A user encountered an issue with script actions not firing as expected on a ControlUp Moniter. This led to a discussion on potential solutions and troubleshooting steps, including checking the script location and examining monitor logs. The user ultimately decided to look into the issue further when they have access to the customer environment. Troubleshooting steps and suggestions were provided by other members in the Slack discussion.
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Credentials Related Training & Support Archives
Credentials training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
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Troubleshooting VDI Access in ControlUp One
There was a discussion on an issue with accessing VDI in ControlUp One after disabling certain log in method. It was suggested to check permissions and add DEX user to Controlup admins. Another option is to enable the "sign in to VDI... with LDAP" checkbox. Possible solution is detailed in the article https://support.controlup.com/docs/vdi-daas-authentication-methods. Suggestions were given to check C:\windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\ControlUp\cuMonitor.log for monitor name that handled the request.
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Using Windows Event Based Triggers for Automated Actions in ControlUp
A user asked about the possibility of passing text/fields from a Windows event log message as arguments for a script action using the Windows event based trigger. Another user noted that this is not currently possible but can potentially be implemented in the future. They provided a link to a support document and explained how to access the necessary information using a sample event based object. Another user suggested using this feature for automated actions based on specific error criteria. Another option is to use built-in actions like reset VM which utilize the ControlUp service account for the hypervisor. ControlUp Academy may have more resources on this topic.
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Understanding DEX’s Authentication Process for ControlUp VDI DAAS
The discussion revolved around DEX's authentication process for the VDI DAAS and how information is passed to the monitors. Depending on a setting, either UPN or email address is used for authentication and may require configuration changes on the security policy side.
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Troubleshooting AD connections on ControlUp Academy
A user was having trouble restoring AD connections and an endless list of credentials on ControlUp Academy. Others chimed in with suggestions, including ensuring the console was closed while replacing the CommonPrivateConfiguration.xml file. Eventually, the user found an old backup that worked.
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Troubleshooting Bad Password issues in ControlUp EUC environ setup
There was a discussion about setting up an EUC environ in RTC and an issue with bad passwords being received despite correct information. The suggestion was made to temporarily increase user permissions as it was believed to be a problem with a lack of permissions, not the credentials. After trying this, it was confirmed that increasing permissions did resolve the issue. It was believed that the service account may have been removed from the view or admin AD group, causing the problem.
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Integrating Power Query and Power BI with ControlUp Tenant – Documentation and Support for Accurate Reporting
A user asked if there was documentation for connecting Power Query and Power BI to their tenant for reporting. Another user shared a link to a ControlUp blog post on visualizing problem desktops with Power BI, but noted that the results may differ due to API changes. It was suggested to obtain an Edge DX API key from support for accurate results. A link to the guide for creating an API key was also provided. The original user has placed a support ticket for assistance.
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Updating the Repair Domain Trust Script for Windows 11 Compatibility
Users discussed updating the Repair Domain Trust script to be compatible with Windows 11 and asked for input from other members. They referenced the script from ControlUp's VDI/DaaS action library and a solution from a third-party website. It was suggested to use the PowerShell cmdlet "Test-ComputerSecureChannel -Repair" and it was confirmed that it works on both Windows 10 and physical devices. The cmdlet can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/test-computersecurechannel?view=powershell-5.1.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Console Issues
A user was having trouble deselecting the Security Policy "Folder View" on an organization-wide level in the ControlUp Console. It was suggested to remove the "View Folder" permission for the "Org Members" default role on any sub-folder, which resolved the issue. However, there was another issue with the view of a Hypervisor in DEX - VDI&DAAS. After setting additional policies, the problem was solved. Other issues were also addressed, such as missing agents and processes in the view. It was suggested to open a Support ticket for further troubleshooting, potentially with a screen sharing session.
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