A user asked about the intervals for the Session protocol latency metrics and how to change them. The team member replied that the historical data granularity changes over time and there is no way to change this. Automated data exports can be set up to store data in a different analytics platform. The relevant KB article can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/vdi-and-daas-reports
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DaaS Related Training & Support Archives
DaaS training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Triggering Actions based on Specific Server Connection Failures in ControlUp Real Time Console
A discussion was held about being able to trigger an action based on the number of connection failures for a specific server. It was suggested to add a column in the Real Time Console to display the number of Citrix connection failures, which could then be used to create triggers. The user also asked about improved local host cache monitoring and the possibility of bringing it into the product. The ControlUp support team mentioned some relevant resources and offered to discuss further during an upcoming meeting.
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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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Episode #11 – Conversation with Chris Marks, Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels
Join us in Episode #11 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Chris Marks, Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels. Chris and Douglas dive into the exciting and evolving world of EUC, exploring what it means for the industry and for Parallels. They discuss Chris’ unique role at Parallels, the company’s innovative solutions for hybrid work and cloud environments, and how Parallels is tackling the challenges of modern application delivery.…
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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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Episode #9 – Conversation with Simon Townsend, ControlUp Field CTO – Part 2
Join us in Episode #9 of ControlUp Community Radio as Douglas Brown chats with Simon Townsend, ControlUp’s Field CTO. Simon shares his journey over the past six months and insights into the evolving EUC market. Don’t miss this must-listen episode for tech industry insights!
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Custom DaaS/VDI dashboards and timeline sizes in ControlUp
A user asked for help building a custom DaaS/VDI dashboard and wanted to know where to find the timeline size for the chart, specifically for a timeframe larger than the default 5 minutes. Another user clarified that custom dashboards only show real-time data and not historical data, thus making the requested feature not currently possible.
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Troubleshooting Connection Server Active Connections in ControlUp Desktop Console
A user asked for help locating "HZ Connection Server Active Connections" in the ControlUp desktop console to create a trigger, but it was not available. ControlUp support confirmed it as an internal property and suggested a workaround by creating a trigger on a different metric and then modifying the filter xml to replace it with "HzTotalConnections". The user successfully implemented this workaround. More details can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/vmware-horizon-integration-columns-grids-overview.
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Troubleshooting Disappearing Data in DEX with ControlUp Support
A user asked about data disappearing from the grid view in DEX, and other users suggested reaching out to CU support and checking for delays in traffic. Some users also shared past experiences with under-resourced monitors causing similar issues. Dark mode screenshots were also shared, and the potential for network traffic issues was mentioned.
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SSO for ControlUp: Covering Multiple Features
A user asked if setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) for Dex would also cover Insights and Solve or if they needed to set up individual SSO for those. Another user responded that SSO through Dex would cover all three and that Insights and Solve would be deprecated in mid-May.
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