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How to Get List of Monitored Services on ControlUp for Automated Actions

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The team discussed ways to obtain the list of "monitored services" on ControlUp, specifically for a script-based action use-case. One user shared their script for starting Windows services in a Stopped state, another mentioned using the `Invoke-CUQuery` cmdlet to export the list of monitored services to a JSON file. Suggestions were also made to use the `ServiceDisplayName` record property as a parameter for a script action, which would retrieve the name of the service and pass it to the script. The discussion also referenced ControlUp modules and API calls for obtaining the list.

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Understanding CVAD Disconnect Reasons in ControlUp and Citrix Director

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The discussion focuses on the "CVAD Disconnect Reason" column under User Sessions in ControlUp's web UI. The user has not seen any valuable metrics and another user asks what Citrix Director shows for that reason. It is mentioned that the latest 9.1 and upcoming 9.1.5 releases will have improved metrics for Citrix connection issues. The location of the "CVAD Disconnect Reason" in Citrix's DaaS monitor is also discussed and a link to Citrix's documentation on troubleshooting failure reasons is shared.

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The Best Trigger for Removing a File After Boot Up in ControlUp

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Multiple ControlUp users discuss the best trigger to use for deleting a specific file shortly after a machine is booted. Suggestions include using a scheduled task or event ID based trigger. The file causing the issue is a OneDriveStandAloneUpdater.exe, which consumes a large amount of cache space when running. The preferred trigger is determined to be a scheduled task set to run a few minutes after machine startup.

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Sending Email Alerts for ControlUp Folder Event Messages

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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 Machine Categories in ControlUp

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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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Troubleshooting On-Prem Solve Installation in ControlUp Community.

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A user is experiencing issues with the on-prem version of Solve and asks for help with installation and configuration. Another user suggests downloading keys from the SOP appliance and configuring the IP address or FQDN, and provides a link to the instructions for the installation process. The user later updates that they have redeployed and followed the suggested steps, but still experience issues with the connection to the monitors. Another user explains that the monitors initiate the connection and suggests checking the monitor logs. The user thanks for the help and will try the suggestion.

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