Several users discussed the compatibility of ControlUp with XenServer 8.4, with one confirming that several customers have successfully used ControlUp with this version. ControlUp is currently looking into adding CPU wait metrics specific to the new XS version. There is some concern about explicit support for XS 8.4 but it is concluded that ControlUp has aided customers with issues related to this version.
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CPU Related Training & Support Archives
CPU training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Issues in ControlUp: How to View Granular CPU and Memory Data
A user was looking for a more granular view on CPU and memory from the VDI and DaaS reports in ControlUp. It was suggested to use invoke cu-query to export real-time data or use triggers based on specific conditions. The historical pipeline only saves 5-minute data points, but each data point includes Min, Avg, and Max values. This information can be seen in the report UI.
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Reporting on High Network Utilization in ControlUp
A user is looking to report on applications with high Network Utilization in a Non-persistent environment. They suggest having a "Top 5" report for Network Usage. Another user recommends using the Process view in CU4VDI or the Monitor PowerShell query API to easily sort based on Network send or receive.
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How to Track Resource Usage for Microsoft Teams with ControlUp
A user asks for help in tracking resource usage from Microsoft Teams with ControlUp. Another user suggests looking at the App Trends report to compare usage before and after implementing Teams redirection. The link to the report is provided. The suggested report allows for viewing data points over time for CPU, RAM, and IO usage.
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Troubleshooting High Pagefault Numbers in ControlUp Community
A user asked for help on a high pagefault issue with the process "Micorosft.mashup.container.netFX45.exe" in PowerBI. Another user shared that page faults can occur due to memory being paged out or opening large files. It is important to check memory utilization, interaction with stored files, and user experience indicators. A specific user's issue was discussed and it was found that the page file was not significantly used.
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How to Set Up ControlUp Alerts to Post into a Google Chat Space
A user is asking for help setting up ControlUp alerts to post into a Google Chat Space using webhooks. The issue seems to be on Google's side, as the alerts successfully trigger when tested on an external site. Suggestions for workaround or solutions are given, such as using ControlUp Workflows. Examples and instructions on how to format the HTTP POST within a ControlUp Workflow are provided. The user is able to successfully get it working with Workflows, but is still investigating what type of variables are supported to make the message more meaningful.
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Understanding System Processes in ControlUp Graphs
The question was asked if system processes are included in the upgraded graphs and which metric they are a part of. Answer: they are included in all Machine CPU graphs as it is the overall machine CPU usage.
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Troubleshooting Resource Leak Issues with ControlUp Agents
A user reported seeing a resource leak in both the cuagent and sipagent of three machines. The screenshot shows one machine with a 17-day uptime and a sustained 25% CPU for the sip agent. The user asked if there were any known resource leak issues in the 9.0.5.423 and 2.15 agents. Another user responded, saying they were not aware of any issues with 2.15 for Desktops and asked if the machines were Windows desktop OS and single user machines. They also suggested checking for AV exclusions, providing a link to documentation for setting them up. The original user confirmed that the machines were single user persistent VDI and said they would check the AV exclusions. URL mentions: https://support.controlup.com/docs/en/av-exclusions-for-controlup?highlight=exclusi
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Controlling High CPU Processes with ControlUp: Tips and Suggestions from ControlUp Team
A discussion took place about the most efficient way to throttle high CPU-consuming processes, including recommendations for using Citrix WEM or ControlUp for automation. A member suggested checking out built-in ControlUp actions that can be automated through triggers using cmdlets. WEM can also be activated for this customer in the coming weeks. It was also noted that a member named @member discussed this topic recently and may be able to provide more insights. The conversation ended with a mention of "fairly new" features in ControlUp.
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Using ListOfColumns Template Variables in ControlUp Triggers: A Helpful Tip and Exciting New Feature in the Works
Users discussed using ListOfColumns template variables for triggers and the impact of using them. One user shared an example of encapsulating the template with ListOfColumns to use multiple metrics in a trigger. Another mentioned that ListOfColumns can be replaced multiple times and added a warning about this. Another expressed excitement about the potential uses of this feature. The discussion also touched on the possibility of seeing the top 50 biggest files that were written and a suggestion for running a follow-up script to enrich the data. One user mentioned that the developer responsible was not available at the moment, but that more information would be shared soon and a real-time disk monitor was already available. It was suggested that the user hang on until Monday for a cool invite.
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