Citrix Related Training & Support Archives
Citrix training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Controlling High CPU Processes with ControlUp: Tips and Suggestions from ControlUp Team
A discussion took place about the most efficient way to throttle high CPU-consuming processes, including recommendations for using Citrix WEM or ControlUp for automation. A member suggested checking out built-in ControlUp actions that can be automated through triggers using cmdlets. WEM can also be activated for this customer in the coming weeks. It was also noted that a member named @member discussed this topic recently and may be able to provide more insights. The conversation ended with a mention of "fairly new" features in ControlUp.
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Using ControlUp Triggers to Restart VMs with Pending Updates in Citrix
There is a question about using ControlUp Triggers to restart a VM when the user count reaches 0. There is a trigger set up to check the user session and reboot, but the check pending update condition is not working. It is clarified that the update referred to is for a master/golden image for Citrix. The CVAD pending image update column is suggested as a possible solution. A screenshot is provided for reference.
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Troubleshooting a Stopped Trigger in ControlUp
A user is experiencing trouble with a trigger that suddenly stopped working. They shared a screenshot of the trigger and asked for suggestions on how to improve it. Other members chimed in and offered potential solutions, such as checking the trigger's configuration in PowerShell and verifying the versions. A script to test triggers was also suggested. The user has resorted to using a PS script via scheduled task for alerts. They also checked the Web Interface, which reported a server as Not Active even though it was running in SGP. They requested a script to test triggers. They were also asked what the Get-BrokerController showed for those brokers.
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How to Create a Report for User Sessions on ControlUp Citrix Farm
A user needed help creating a report for all user sessions on a Citrix farm and exporting it to CSV. It was suggested to use the APIs for historical data or Powershell scripts. The user eventually found the download button for CSV.
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Troubleshooting: Error when adding CVAD EUC environment to ControlUp Console.
A user was experiencing an error when trying to add a CVAD EUC environment in the ControlUp console. Despite trying different connection methods and troubleshooting, the issue was not resolved. After updating to ControlUp Console 9.1.0.654, the problem was resolved. It was suggested to check for specific console builds or update to version 9.1 as a solution. The user updates to the newest version and the issue is fixed.
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Configuring Risk Levels in ControlUp Secure DX/Apps
A user asked if it is possible to define the risk levels themselves under Secure DX/Apps. Another user responded that currently risk scores are not configurable and are based on factors such as CVE scores and number of affected devices. This means that they are unable to change the risk levels at this time.
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Troubleshooting a Trigger in ControlUp for Unregistered Citrix VDA Machines
A user needed help with a trigger that should detect an unregistered Citrix VDA and trigger an OS reboot. They were wondering if the trigger needed to be tagged against the folder with the delivery controllers. Another user suggested trying switch from "uptime" to "triggerable uptime". This solved the issue, and the second user also explained the difference between "uptime" and "triggerable uptime" metrics. The user who originally asked the question also wanted to know how ControlUp checks for CVAD registration, as they were experiencing some false positives. The conversation ended with the user stating their issue with automatically resolving alerts when ControlUp detects that the machine is back to normal.
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Troubleshooting W365 CPC Integration and Visibility Issues
A group of ControlUp members discuss issues with the integration between W365 CPC and HDX. They note that EdgeDX does not detect brokering of a Cloud PC session, but the current configuration does show access to TURN and use of UDP. The group mentions that this may be due to the VDA configured on the device. There is also mention of potential confusion around which agent to use for the CPC Desktop, and a suggestion to pull a query to track the number of CPCs with a VDA installed and see what is reported. It is noted that there is interest from established enterprises to go this route.
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