The use of x11vnc for remote control on Linux devices is discussed. The team members mention that the requirement has always been present and that it is necessary to have outbound communication. The script for x11vnc installation is provided and there is also a link to the documentation.
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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.
ControlUp Community Radio Episode #7 – Conversation with Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk & Eltjo van Gulik from Go-EUC.com
In Episode #7 of ControlUp Community Radio, Douglas Brown interviews Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk and Eltjo van Gulik from Go-EUC.com. This podcast delivers an in-depth view of end-user computing (EUC), focusing on the contributions and discoveries of GO-EUC, as well as a thorough examination of user experience and remoting protocols like HDX and ICA.
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Exploring ControlUp’s Built-In Horizon Trigger
A user asked for more information about the built-in Horizon trigger in ControlUp. Another user clarified that it polls metrics related to the health of the Horizon API, which can be found in the Horizon SOAP API Explorer. The trigger has four states and can be found at https://vdc-download.vmware.com/vmwb-repository/dcr-public/3bef9659-5a4d-4d48-a32b-ce82faab6504/9f1e76ea-df1c-47e8-a4a9-bfd7dc671d20/doc/vim25/vim25/Types/th.ConnectionServerHealth.ConnectionServerHealthInfo.html. The original user thanked the others for their help.
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Correct Configuration for ControlUp EUC Sync
A user shared a question about the documentation for EUC Sync, noting a discrepancy in the instructions. Other users confirmed and provided further clarification, discussing the use of the cfg file and the importance of setting the parameters correctly before setting up a scheduled trigger. Overall, the conversation provided helpful insights for using EUC Sync with ControlUp.
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Automating Server Reboots for Monitored URLs with Scoutbees and ControlUp API
The discussion revolved around automating the process of rebooting a server that is being monitored using Scoutbees. Various suggestions were made, such as using the API to check alerts on an interval, running a custom hive, and using EdgeDX or RTDX. It was suggested that a user feedback item should be created for this feature. A new version of Scoutbees API was mentioned, which allows for retrieving alerts and writing a script to initiate a server restart based on that. The API can be found at https://api.controlup.com/.
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Sharing Presets in ControlUp
A user was having trouble sharing presets they created and asked how to do so. Another person mentioned that there is an uservoice item being worked on for this issue and shared the link: https://controlup.uservoice.com/redirect/suggestions/46557265. The original user thanked them for the information.
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Troubleshooting Script Actions in ControlUp Solve
A user was having trouble with script actions in Solve, and it was suggested to check the permissions for the "ControlUp Monitors" role. After some testing, it was determined that there may be a bug causing the issue, and a workaround was found by setting the "run shared script actions" permission to allow for organization members. Direct messages were then used to further discuss environment-specific information.
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Adding Data to ControlUp Scripts for Enhanced Functionality
A user had some trouble adding the "Check Profile Sizes" Script in ControlUp and asked for help with finding the script's data. Another user suggested adding some tags to the end of the script to fix the issue. The correct way to add data to the script was shared, and the first user confirmed that it worked. Further discussion included the placement of a report and the accessibility of this feature within the product.
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How to Fetch Default Reports in ControlUp with an API Key
A user asked for help with fetching the default report for applications on ControlUp. Another user suggested using an API key and provided a sample API request. The user had already tried inspecting the element and network tabs without success.
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Troubleshooting Script Execution Issues in ControlUp Agents
There were reported issues with script execution on ControlUp Agents within an organization. Errors were received when executing specific scripts, but not when using the Realtime Console. The problem may be with ControlUp monitor servers. For now, a workaround is to stop the affected monitors, delete the ControlUp Store.xml file, and restart the monitor. This is a known issue and will be addressed in a future release. The issue is documented as VSO 155910 and 158919.
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