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Automation & Alerting training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

How to Create Triggers for MS Defender Endpoint Scripts in ControlUp

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A user created a PowerShell script to check if a machine is running MS Defender Endpoint in EDR Block Mode and asked about setting up a trigger for alerts. Another user suggested using event log entries to trigger actions, citing a thread discussing it on the ControlUp Community Slack. The original script is provided in the discussion for reference and the user updates it to address false positive reports. The final version of the script is tested and confirmed to work.

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Using ControlUp Triggers to Restart VMs with Pending Updates in Citrix

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There is a question about using ControlUp Triggers to restart a VM when the user count reaches 0. There is a trigger set up to check the user session and reboot, but the check pending update condition is not working. It is clarified that the update referred to is for a master/golden image for Citrix. The CVAD pending image update column is suggested as a possible solution. A screenshot is provided for reference.

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Troubleshooting a Stopped Trigger in ControlUp

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A user is experiencing trouble with a trigger that suddenly stopped working. They shared a screenshot of the trigger and asked for suggestions on how to improve it. Other members chimed in and offered potential solutions, such as checking the trigger's configuration in PowerShell and verifying the versions. A script to test triggers was also suggested. The user has resorted to using a PS script via scheduled task for alerts. They also checked the Web Interface, which reported a server as Not Active even though it was running in SGP. They requested a script to test triggers. They were also asked what the Get-BrokerController showed for those brokers.

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Dealing with a Compliance Alert in ControlUp

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A user received a compliance alert about the "built-in" local Windows administrator account being in the local administrators group, which is a default and mandatory setting. There was discussion about how to deal with this issue and suggestions were made to check and exclude items in the scanning template. One user suggested that the setting could be more useful if it could identify other accounts and ignore the built-in "administrator" account. The issue was passed on to the secure DX PM.

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Automating Firmware Updates in ControlUp

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A user inquired about automating firmware updates for hardware issues via ControlUp. Other users suggested writing a script for automation and mentioned the possibility of retrieving the current firmware version programmatically, although it may be vendor specific. No specific examples were mentioned.

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Automation for Updating Dock Firmware to Avoid Replacement

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The group discusses implementing automation for updating dock firmware in response to hardware issues, avoiding the need for device replacement. A step-by-step process is suggested, along with alternative methods such as hosting the necessary software in a cloud bucket for easy installation. This topic was initiated by a user in the group.

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Setting Up Alerts for SQL Always On Availability Group Failovers

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A user asked for help with setting up an alert for a customer's SQL Always On Availability Group. Suggestions were made to use a PowerShell script or a scheduled trigger using the Edge DX agent. It was eventually resolved with the use of a PowerShell script that runs every 5 minutes and checks event logs for specific event IDs. No incidents are generated due to the potential scale of scheduled triggers.

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