A user was having trouble with User login and logoff triggers. Another user suggest checking the incidents pane in the config console to see if any trigger events were recorded. The first user was able to see User Logged On events but not User Logged Off events. Others chimed in to say that all triggers, regardless of action, should record an incident. Further troubleshooting was needed to understand why the trigger was not working.
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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.
Managing Scripts in ControlUp
The user asked for a way to limit the number of scripts in ControlUp. They wanted to be able to delete unwanted scripts or hide them from view. Dennis suggested a query to delete unwanted scripts, which is supported for on-prem users, but is not officially supported. Landon also chimed in with thanks.
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Automation and Monitoring with SentinelOne and ControlUp
Some employees discuss their experience using SentinelOne on VDI servers, and how they created a script to alert for quarantine actions by searching the SentinelOne/Operational log. This script allows ControlUp to trigger from the application log. Some mention using S1 console and Splunk dashboard for monitoring. There is also a link to the script provided.
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Setting up an RDS Server Trigger and Script with ControlUp Academy
A discussion on setting up a trigger for an email notification for an RDS server with a powershell script was held. It was suggested to check the Windows event log and run a script when the trigger is fired. The email should only be sent once and not for all 3 servers in the folder. ControlUp Academy offers training for scripting.
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Getting Detailed Folder Sizes on VDI using ControlUp
A user asked for a script to get a detailed breakdown of folder sizes on virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and a solution was suggested using Get-FolderSize and Format-Size functions. Another user suggested using treesize CLI, which is freeware, but it was noted that the paid version is needed for the CLI. A script was successful in pulling the list of VDI from ControlUp Monitor. Get-cucomputers was also mentioned as a solution.
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Troubleshooting Duplicate Alerts in ControlUp
Users discuss an issue with receiving duplicate alerts despite having only one trigger and one follow-up action set up. A solution is suggested to reboot the monitor and check the logs. If the issue persists, it is recommended to contact ControlUp support for further assistance or potentially use a SMTP server instead. The option to use a script action for additional checks and information is also mentioned. An alternative approach using an SMTP server or a script action are discussed for sending alerts.
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How to Change Monitor Alert Email Time in ControlUp?
A user asked if it was possible to change the time that Monitor alert emails are sent out for. The ControlUp team clarified that a daily backend check is run and suggested contacting the CSM to change the recipients of the emails for certain customers.
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Syncing Templates in AD with RealTime DX
A user asked for help synchronizing Templates OU in AD with RealTime DX. Another user shared a link to an older AD sync script as a potential starting point. Someone asked if Citrix could be used as the source of truth. The reason for not doing so was because the templates are not in a machine catalogue or delivery group.
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Understanding Logon Duration in ControlUp: Exploring Factors and Using the Logon Script for Analysis
A user asked for clarification on the difference between logon duration values shown in the ControlUp console and Citrix Analytics Reports. It was suggested to use the logon duration script for more detailed breakdowns of the values and to isolate users and use Promon for specific time stamps. Links to helpful resources were also provided.
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ControlUp v9 Upgrade: Warnings and Solutions
A user upgraded to v9 of ControlUp and received warning messages on using the new sync script. Suggestions were made to check trigger folders, update data collectors, and make sure all agents are on .net 4.8. Support ticket may be needed if issue persists. Console version and continued updates were also discussed.
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