There was a discussion regarding ControlUp's rebranding and monitoring capabilities for web servers. A user asked if the platform has the ability to monitor web servers, graph dependencies, and provide real-time alerts. Another user clarified that while ControlUp does offer synthetic testing for front end connectivity and multi-step flows, it does not offer server back end implemented RUM for web server monitoring. The user mentioned a feature called "dependencies" and another user noted that Scout Bees has a site load test that breaks down page load times and highlights potential issues.
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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.
Episode #10 – Conversation with Yoni Avital, ControlUp Co-founder & COO
Join us in Episode #10 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Yoni Avital, the Co-founder and COO of ControlUp. Yoni and Douglas discuss the exciting changes at ControlUp, the evolving DEX market, and innovations on the horizon.
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Getting Details about Synced Drives using ControlUp Script Actions
A user asked for details on how to get information about devices with synced OneDrive or other Drives, and a script action was suggested. A Reddit post with code for this task was shared. The code snippet provided is "Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\OneDrive\Accounts\Business1" | Select-Object -ExpandProperty "UserFolder"".
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ControlUp Academy Alert Policy and Scoutbees’ 60 Minute Cap on Test Frequency Explained
A user asked if it was possible to expand the alert policy from scoutbees to one day instead of the capped 60 minute setting. Another user, Joel, explained that this was not possible as it goes against the proactive nature of the synthetic testing, which aims to provide alerts for potential availability issues. @member requested more information about their specific use case, which involved setting up email alerts for expiring SSL certificates. Joel suggested options such as increasing the "subsequent tests" value or checking the "Do not send a notification" option to prevent excessive notifications.
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How to Create a Trigger Alert for VMware Disabled Pools in ControlUp?
A user asked about creating a trigger alert for VMware disabled pools. They are wondering if it is possible to exclude specific pools from the check. A colleague responded that it is possible using the filter editor and suggested a few options, including using regex, wild cards, exporting and editing the JSON, and using cmdlets to interact with triggers. They also suggested contacting them for a call to discuss options. The cmdlet for building a filternode layout is provided as an example.
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Using “Overwrite existing data” in ControlUp – Documentation Error and Recommended Interval for Pending Reboots
A user had a question about using the "Overwrite existing data" feature in ControlUp. After checking internally, it was discovered that the documentation was incorrect and the feature is not available for short/long interval triggers. The team recommended using a once a day interval instead and asked for more details on the user's use case. The user mentioned it was for handling pending reboots and agreed to use a once a day interval. They had initially wanted a shorter interval but decided it wasn't necessary.
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Creating Alerts for Microsoft Applications in ControlUp
A user asked how to create an alert for various Microsoft applications using the "Top process by application crashes" report. The solution involves using the win_event_log table and setting event_level to 2. Additionally, the text should use "contain" instead of "equals."
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Custom Columns and Pending Reboot Feature in ControlUp
A user asked if it is possible to make custom columns, specifically a "pending reboot" column, in the details window of ControlUp. Other users suggested using scripts to create custom data indexes and introduced the Uservoice platform for feedback. Other users expressed interest in a feature to view pending reboots, and one user shared that they have a script to deploy and import into a table for this purpose. A link to the scripting guide was also provided.
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How to Monitor Free Space on All Drives in ControlUp?
A user asked about monitoring free space on all drives, not just the system one. Another user suggested using an advanced trigger with a filter for less than a certain value for free space. The discussion continues with examples and explanations on how to set this up in the ControlUp console.
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Using ControlUp Products to Report Remote Employees’ Network Issues
An employee asked for advice on how to report network issues for remote employees, and a colleague suggested using ControlUp products to gather data and find specific users for further analysis. The product, compatible with RemoteDX plugin, offers metrics such as LAN Latency and WiFi Signal, which provide insights into network problems.
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