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Troubleshooting DEX Metrics for Horizon Environments on ControlUp

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A user is experiencing an issue with ControlUp's DEX feature, as it is showing 150+ billion total horizon machines. They ask for insights on where this number is being pulled from and mention potential issues with recent upgrades. Another user suggests checking the HZ Machines metric on the root level to troubleshoot. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about scripts to grab the numMachines from VMware.Hv.DesktopSummaryData.

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Customizing Insights Dashboard with External Data in ControlUp

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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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Troubleshooting a New ControlUp Installation

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Several ControlUp users discussed a new installation of ControlUp at a customer's location, specifically running into issues with Insights and containers not being started. Suggestions were made to try a manual install and to open a support ticket. Another user shared their positive experience with a different version of ControlUp. The issues were eventually resolved.

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Using DEX API to Monitor Multiple VDI Organizations

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A discussion was held about using the DEX API to pull VDI data from multiple organizations to display in Grafana. An API reference was shared and the need for an API key for each org was clarified. The user is working on a project to monitor the end user impact of changes and improvements to infrastructure. The MSP dashboard is still in development and the user is new to using APIs. The discussion took place in the #controlup channel.

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Updates for Data Collector Communication in ControlUp 9.1

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A user asked about changes regarding data collector communication in the latest version of ControlUp, specifically in regards to MSP mode for the RT console. They mentioned the need for outbound communication and the limitation in sending hypervisor metrics to shared monitors. It was confirmed that this change will be implemented in the upcoming 9.1 version. No specific timeline was mentioned.

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ControlUp Community Radio – Episode #15 – A Conversation with Antony Awaida & Andy Tynes of Apporto

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Join us for Episode #15 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Antony Awaida, Founder and CEO of Apporto, and Andy Tynes, Head of Sales and Alliances. In this episode, Antony and Andy share the story of Apporto’s growth, its leadership in the education sector, and plans to expand into other industries. They discuss Apporto’s unique cloud-based approach to EUC, innovative technology, and how they’re reshaping the VDI market.…

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Reducing Network Traffic between vCenter and ControlUp

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A user asked about the high amount of network traffic between their vCenter and ControlUp. This could be due to the SOAP-based data collection, which would appear as HTTP traffic. It was suggested to run diagnostics on the data collector to confirm, and to consider creating a ControlUp site closer to the vCenter to reduce data traffic. Contacting a CSM or via DM was also recommended for further assistance. Event

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