A user asked about deploying the EdgeDX agent to virtual desktops. Others confirmed that it is possible and shared tips for installation, including adding extra settings and checking licensing. The agent can also be installed on non-persistent machines. The licensing system for EdgeDX is per device, and current usage can be seen on the overview dashboard or in the maintenance section of the EdgeDX configuration settings. Links to helpful resources from ControlUp were also shared.
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Citrix Related Training & Support Archives
Citrix training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Exporting Cache Drive Usage Data Using ControlUp and PowerBI/Excel
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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ControlUp Community Radio Episode #17 – In Conversation with Cláudio Rodrigues, Imagineer
Tune in for Episode #17 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown engages with Cláudio Rodrigues, an EUC pioneer with over 25 years of experience.
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ControlUp Academy: Metrics Dashboard Suggestions for Omnissa Horizon Customers
A discussion took place about what metrics an Omnissa Horizon customer may want on a dashboard. Some suggestions were for metrics about pods, connection servers, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) as well as user access gateway (UAG) metrics and creating custom reports with data collected by ControlUp. There was also mention of creating historical reports and making the process of creating custom reports easier within the ControlUp Analytics feature. The team will gather more information and report back.
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ControlUp Community Radio – Episode #16 – 1st Year Recap with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp
In this milestone episode of ControlUp Community Radio, host Douglas Brown sits down with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp, to reflect on his first year at the helm.
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Troubleshooting Remote Control on Windows 11 Entra Machines
ControlUp users are discussing the behavior of Windows 11 Entra joined machines when connected to VPN and trying to perform remote control sessions. The upcoming 2.15 agent may resolve these issues and can be tested on lab machines before rollout. The new agent also includes the ability to reconnect through reboot. The reconnect may take up to a minute due to data collection intervals and IP updates.
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Troubleshooting Process Memory Usage in ControlUp: Tips and Tricks
A user was having trouble with processes showing as "red" in the console for Memory Working Set, specifically for Outlook.exe. They asked if there was a way to change the 500MB barrier, as this was confusing for 1st line support. Another user suggested looking at the details view in task manager instead of the process view, and also mentioned that stress settings can be adjusted globally for all processes. The user provided a link to a knowledge base article about tuning stress. The original user then shared a screenshot and asked if ControlUp is showing better numbers than the OS. The discussion ended with a humorous remark about not being a memory expert.
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Troubleshooting FSLogix in a Citrix Environment
Multiple users discussed a possible issue with Real-time dx and file handles not being released by 2022 servers in a Citrix environment. A similar issue was mentioned where the shell bridge process was hanging onto profiles and causing issues for users. The environment consists of Citrix, FSLogix, and Azure VMs with Windows 2022 Server. The problem is still being investigated and there is a need for visibility to see what is preventing the release of file handles.
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ControlUp Community Radio – Episode #15 – A Conversation with Antony Awaida & Andy Tynes of Apporto
Join us for Episode #15 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Antony Awaida, Founder and CEO of Apporto, and Andy Tynes, Head of Sales and Alliances. In this episode, Antony and Andy share the story of Apporto’s growth, its leadership in the education sector, and plans to expand into other industries. They discuss Apporto’s unique cloud-based approach to EUC, innovative technology, and how they’re reshaping the VDI market.…
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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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