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Understanding the API Rate Limit and Cooldown Period at ControlUp

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A user asked about the cooldown period for the API rate limit and received information from a colleague stating that there is a limit of 60 requests per user per minute or 200 per minute for the entire organization, with the cooldown period showing up in the header of the API query for retry attempts. The user was unsure if this applied to compliance APIs as well and was reassured that the limit is consistent across all APIs.

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Event Severity Issues in ControlUp DEX Console

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A user created triggers for "Black Hole Machines" and "Registration Failures" but noticed the event severity was only showing as Informational in the DEX Console. They asked for assistance in changing the severity and shared a screenshot. However, it was confirmed that the severity cannot be changed at this time but may be considered in the future. The user wanted to use this value for reporting dashboards and trends. Support was following up on the issue and confirmed that the severity cannot be changed and all triggers will still create an event, regardless of the register event action configured. The trigger was originally set up to send a webhook to Google Chat, but this was changed to a PowerShell script triggered through Script Action to create ServiceNow incidents in the future. There is no way to define the severity of the event at this time.

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Where to Discuss ControlUp API Functionality?

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The team discussed the best place to have a conversation about the CU API functionality - some suggested the automation and alerting or Scripts channels, others said it should go in the product channels depending on the specific API. Some thought it should be in the scripts channel, while others thought it would make more sense in the product channel. The importance of having a clear and easy-to-reference location for discussions on the API was emphasized. Some members pointed out that as more customers and partners begin using the API, there may be a greater need for a dedicated channel in the future.

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Help Desk Tips and Tricks with ControlUp Products

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A user asked for help with scripts to assist their Help Desk staff, mentioning that they use Microsoft Intune in their Microsoft shop. Another user replied with suggestions for scripts that can automate tasks such as clearing cache and repairing Office. Another user shared two stories about using their ControlUp products to improve their support process and provide a better experience for customers. The community is encouraged to share their own tips and experiences.

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Automating Wi-Fi Signal Checks with ControlUp Workflows

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A user shared that they have been experimenting with workflows to automate tasks and check Wi-Fi signal strength on an endpoint. They encountered issues with the script running and asked for assistance. Another user suggested getting the Script ID from the script library and replacing it in the URL to resolve the issue. The original user thanked for the help and noted that they will continue to experiment.

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Creating Workflows to Auto Tag Machines Based on Location

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A discussion was had about creating a workflow to auto tag machines based on location, with the trigger being logon or unlock. There is currently no native support for this type of trigger in ControlUp Workflows. The recommended workaround is to create a scheduled flow that runs every 5-15 minutes to update tags based on IP address and location data. Using controlUp One integration or Windows Event alerts were also suggested as alternative methods.

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