In a Slack discussion about event log triggers and incidents, a user asked if a new trigger could be created for a specific event log source and if it would still be logged as an incident if no follow-up action was attached. Another user suggested using the "Events" tab at the bottom for live events, while another recommended using Powershell to retrieve events captured through incidents. The "Top Windows Events" report in DEX was also suggested as a potential resource.
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Automation & Alerting Related Training & Support Archives
Automation & Alerting training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Managing Time Zones and Triggers in ControlUp
A user asked if ControlUp can set a single trigger that will log out all ICA sessions at 11pm server time, across client servers in different time zones. Another user suggested using trigger schedules to enable/disable triggers during certain days/times. The first user realized that a single trigger cannot achieve their desired outcome due to different time zones. The time zone for the monitor servers is Pacific, but the client servers are in various time zones.
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ControlUp Edge DX Alert Issue Resolved
Several users reported an issue with ControlUp Edge DX this morning. They were unable to see System Events, even though they had admin rights. A ticket was logged for this, and the issue was reproduced and fixed by the ControlUp team. It was suggested that the problem may have arisen due to a mismatch between UI and API.
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Triggering on Servers and Folders in ControlUp
Users discuss the ability to set triggers on both servers and their folders. A user named Clint confirms that it is possible. It is suggested that in the scope, a filter can be set for the hostname.
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Triggering Scripts in ControlUp: Options and Recommendations.
Users discussed options for triggering scripts in ControlUp. One option is to use the $cutriggerobject variable with the .NET engine, while another is to pass parameters explicitly. It was also mentioned that a filter in the trigger will not work with two different gateways with the same name and IP. It was decided to use collections for this purpose. Despite the busy weekend ahead, one user plans to finish an article for their website.
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The Importance of Folder Structure for ControlUp Reporting Data
The ControlUp team discusses a recent folder structure change that has resulted in reporting data being split between the old and new directory. It is not possible to move the older data to the new location and there is no way to hide it from other users. The historic data will eventually drop off after a year and will only show under the year selection. Some users have found that the folder structure greatly affects their stress levels, alerts, automation, and reports. It is advised to make changes to the folder structure only for significant reasons as it can still be adjusted for minor projects without impacting the main structure of the historical data.
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Trigger for Email Alerts on Disconnected Sessions
A customer requested an email alert when many sessions got disconnected in a short period of time. A trigger was suggested, but it does not cover the specific timeframe. Another option is to use the API and script to export and compare data for disconnected sessions. Yoni's suggestions were appreciated by the group.
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Troubleshooting User Login and Logoff Triggers in ControlUp
A user was having trouble with User login and logoff triggers. Another user suggest checking the incidents pane in the config console to see if any trigger events were recorded. The first user was able to see User Logged On events but not User Logged Off events. Others chimed in to say that all triggers, regardless of action, should record an incident. Further troubleshooting was needed to understand why the trigger was not working.
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Automation and Monitoring with SentinelOne and ControlUp
Some employees discuss their experience using SentinelOne on VDI servers, and how they created a script to alert for quarantine actions by searching the SentinelOne/Operational log. This script allows ControlUp to trigger from the application log. Some mention using S1 console and Splunk dashboard for monitoring. There is also a link to the script provided.
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Setting up an RDS Server Trigger and Script with ControlUp Academy
A discussion on setting up a trigger for an email notification for an RDS server with a powershell script was held. It was suggested to check the Windows event log and run a script when the trigger is fired. The email should only be sent once and not for all 3 servers in the folder. ControlUp Academy offers training for scripting.
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