A user experienced issues with upgrading monitors and connectors after upgrading from V9.0.01680 to V9.0.5.143. They had to manually RDP into each server to upgrade and couldn't log in to the ControlUP console after upgrading 8 collectors. Other users suggest using the Invoke-CUMonitorUpdate cmdlet or checking for domain-joined machine status. ControlUp also recommended upgrading to the latest version, 9.0.5.423, which may not solve the issue but is generally advised. A support ticket was recommended to address the initial issue.
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Automation & Alerting Related Training & Support Archives
Automation & Alerting training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Setting up an Alert for Oracle Java Usage in ControlUp Edge DX
A user needed help setting up an alert for when Oracle Java is used on their workstations. They noticed that Edge DX could only see the process name but not the company info, so someone suggested using a script to obtain more data and put it into a custom index for a second alert. The user expressed thanks for the suggestion and said they would give it a try.
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Triggering Actions based on Specific Server Connection Failures in ControlUp Real Time Console
A discussion was held about being able to trigger an action based on the number of connection failures for a specific server. It was suggested to add a column in the Real Time Console to display the number of Citrix connection failures, which could then be used to create triggers. The user also asked about improved local host cache monitoring and the possibility of bringing it into the product. The ControlUp support team mentioned some relevant resources and offered to discuss further during an upcoming meeting.
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Automating Chrome Updates in ControlUp
A user sought help with setting up an alert in ControlUp to automate Chrome updates using the "= is" method, but was advised to use "contains" instead for non-numeric values. Another user suggested using securedx for a more efficient solution. Some users preferred using securedx for tracking and remediation purposes. No links were mentioned in the discussion.
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Troubleshooting EUC Scout Failure Descriptions
A user is looking for a list of failure descriptions for EUC Scouts when configuring alerting policies. Another user explains that errors correspond to different stages of connecting to EUC sessions and shares a helpful article for reference. The first user is grateful and mentions they have scouts running and will open a support ticket to ensure their settings are correct.
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Troubleshooting Triggers in ControlUp: Event Log Compatibility and Future Updates
A user was having trouble setting up a trigger and asked for help in the Slack channel. After some discussion and clarifications, it was determined that the event logs in question were not compatible with the trigger feature in ControlUp. The user can try again in the future when a new technology is implemented.
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Report on Reconnecting CVAD Sessions Longer Than 2 Hours
The users discuss ways to get a report on CVAD sessions that reconnect after 2 hours of disconnect time. One suggestion is to create a trigger on idle time and another is to use the session activity reports for more specific information. However, the reporting process may be slow in larger environments. Resource usage information is also shared.
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Troubleshooting a ControlUp Alert in Edge DX
A user noticed a change in the way a specific alert in ControlUp works, and was unsure of which computers were triggering the alert. Another user shared a script they had made to gather data, which may be helpful in this situation. Suggestions were made, such as adjusting the retrigger delay and modifying the time window, but the issue remains unresolved. The thread also includes code for a script that may assist with gathering data.
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Creating an Alert for Windows 11 Upgrades Using SCCM and Event Logs
The members of the ControlUp community discussed creating an alert for when users upgrade to Windows 11, and potential methods to determine this information. There was talk of using SCCM for confirmation, querying event logs, and even using a custom script that was shared in the text. The script was described as an experiment that the user can share if others are interested.
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Episode #12 – Conversation with Niels Kok, Microsoft MVP
Join us for Episode #12 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Niels Kok, a Microsoft MVP engineer with over 12 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud solutions. In this episode, Niels shares his insights into the evolving IT landscape and how automation fits.
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