A user asked how to export cache drive usage data to PowerBI/Excel for a customer who wants historical data. A scheduled trigger can be used with a specific query to retrieve the information and export it to a CSV file. Another user shared a tip on using wildcards in the query to retrieve data from specific folders.
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Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) Related Training & Support Archives
Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Measuring PVS Target Device Boot Phases in ControlUp
A user asked for a script to measure PVS Target device boot phases, as some servers are booting slower than others. Another user responded, suggesting that the metrics UDP Retry and Boot retry should be sufficient in determining the cause of the slow boot. No further information or links were mentioned.
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Understanding the MasterFQDN Key for Non-Persistent Images in ControlUp
A question was asked about the MasterFQDN key for non-persistent images and its function. It sets a registry value on the master image, which allows each subsequent machine to register to the backend. It is recommended to clear this value after updating the image to avoid all non-persistent machines having the same value.
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ControlUp’s New Streaming Reports Excite Users for Clearer Data and Insights
Users are excited about the new streaming reports from ControlUp, with one user particularly happy about the available data for PVS write cache usage trends. Another user inquires about where to find the report, prompting a discussion about using raw data for creating custom reports and the benefits of having historical data in the streaming reports. There is also mention of rotating reboot schedules and how the raw data can showcase the effects of changes made.
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ControlUp – A Game Changer for Server Migration and Troubleshooting
A user shared how ControlUp has made server migration to new vCenter and network VLANS easier, saving hours of manual work. The tool offers multiple features and visibility into different environments to help resolve issues and prevent finger-pointing. Other users also express their appreciation for ControlUp's handy features such as historical troubleshooting and data analysis.
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Troubleshooting Script Execution Issues in ControlUp Agents
There were reported issues with script execution on ControlUp Agents within an organization. Errors were received when executing specific scripts, but not when using the Realtime Console. The problem may be with ControlUp monitor servers. For now, a workaround is to stop the affected monitors, delete the ControlUp Store.xml file, and restart the monitor. This is a known issue and will be addressed in a future release. The issue is documented as VSO 155910 and 158919.
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Investigating Performance Issues with Teams on W2019 PVS Machines
The head of IT reported extreme slowness of Teams in his W2019 PVS shared machines since the beginning of the week. Insights showed high latency and low protocol bandwidth in the historical data but no CPU or memory peeks were seen. It was suggested to look at real-time performance views on his machine, and consider upgrading to the latest ControlUp version 8.8 to check all FSLogix metrics.
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Reducing Login Times with ControlUp
A discussion was had on reducing login times using Citrix Profile Management, group policies and folder redirection. AppX Load Packages and App/Desktop Icon clicked until ICA File Downloaded are taking up significant time. Server OS machines have faster AppX package loads than Client OS machines, indicating the possibility of using Server VDI. More information can be found in the ControlUp blog post at https://www.controlup.com/resources/blog/entry/logon-duration-research-appx-packages/.
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Creating a Trigger to Compare Two PVS Stores in ControlUp
A user asked for help creating a trigger which compares two PVS stores and sends an email if not identical. @member suggested ChatGPT, which can add an error to the event log if the contents are not the same, and a second trigger can be set up for the error. A PowerShell script was provided which writes an error message to the event log if changes are present in the folders, with the needed event log name, source, and EventId customizable.
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How to Remove the BDM Partition from ControlUp Stress Level
A user asked how to remove the BDM partition from the min free-space drive calculation in ControlUp for Citrix PVS workers. The suggested solution was to add the drive letter to the 'Drives' value in the ExclusionRules on the endpoint before sealing the image. Neither the colon nor the backslash needs to be included.
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