A user asked about creating triggers for low disk space and wondered if using the folder EUC or the builtin Sync folder was better. Another user suggested using the location of the agent or filter criteria instead. Finally, an offer for help with reviewing the trigger is given.
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Cloud Computing Related Training & Support Archives
Cloud Computing training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting “Disconnected from Cluster” Message in ControlUp Monitors
A user reported receiving a "disconnected from cluster" message after adding the Monitor again and was directed to check the network requirements article for ControlUp Monitors. The article can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/communication-ports-used-by-controlup-hybrid-cloud-us-customers#from-the-realtime-monitor-machine and suggests that the disconnect could be due to the monitor not being able to communicate with the coordinator.
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Understanding the Need for fabric.controlup.com in Testing VDI & DaaS
A user asked about why fabric.controlup.com is included when testing VDI & DaaS. Other members explain that it is needed for Remote DX and suggest adding the URL to documentation about communication ports used by ControlUp. URLs for EU and US customers are provided. The user acknowledges their error in reading.
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Sending Email Alerts for ControlUp Folder Event Messages
The team discussed how to send an informational email alert when an event is triggered within the ControlUp folder. Different members offered their expertise and suggestions, including using the ControlUp Academy, creating a Windows Event Trigger, and incorporating a PowerShell script to format the email's body. Ultimately, the team concluded that ControlUp does not allow triggering actions based on informational events, but recommendations were made to run a scheduled trigger or use task scheduler to execute the script at regular intervals.
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Understanding the “Public DNS Name” Setting in ControlUp Monitor
A user asked for clarification on the purpose of "Public DNS Name" in the monitor settings. Another user explained that this parameter is used for deploying a monitor using powershell, particularly for monitors in Azure or AWS. A ControlUp support documentation link was provided for more information. This setting is used to specify the address on which the monitor exposes port 443 for outbound agent connections.
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Troubleshooting Unmanaged AVD Session Hosts in ControlUp Console
A user asked for assistance in managing Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts in the ControlUp console. They have installed the ControlUP monitor and agent on a virtual machine in Azure, but the status remains unmanaged for the AVD session hosts. Other Azure metrics are visible. A suggestion was made to test communication on port 40705 and to use the "install-cuagent" cmdlet with a dex api key for self-registration. Helpful links and instructions were provided.
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Issues with Two Monitors Cycling after Upgrading to 9.0.5
A user opened a ticket but also asked for help in the Slack channel. They are having issues with two monitors cycling through connecting, logging in, and disconnecting after upgrading to 9.0.5. They have tried to run a network test and send a log, but did not find any issues. A link to the support article on creating monitor logs with Log4net was provided. The log file path for version 9.0.5 was also shared.
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Troubleshooting Hidden Settings in ControlUp Realtime DX Console
One user needed help with a hidden setting in Realtime DX Console that was preventing them from using certificate-based authentication. Another user provided a solution by adding a reg value and suggested that note be added to the documentation. The link to the documentation was provided.
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Customizing Insights Dashboard with External Data in ControlUp
A user asked if it was possible to customize a field in an Insights Dashboard by requesting information from an external server. A ControlUp employee confirmed that it was technically possible but not supported out of the box and suggested reaching out to a CSM or account rep for further discussion. It was also noted that the underlying platform of IOP is Splunk and it may be possible to achieve this using its functionality. However, the user's company and the customer need to clearly define their needs before deciding on a technical solution.
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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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