A user asked for help building a custom DaaS/VDI dashboard and wanted to know where to find the timeline size for the chart, specifically for a timeframe larger than the default 5 minutes. Another user clarified that custom dashboards only show real-time data and not historical data, thus making the requested feature not currently possible.
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Citrix Related Training & Support Archives
Citrix training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
How to Reconnect Systems Configured for Outbound Connection on ControlUp?
There is a discussion about how to get systems configured for Outbound Connection to reconnect when in a disconnected state. It is mentioned that the agents should try to connect by themselves unless they are stopped. One user had more success restarting just the monitor service. Another user mentions a new version (9.0.0.1680) that should fix outbound communication issues, with a link provided for the download.
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Examining Initial Programs and Protocols in ControlUp User Activity Report
The team discussed the initial program for the data in the user activity report, specifically in regards to Standard RDP connections versus Citrix connections. It was mentioned that the initial program may appear as "Blank," "Published," or the name of a Citrix Delivery Group. There was also some confusion regarding the initial protocol, with one user noting that the protocol is typically HDX for connections via Citrix.
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Learning how to Set Up Virtual Channel Policy in Citrix for Remote DX
A user had a question about setting up the virtual channel policy in Citrix. They asked whether the version number needed to be added or if it could be left as #. Another user clarified that for Citrix versions before 2206, a # was used and for later versions an asterisk wildcard (*). A link to a solution with more information was provided.
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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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Troubleshooting Outbound Agent Communication Issues at ControlUp HQ
A user reported an issue with outbound agent communication and shared event logs for troubleshooting. Another user suggested using procdump to gather more information. Someone else mentioned having a similar issue and provided a support case number. Procdump was used to generate additional logs for a development team to review.
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How to Connect to a Datacollector for Netscaler Monitoring in ControlUp
A user asked about connecting to a datacollector for monitoring netscalers with ControlUp. They have 6 monitors but only 4 are able to connect to the datacollector, causing inconsistent data. Another user confirmed that a dedicated site is needed for all monitors to have equal access to endpoints if they are not on the same network.
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Improving Reporting in ControlUp: Addressing Skewed Numbers and Adding More Features
Users in a Slack discussion talked about challenges in using the "Reports" section of app.controlup.com, where time frames can be selected. One user pointed out the issue of skewed numbers due to idle times, suggesting a possible feature for defining "hours of the day." Another user suggested finding a solution outside of ControlUp using CSV files and Excel formulas. @member noted a possible upcoming feature for working day and working out in H2/24. The discussion also touched upon the use of "95% percentile" and "sizing recommendations" in multi-session environments. @member also suggested considering memory spikes in recommendations, and ensuring consistent graphics across pools of servers.
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Troubleshooting Memory Usage with ControlUp
A user asked for assistance with a Citrix server that experienced memory usage spikes, causing the pagefile to fill and lock user profiles. They wanted to know how to identify the cause using ControlUp. It was suggested that they use the Reporting feature to see the top 5 processes using memory at the time of the incident. However, this did not provide the desired information as it could be multiple processes using small amounts of memory rather than one process using a large amount.
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Syncing Templates in AD with RealTime DX
A user asked for help synchronizing Templates OU in AD with RealTime DX. Another user shared a link to an older AD sync script as a potential starting point. Someone asked if Citrix could be used as the source of truth. The reason for not doing so was because the templates are not in a machine catalogue or delivery group.
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