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ControlUp Script Library training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

Using ControlUp Scripts to Power On Virtual Machines

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A question was asked about a specific script from the ControlUp Script Library that powers on a virtual machine. The user asked if the script could also run a custom script on the local VM, explaining that their base image requires a specific patch agent service to be enabled and started at power on and disabled at shutdown. Another member replied that the script only performs a poweron action through CUmonitor and uses the hypervisor connection already set up. No reference is included in this summary.

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Running Scripts at System Startup in ControlUp: A Guide

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A user asked for assistance in running a script action at system startup for virtual devices, specifically with needing a service restart 3-5 minutes after startup. A suggested solution was to create an advanced trigger for machines with triggerable uptime of 10 minutes or less. The user was grateful for the help offered and was encouraged to reach out again if needed.

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Troubleshooting Reports for Installed Printers in ControlUp

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Discussions regarding reports for installed printers took place in the ControlUp Slack channel. A script from the Edge DX script library was suggested as a solution, along with a section with SIP_EVENT tags and information in the script guide. It was mentioned that the script may need to be configured and checked for the overwrite checkbox in order to display properly. Various suggestions for displaying the information in the UI were also given.

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How to Group Devices in ControlUp for Running Scripts on Multiple Devices

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A user inquired about grouping devices for running a script on 3000 impacted devices and EdgeDX's capabilities for creating a group or importing a device list file. A colleague confirmed that groups and tags can be created and shared a link to documentation on organizing devices. Another colleague suggested using scripts or the API for setting tags or device groups and shared a link to a useful script library. The user expressed gratitude for the information.

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Adding CLEANMGR to an Existing ControlUp Cleaning Script

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ControlUp users discussed adding the CLEANMGR method to an existing script for cleaning up the Windows Update Cleanup from Disk Cleanup. A script from the CU Script Library may be able to help, with the necessary options to include the desired folders. The Clean Windows System Drive script may also be an option. Get more information about scripts at https://support.controlup.com/docs/add-scripts-from-the-script-library.

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Troubleshooting Missing Edge DX Script Actions in ControlUp

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A discussion was held on missing Edge DX script actions in the script library of one org. It was suggested that the missing scripts could be added as "custom" in the Settings/Scripts section. The corresponding option can be found under Organizations > Manage Organizations > Select Organization > Settings > Scripts. One user also mentioned that these scripts are not out of the box items and will need to be added manually. ControlUp URL: https://app.controlup.com/ui/#/org/organization/manage/configuration/settings/scripts

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