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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Automation & Alerting Related Training & Support Archives
Automation & Alerting training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Episode #10 – Conversation with Yoni Avital, ControlUp Co-founder & COO
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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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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Resolving Duplicate Email Alerts in ControlUp 8.8 On-prem Using Trigger Monitors
A user was experiencing duplicate email alerts and asked for help in setting up a trigger email alert from one monitor only. Another user suggested checking the frequency at which the trigger runs and contacting support for further assistance, including sending a screenshot of the trigger settings. The user was advised to create logs for support to review. The feature being discussed can be found in ControlUp 8.8 On-prem.
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Creating ControlUp Triggers for Specific Applications
A user was seeking advice on creating a ControlUp trigger specific to a particular application only used by a small user group. They wanted to check if a user was assigned the application before running the trigger, without embedding the check in the script itself. However, it was mentioned that ControlUp triggers can only be associated with a single object type, so a script may need to be used to achieve this. Alternative methods were also suggested.
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