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Databases Related Training & Support Archives

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


Service Trigger in ControlUp – Is it Possible?

Posted on October 2, 2024

A user asked about creating a service trigger and potential options such as "not equal to RUNNING" were suggested. Another user suggested checking for corresponding processes that start a service and monitoring that instead. However, it was mentioned that triggering off of a service that runs under svchost may not be possible. The user ultimately decided to submit a feature request for this capability.

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Troubleshooting EUC Connection in Citrix 2407

Posted on August 19, 2024

After upgrading a lab to Citrix 2407, a user noticed EUC Connection was no longer working and opened a ticket. The property 'VMPoweredOnDate' does not exist on type 'XenDesktopMonitor.XenDesktopMonitorV2.Connection'. A suggested method for troubleshooting is also mentioned.

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Measuring Latency in ControlUp/Dex: How to Identify and Address Similar Cases

Posted on June 12, 2024

A user posed a question about measuring latency between client and server using ControlUp/Dex. The group brainstormed potential solutions and asked clarifying questions, including the type of server backend (database). The goal is to proactively identify similar cases of latency in the future.

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Measuring Latency in ControlUp: Solutions and Confusion Over Windows Applications

Posted on June 11, 2024

A user is asking for ways to measure latency in ControlUp. The possible solutions suggested are using Scoutbees (if configured), ping and tracert scouts, Web Application scouts, and Site load measurement. One user asks if it can be used to measure the latency of an executable, but the application in question is an old Windows app without a web URL. The discussion continues about similar threads on the topic.

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Managing Scripts in ControlUp

Posted on May 15, 2024

The user asked for a way to limit the number of scripts in ControlUp. They wanted to be able to delete unwanted scripts or hide them from view. Dennis suggested a query to delete unwanted scripts, which is supported for on-prem users, but is not officially supported. Landon also chimed in with thanks.

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Adding CLEANMGR to an Existing ControlUp Cleaning Script

Posted on March 7, 2024

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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Tracking Downtime and Uptime for VDIs in ControlUp

Posted on January 24, 2024

A user asked for ways to track downtime and uptime percentage of their VDI's for an SLA with a customer. A team member suggested using Scoutbees or the session count historical dashboard. Another option is to use the ControlUp powershell module to build a database for tracking availability. A UserVoice request can also be made for this feature. URL: https://support.controlup.com/v1/docs/monitor-cluster-powershell-api-cmdlets

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Modifying Fields in ControlUp at the Database Level

Posted on January 5, 2024

A user asked about modifying fields in ControlUp at the database level, specifically mentioning the "Description" field. Another user suggested using the Tags column, which is available through a post-VM boot script. The possibility of using a logon script based on user details and connection was also mentioned. The URL for adding the Tags column is provided: https://support.controlup.com/docs/add-tags-column-to-information-grid

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Gather Drive Type Information with ControlUp Edge DX

Posted on December 19, 2023

This discussion focused on how to use Edge DX to get drive type (SSD, HDD) information into Edge DX in multiple ways. The user initially wanted to see if the laptops they were using had SSDs or HDDs to troubleshoot a performance issue, and instructions were provided for manually and semi-automatically collecting the data. Edge DX also enables the user to create custom reports and set up persistent data collection, and includes a script to collect CPU temperature. The ControlUp Scripting Guide can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/scripting-guide.

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Upgrading an Alternate COP Server with ControlUp

Posted on December 12, 2023

The user experienced issues when upgrading an alternate COP server following instructions from the ControlUp On-Premises Upgrade Guide (https://support.controlup.com/docs/on-premises-upgrade-guide). After making a snapshot and backup of the database, they managed to loopback the alternate COP server and successfully upgrade it. It was suggested that the documentation should be updated to facilitate the upgrade process with an alternate server.

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