In a discussion about sharing VDI metrics with SLT without revealing unnecessary information, Custom Dashboards with restricted access and a possible upcoming Dashboards feature are mentioned. It is also suggested to export dashboards and send them periodically, but formatting issues may be a concern. The upcoming release for Dashboards for VDI is expected at the end of the month.
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Logs Related Training & Support Archives
Logs training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Writing Events to System Events Log with Custom SecureDX Scripts in ControlUp
A user asked about writing events to the system events log using custom issue scan/remediation scripts in SecureDX. Another user confirmed that the same formatting used for normal scripts should work. However, it was noted that missing options in the CU4C scripts may prevent this from working.
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Widget Wednesday #12: Introducing Grid Viewer for Raw Data Exploration
This week’s Widget Wednesday introduces a powerful new widget type in ControlUp Dashboards, the Grid Viewer.
Unlike traditional widgets that summarize data through averages, totals, or grouped metrics, the Grid Viewer gives you direct access to raw data. It’s designed for situations where you want to see exactly what’s happening under the hood and shape the view around your specific needs.…
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Troubleshooting Offline Windows Servers in ControlUp
Some Windows servers appear as offline, but when a user logs in through the hypervisor's remote console, they show as online again. A screenshot was requested and a possible solution was suggested. It was advised to submit a case to support@controlup.com with logs and screenshots for further analysis. Different ways to change logging levels were shared and it was asked if the server has AV in place. A possible explanation was offered and it was mentioned that logs would provide more insight into the issue. One user stated that they had put in exceptions for the AV, and another needed to wait before reporting. Screenshot and log files were recommended to help find a solution.
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Citrix Cloud Log Server and ControlUp Compatiblity
A user noticed a new log server configuration for Citrix Cloud and wonders if the information will be available in ControlUp. @members state that while ControlUp does not currently use data collection from the AOT Log Server, it may be considered in future releases after researching the additional information provided.
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Troubleshooting Outlook Freezes and App Errors
A user reported an issue with Outlook freezing when opening an email due to a large photo in the sender's signature, and suggested correlating app freezes events with the Outlook version. Other users shared known issues with Outlook and app freezes. It was recommended to troubleshoot by checking for large file sizes in signatures.
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Help Desk Tips and Tricks with ControlUp Products
A user asked for help with scripts to assist their Help Desk staff, mentioning that they use Microsoft Intune in their Microsoft shop. Another user replied with suggestions for scripts that can automate tasks such as clearing cache and repairing Office. Another user shared two stories about using their ControlUp products to improve their support process and provide a better experience for customers. The community is encouraged to share their own tips and experiences.
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Troubleshooting Issues with Downloading Files on ControlUp VPN
A user was experiencing issues with downloading files on VPN through the new Management feature. They noticed in the network log that the system was attempting to upload the requested file to Azure before downloading it. The user shared their findings in the ticket and was asked to provide details on their VPN type. They also brought up the need for specific IPs or more granular access for the firewall team. Another user mentioned they were curious if the same issue would occur with their company's new VPN. The original user suggested it was more likely a firewall policy issue than a VPN issue. A request was made for the user to provide unfiltered Wireshark logs for troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Alert Rules Based on Event ID’s
Some members discussed problems they were having with configuring Alerts Rules based on Event ID's. They discovered that the event was being captured and could be found in the win_event_log index, but the alert was not triggering. After further checking, it was determined that the data could be found by filtering in the data index. The eventID field should be used with the equals (=) operator since it is a number field.
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Widget Wednesday #10: Going Beyond Standard Widgets with the Expert Builder
In this episode of Widget Wednesday, we take a closer look at the Scripting and Automation Dashboard, focusing on the Script Execution Summary widget and how it's built.
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