reported that the option to create a new SecureDX Script for custom issues is no longer available. It was suggested to check if the option is still enabled, which turned out to be the case. The issue was resolved by re-checking the setting.
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Adding Specific Variables to Free Space Hard Drive Triggers
A user asked if it's possible for the Free Space hard drive trigger to include the amount of free space in MB/GB in an email. The support article linked provides a list of template variables, but it does not seem to include the desired variable.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Version 9.0.5 Bug with Triggered Scripts
A user reported a potential bug with ControlUp version 9.0.5 where a trigger that executes a custom script on boot was failing. The error message states that the environment block could not be retrieved, suggesting that the user may already be logged into the target machine. After some troubleshooting, it was discovered that the issue was caused by the service account being logged into the monitor. Once this was resolved, the script ran successfully. The user updated to the latest version (9.0.5.423) and the issue was resolved.
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Troubleshooting Upgrading Issues in ControlUp
A user experienced issues with upgrading monitors and connectors after upgrading from V9.0.01680 to V9.0.5.143. They had to manually RDP into each server to upgrade and couldn't log in to the ControlUP console after upgrading 8 collectors. Other users suggest using the Invoke-CUMonitorUpdate cmdlet or checking for domain-joined machine status. ControlUp also recommended upgrading to the latest version, 9.0.5.423, which may not solve the issue but is generally advised. A support ticket was recommended to address the initial issue.
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How to Run Scripts in Administrator Mode on ControlUp.
A question was asked about how to run a script in Administrator mode on ControlUp. It was confirmed that the system is not always in Administrator mode, and a screenshot was provided as a potential solution for changing the execution context of the script. No further discussion on this topic was recorded.
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