Users discussed how to include template variables such as $(Object), $(FQDN), $(ResourceType), and $(ObjectName) when creating ServiceNow events using the $CUTriggerObject. A suggestion was made to use the RESTful API or an intermediate method like a webhook or event follow-up action. @member confirmed that template variables cannot be used within the script itself, but only in follow-up actions.
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Automation & Alerting Related Training & Support Archives
Automation & Alerting training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Using Edge DX and Flagging Devices in ControlUp
A user had multiple questions about using Edge DX, including whether there is a way to mark a device as stolen or lost and how long an offline device remains in Edge DX before being removed. Another user suggested utilizing the notes field and tagging feature to keep track of the device and potentially create an alert condition for it. The data can also be viewed in the "_devices data index."
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ControlUp Community Radio Episode #8 – A Conversation with Guy Leech, CTP, MVP & VIPP
Join us in Episode #8 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Guy Leech, a distinguished CTP, MVP, and VIPP.
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Managing ControlUp triggers and logging information
A user asked about logging for ControlUp triggers. Other users recommended checking the incidents pane and audit log for information, as well as looking into Windows events for SBA. One user suggested creating a trigger to email when a trigger does not run for easy tracking.
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Initiating a Tracert for High Latency Detection in ControlUp
After discussing how to initiate a tracert when high latency is detected, a user suggested setting an alert based on the _devices index and using a script to run the tracert and log the data into a custom index. However, it was noted that tracert results may not always show the culprit. A screenshot was attached as an example and it was suggested to have a threshold that triggers a tracert viewable from the UI directly on the endpoint. It was also mentioned that the samples seen in the graph are per minute, so there may have been an ongoing issue.
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ControlUp Console Threshold Discussion
The group discussed the thresholds on the ControlUp console, specifically regarding the color red indicating a value over the threshold. The first line on the diagram may not be an average of 0, but the second line cannot be an average of 0. The conversation was focused on understanding and troubleshooting these threshold values.
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Efficient Deployment Strategies for ControlUp Users
Members of the ControlUp team discussed how to handle deployment scripts requiring an install file or certificate. Suggestions included using a shared location or a platform such as MS Intune/SCCM, although issues with Edge DX were noted. Another option would be to manually install through remote control, but automation is preferred. Some members have found success with using workarounds involving Google Drive and PowerShell scripts.
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The “Wait at least” Feature in ControlUp Triggers
A question was asked about the "Wait at least" feature in ControlUp trigger settings. It was clarified that this feature applies to a specific machine, session, or resource.
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ControlUp Community Radio Episode #7 – Conversation with Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk & Eltjo van Gulik from Go-EUC.com
In Episode #7 of ControlUp Community Radio, Douglas Brown interviews Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk and Eltjo van Gulik from Go-EUC.com. This podcast delivers an in-depth view of end-user computing (EUC), focusing on the contributions and discoveries of GO-EUC, as well as a thorough examination of user experience and remoting protocols like HDX and ICA.
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Exploring ControlUp’s Built-In Horizon Trigger
A user asked for more information about the built-in Horizon trigger in ControlUp. Another user clarified that it polls metrics related to the health of the Horizon API, which can be found in the Horizon SOAP API Explorer. The trigger has four states and can be found at https://vdc-download.vmware.com/vmwb-repository/dcr-public/3bef9659-5a4d-4d48-a32b-ce82faab6504/9f1e76ea-df1c-47e8-a4a9-bfd7dc671d20/doc/vim25/vim25/Types/th.ConnectionServerHealth.ConnectionServerHealthInfo.html. The original user thanked the others for their help.
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