A user asked who had successfully implemented multi-tenancy as a managed service provider in order to replace LogicMonitor. It was suggested to open bidirectional port 40706 between each tenant and the user's data center, and to set up certificate-based authentication. The user was advised to use 'MSP mode' and use the cert to see the parent organisation. Links to documentation were provided.
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DNS Related Training & Support Archives
DNS training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting a Connection Issue in Instant Clone Pool with ControlUp
Having trouble connecting to an instant clone pool, users discussed a variety of potential causes including a DNS resolve issue, a NetBios name not matching the machine name, and a DNS scavenging issue. Troubleshooting advice included running the Agent diagnostic in the RTC, pinging the PC running the console and from the monitor server, flushing DNS, and looking for information in the log.
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Adding Computers from Different AD Forests with ControlUp Monitor
A user asked how to add a computer in a different AD forest using the ControlUp Monitor. The EUC-Sync script, which can add machines is available, but the DNS records must be recognized. Additionally, the AD Connection needs to be configured in ControlUp Monitor settings in the Domain Identities section, which is not tied to the user logged in to the console.
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Configuring ControlUp in Multi-Forest AD with Selective Authentication Two-Way Trust
A user wanted guidance on ControlUp in multi-forest AD with selective authentication two-way trust. The license is tied to the AD domain, as long as DNS resolution is available from the monitors and console, the AD forests don't matter. As the accounts will be migrated in phases, a trust needs to be set up in ControlUp. Further, the account team needs to be contacted to iron out any licensing issues. Documentation on setting up multi-domain environment can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/setting-up-a-multi-domain-environment.
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ControlUp Agent Status Reports “Error” While Working Perfectly
A user asked about an issue with Instant Clone VMs; potential causes suggested included DNS resolution, firewall blocking, Agent not installed, or Agent not running. To find the exact error message, they need to look at 'Monitor Status' in the Console. It was then mentioned that if these VMs are not connecting to the Monitor, they will cause errors in Solve (missing historical data). Lastly, the user realized that the Agent may not be running.
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Is it Possible to Have a ControlUp Monitor Server in a DMZ?
A user asked if it is possible to have a ControlUp monitor server in a DMZ while managing Citrix desktops not in the DMZ. Connectivity over port 40705 to the agent is possible, but DNS resolution and AD connections must also be in place for it to work.
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Error: “No DNS entries exist for host” on ControlUp Console
A DNS error was reported on the Console and NSLookup was failing but the Agent status in the Monitor was fine. It was suggested to check the Data Sources tab in the Monitor to see when it first connected to the device, to see if there was an earlier time when there was a DNS entry. The issue was resolved later.
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Investigating Unreachable ControlUp Agent VMs
This user asked for advice on the issue of VM's becoming unreachable due to Horizon Agent issues, experiencing freezing applications and an inability to console or access the machine once it has reached this state. Causes such as port exhaustion and DNS issues were discussed, as well as suggestions on how to access the system and application log files, and to generate an OS crash dump. It was also suggested to review reassess the configuration and consult other Horizon tech communities. ControlUp historical data and the support article https://support.controlup.com/ docs/controlup-agent-temporary-mode-and-how-to-change-it?highlight=IsTemporary#what-is-the-fix-for-this-problem were also included.
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Implementation Questions for ControlUp in Corporate and Isolated Environments
A user asked questions about implementing ControlUp in a corporate and isolated environment. The answers explained that Monitors and Data Collectors don't need to be in the same domain, credentials can be used even without trust relationship, and port 40705 needs to be added. Professional Services from ControlUp can be sought for resolving automation issues in an environment with extensive security policies.
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Solving DNS Issues for Horizon View/VMware Horizon and Controlup Agents
This discussion focuses on a DNS issue experienced with Controlup agents communicating with the console and monitor. Possible solutions include using a logoff script to release the IP address, solving the DHCP scavenging issue, flushing the DNS, and setting permissions to only allow the DHCP server to update DNS records. VMware Horizon (previously Horizon View) was also mentioned.
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