A user was having trouble getting hypervisor information from XenServer 8, and other members offered potential solutions. One suggested running a command on the Xenserver host, while another mentioned a known issue that will be fixed in an upcoming release. The issue is internally logged under VSO 219770 and should be resolved in versions higher than 9.1.0.400.
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Citrix Related Training & Support Archives
Citrix training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Finding the Right Dashboard for Monitoring with ControlUp
The ControlUp team discussed dashboard options for monitoring machines and identifying ones that need attention, with a suggestion to use PowerBI. It was noted that data can be exported using the streaming API and instructions for this can be found at https://api.controlup.io/reference/how-to-create-api-keys.
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Deploying EdgeDX Agent on Virtual Desktops and Checking Licensing – Tips from ControlUp Users
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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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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