A team member reported an error in their VDI environment, with 600 VDIs affected. One solution is to use the Controllers pane to copy the reg key to the other VDIs, but this only works if they are persistent - alternatively, one can open the golden image or set a group policy to correct the key. Opening a support ticket is also recommended if the issue persists.
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Authentication Related Training & Support Archives
Authentication training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Moving from Okta to Entra ID for SAML Authentication at ControlUp
The team at ControlUp is moving from Okta to Entra ID for SAML authentication and is seeking advice on any potential issues with the migration process. An individual suggests considering the use of the native Entra ID Groups feature rather than SSO Groups for a smoother transition. The SAML configuration for Entra ID can be found in the ControlUp documentation. An account representative named Michael Thompson may be contacted for assistance, and ControlUp's support team can also be reached for help.
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Improving Device Refresh Strategies through Custom Reports and Power BI Integration
The team discussed using custom reports to determine which device models to target for a refresh. They suggested exporting data to power Bi or creating a script to gather information, and mentioned the new Edge DX api. They also noted potential limitations with aggregation on the tenant side. A member asked for clarification on connecting multiple indexes in Power Bi. The conversation concluded with instructions for paging through data or using export.
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Troubleshooting VDI Access in ControlUp One
There was a discussion on an issue with accessing VDI in ControlUp One after disabling certain log in method. It was suggested to check permissions and add DEX user to Controlup admins. Another option is to enable the "sign in to VDI... with LDAP" checkbox. Possible solution is detailed in the article https://support.controlup.com/docs/vdi-daas-authentication-methods. Suggestions were given to check C:\windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\ControlUp\cuMonitor.log for monitor name that handled the request.
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Understanding DEX’s Authentication Process for ControlUp VDI DAAS
The discussion revolved around DEX's authentication process for the VDI DAAS and how information is passed to the monitors. Depending on a setting, either UPN or email address is used for authentication and may require configuration changes on the security policy side.
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Troubleshooting Hidden Settings in ControlUp Realtime DX Console
One user needed help with a hidden setting in Realtime DX Console that was preventing them from using certificate-based authentication. Another user provided a solution by adding a reg value and suggested that note be added to the documentation. The link to the documentation was provided.
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Clarifying Authentication Options in ControlUp 9.05
Users discuss authenticating with the RT console in ControlUp 9.05 using a domain admin account without an email address. It is mentioned that an email address is now required for authentication and that LDAP login is still possible. A call is suggested for clarification. The ControlUp account - email based user is also mentioned.
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Logins in ControlUp RTC and Web Authentication
A user discussed logging into RTC and not being directed to the web for authentication. It was mentioned that web logins are cached and if the %appdata%\ControlUp\WebLoginToken exists and is valid, then a web login is not necessary. The duration of the token is controlled in DEX. In the demo lab, it is set to 14 days.
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Troubleshooting Error 500 in ControlUp’s Microsoft Teams Integration
Multiple users discussed an error 500 that occurs when configuring Microsoft Teams integration under UC&C. A support article was shared and it was recommended to open a ticket for further investigation. It was also suggested that the error may be due to incorrect use of keys.
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Troubleshooting EUC Scout Configuration and Static MFA Pin
A user was having an issue with their EUC scout configuration and Static MFA pin, and tested it through a browser with no issues. They were going to open a support case, but decided to ask for help in the Slack channel first. Another user suggested stopping the service on the hive and using the "sb-hive.exe debug" command to troubleshoot further.
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