A user asked if it was possible to add Application and Services Logs under Windows Event log collection. ControlUp Support team member replied that this is possible for their demo environment on both VDI and CU4D. They also provided links to articles on this feature.
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Logs Related Training & Support Archives
Logs training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Utilizing Ping Identity for Multi-Factor Authentication on ControlUp
A user is excited about new features on the ControlUp platform, including added support for Ping Identity as an Identity Provider. They are unsure of how to use Ping for multi-factor authentication and see that a "pairing code" is needed, but another user clarifies that this is the "secret key" from a "software token app." The article will focus on the new support for Ping Identity and how to use it for multifactor authentication on ControlUp.
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Understanding Windows Event ID 1001 and the BlueScreen Reference
Event ID 1001 in the Windows Application Log could potentially indicate a BlueScreen, but this may not always be the case with Windows 10/11. Windows generates LiveKernelEvent and Event Name: BlueScreen events for crashing drivers and Kernel components, but this does not necessarily mean there was a classic BSOD. This was discovered with the help of AI and information from Microsoft/Gemini. The discussion included helpful contributions from fellow members.
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Analyzing Citrix Reconnect Times with ControlUp
A user was looking for inspiration on gathering data from ControlUp agents to analyze long connect/reconnect times for a Citrix Shared Desktop session. Members shared that ControlUp recently added a feature to measure Citrix session reconnect times with a breakdown of processes, and offered a script that measures reconnect stages. Another user mentioned working on a solution for measuring endpoint authentication and requested assistance from members with a working Imprivata setup. The conversation concluded with the user planning to reach out to the members for further assistance.
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Troubleshooting BSODs with ControlUp
A member shared their experience of seeing a BSOD on a device without any alerts or restarts triggering. Others tried to troubleshoot the issue and determine if the event was recorded. A call was suggested for easier communication. A possible solution was also suggested - checking the WER data during device start. A call was scheduled for further discussion.
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How to Create an Advanced Trigger in ControlUp?
A user requested assistance for creating an advanced trigger in ControlUp. The trigger is in the "general" pack of the trigger packs knowledge base and can help release resources if a user has not been active on a machine for a day or two. The user was provided with a link to the relevant trigger in the knowledge base.
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Upgrading ControlUp Custom Hives: Understanding the /name Switch
ControlUp users discussed an issue with upgrading a Hive via an endpoint management tool. A link to an article on upgrading Custom Hives was shared, mentioning the requirement of a token for upgrades. Another article with instructions for a silent installation was also mentioned. A user questioned the need for a /name switch during an update and it was clarified that the switch is only required if the Hive name needs to be changed. The article will be updated to reflect this.
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How to Monitor UAGs for Port Exhaustion in ControlUp
A user is having issues with intermittent connections dropping and was advised to periodically reboot the UAGs due to port exhaustion. Other suggestions and ways to monitor the UAGs for this issue were discussed. There is currently no UAG monitoring available in ControlUp, but it is expected to be added in version 9.2. The discussion also includes a mention of a UAG health check script using the Horizon API, and the upcoming feature of UAG support in version 9.2.
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Troubleshooting a Flow in ControlUp
A user is trying to build a flow in ControlUp that will check device uptime and run a script on devices over 8 days old. They are encountering an issue where the flow only tags one device at a time and does not loop. Other users suggest checking the logs and possibly sharing the workflow for further assistance. The user plans to share the workflow in a DM in the morning.
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Monitoring VDI Connection Failures in Horizon with ControlUp
There is a discussion about a customer's requirement for getting alerts if a user fails to connect to VDI due to no availability. It is mentioned that there is a metric for available machines on the pool level, but it is not specific to individual users. It is suggested that these alerts could be seen in ControlUp reports. The platform in question is Horizon.
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