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

Running User Interactive Scripts with ControlUp for Outlook Teams Add-In Solution

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A team member asked if ControlUp can run user interactive scripts, specifically prompting a user to restart Outlook. Another member suggested using a user script through Actions, unless doing it via an Alert. The reason for the restart was to implement an Outlook Teams Add-in disable and re-enable solution through a silent script. This was for the New Teams, not removing the Classic Teams.

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Automating ControlUp Agent Deployment for AVD Images

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A user asked for an automation process to deploy the ControlUp agent to a new AVD image every month. Three options were suggested: enabling agent deployment through monitors in the configuration, using the MSI with the master image option, or using the PowerShell module with the master image option. Helpful links were provided for each option.

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How to Set up an Alert for First Time Use Logins on Windows 11

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A user asked for help setting up an alert for first time use logins on Windows 11, to present a guided tour and web page. Another user suggested using a ControlUp script to set a flag file to avoid multiple runs. This method was compared to using Citrix login scripts from over 25 years ago. It was also suggested to check the date/time of the flag file for future updates.

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Understanding Windows Event Logs with ControlUp

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A team member asked for an explanation on how ControlUp tool triggers windows event logs such as Errors, Hangs, and Freezes. They also asked for recommended solutions. Another member shared that all winevt log information can be found on ControlUp, which can be filtered down by specific errors to see expanded details. To determine impact on users, troubleshooting and testing may need to be done. The application performance dashboard is recommended for this purpose.

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Controlling High CPU Processes with ControlUp: Tips and Suggestions from ControlUp Team

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A discussion took place about the most efficient way to throttle high CPU-consuming processes, including recommendations for using Citrix WEM or ControlUp for automation. A member suggested checking out built-in ControlUp actions that can be automated through triggers using cmdlets. WEM can also be activated for this customer in the coming weeks. It was also noted that a member named @member discussed this topic recently and may be able to provide more insights. The conversation ended with a mention of "fairly new" features in ControlUp.

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