A discussion took place about the usage of .Net Runtime 6 within ControlUp products. It was mentioned that it went end of life in November and may be embedded with the agent manager or needs to be installed separately. The impact of removing .Net 6.0 was discussed and it was noted that it may affect the logon manager or agent manager. It was also mentioned that there are two available options on the download site.
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ControlUp Agent Related Training & Support Archives
ControlUp Agent training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Installing Real-Time Agent on Monitor Server for Stress Level Calculation
A user asked if it was possible and recommended to install the real-time agent on a monitor server to run a stress level calculation script. Another user confirmed that this is possible and recommended. However, when attempting to run the "ControlUp Stress Calculator v2 Metrics Explorer (Draft)" script, an error occurred stating that a required module was not found. The solution was to open a support ticket. The article that discusses this feature can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/stress-level-calculator-tool-v2
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Tracking Shutdown/Reboot Times with ControlUp Edge DX
A user asked if there's a way to use ControlUp Edge DX to track slow shutdown/reboot times. The ControlUp agent stops collecting data once a computer starts shutting down, so currently there is no way to track this in real time. However, there is a possibility of adding functionality for this in the future.
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Troubleshooting Changes in ControlUp Audit Log
Multiple users noticed changes being made in the audit log, even though they did not make any changes themselves. After troubleshooting, they found that the Edge DX page's filter was causing the log to inaccurately track changes. It is suggested to open a ticket and there might be a fix with the 2.16 agent. The upcoming agent can be expected to improve this issue.
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Building a Scoutbees Use Case Library: Input Needed!
The ControlUp team is working on a use case library for Scoutbees and is asking for input from users on how they use the tool to streamline processes and make their work easier. They hope to create a resource that can be shared with all users to maximize the tool's value. Some examples of usage are listed for EUC Scout, infrastructure, applications, web transactions, and various monitoring options.
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Understanding Machine Categories in ControlUp
A user asked for clarification on the different categories of "machines" shown in ControlUp, specifically the difference between All, Agent, VM, and Horizon machines. Another user chimed in to confirm the understanding and offer assistance with future exam questions. The original user also mentioned the challenge of creating custom dashboards on Insights. They joked about reaching out for help on future quizzes. A ControlUp agent explained that the Agent count only shows for machines with an installed ControlUp agent, and there is a way to auto-sync the system. They also asked for the version of ControlUp being used and confirmed that Horizon includes machines with and without agents.
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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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Securing Laptops with ControlUp and other Options
A discussion took place about different security options for laptops, specifically a method to prevent bootup in the event of theft. It was mentioned that ControlUp does not have this feature, but there is a user voice open for it. It was also suggested to use MDM or Intune for this purpose, but it was noted that a script will not run if the agent cannot communicate with the device. Some laptops have Absolute software built-in for this purpose. Another possible solution is using BitLocker with TPM+PIN, but it is important to ensure proper policies are in place for it to be effective. URL mentioned: www.absolute.com
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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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How to Script Force Reset VM in ControlUp
A user asked if it is possible to script the Force Reset VM action in ControlUp. Another user shared a code snippet that uses the Invoke-CUAction and Invoke-CUQuery commands to reset the VM name that is passed through arguments. This can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/invoke-cuaction
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