A user shared a comprehensive vDisk replication and monitoring script for Citrix Provisioning Services. It includes an EventLog output for ControlUp and comprehensive JSON output for other solutions. The script can be found at https://github.com/MathiasK-SVA/pvs-radar and suggestions for improvement are welcome.
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Citrix Related Training & Support Archives
Citrix training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
How to Set Up ControlUp Alerts to Post into a Google Chat Space
A user is asking for help setting up ControlUp alerts to post into a Google Chat Space using webhooks. The issue seems to be on Google's side, as the alerts successfully trigger when tested on an external site. Suggestions for workaround or solutions are given, such as using ControlUp Workflows. Examples and instructions on how to format the HTTP POST within a ControlUp Workflow are provided. The user is able to successfully get it working with Workflows, but is still investigating what type of variables are supported to make the message more meaningful.
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How to Detect “Black Hole Machines” with ControlUp in Citrix Environments
A discussion took place about the "Citrix Blackhole machine" scenario and how to detect it using ControlUp. Possible solutions were suggested, including using a combination of user sessions, CVAD Available State, and connection failure data to spot the issue and looking for Launch or LaunchOperation events on the Citrix broker for on-prem environments. It was also mentioned that Citrix Analytics may be necessary for this detection in Citrix Cloud environments. The context of this discussion is related to DaaS and ControlUp.
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Episode #19 – Conversation with Beau Dolinsky, VP of Customer Experience at ControlUp
Tune in to Episode #19 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown interviews Beau Dolinsky, Vice President of Customer Experience at ControlUp. Beau shares insights from his impressive career, including roles at Citrix and Zoom, and discusses his passion for creating exceptional experiences.
Beau emphasizes the value of a “customer-obsessed” culture, detailing how addressing customer pain points and actively incorporating feedback can significantly reduce churn and enhance overall satisfaction.…
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How to Set Up Fail-safe Actions with ControlUp Triggers
Users discussed options to set up a trigger to run an action and if that action fails, run a different one. The ControlUp trigger packs include a trigger that alerts when machines go unregistered, followed by a script action to reboot the machine. Members suggested creating two triggers or using Invoke-cuaction to programmatically run actions and determine if a VM needs to be rebooted. The support document containing more information is available at https://support.controlup.com/docs/trigger-packs?highlight=triggers#citrix
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Setting Up a Trigger for Identifying Unused VMs in ControlUp Focus Discussion.
Several users discussed how to set up a trigger for identifying unused VMs older than 45 days, specifically in relation to the ControlUp environment. Suggestions were given about using the built-in Session Activity report or APIs to identify machines with no recent logins. Some users mentioned testing and recoding scripts for different hypervisors. One user also brought up the issue that not all VMs have a Horizon agent.
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Creating a Citrix Workspace App Versions Report in ControlUp
A user asked how to create a dashboard or report showing Citrix Workspace App versions for end users and possibly trigger notifications for upgrades. @member suggested using the Session Activity report and adding the "Initial Citrix Receiver Version" column to see the client versions used in historical sessions. Other columns can help identify the endpoints with the app installed. A trigger can be used to detect versions and send notifications, and @member or a team member may have more instructions.
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Troubleshooting Edge DX Agent Installation and Upgrades for Non-Persistent Virtual Desktops in Citrix
A user inquired about installing the sipagent2.17.0.6185.msi on a Master Image for MCS without the Agent Control Manager, and if there was a way to suppress automatic upgrades of Edge DX agent using the agentmanger MSI. It was recommended to tag machines with a specific tag and make a rule for that tag to align with a specific agent version. Another user commented that EdgeDX could be used for non-persistent virtual desktops in Citrix, and requested assistance from other customers who have done so. There is currently no way to suppress the automatic upgrade of Edge DX agent using the agentmanager MSI.
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Analyze High Latency Issues Script
Can ControlUp help? Yes, out of the box, we provide a pre-built, yet customizable, script that helps you analyze and solve high latency issues!
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Citrix Workspace App Access: RemoteDX Plugin and Installation
The RemoteDX Plugin is not installed for users accessing the Citrix Workspace App through a web browser. Both the Workspace App and RemoteDX Plugin need to be installed on the device for session establishment.
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