A user was having trouble adding new roles in ControlUp and it was suggested to contact Support for assistance. It was also recommended to use a user group instead of a specific user for the role. The owner can be reset by Support if needed.
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Logs Related Training & Support Archives
Logs training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Running EdgeDX in a Non-Persistent VDI/DaaS Deployment – Tips and Troubleshooting.
A user asked a detailed question about running EdgeDX within a non-persistent VDI/DaaS deployment. The discussion covers specific deployment requirements and tips from other users. Troubleshooting steps, including checking the event viewer and using the msiexec command with specific parameters, are also mentioned.
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Managing ControlUp triggers and logging information
A user asked about logging for ControlUp triggers. Other users recommended checking the incidents pane and audit log for information, as well as looking into Windows events for SBA. One user suggested creating a trigger to email when a trigger does not run for easy tracking.
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Firewall and Webproxy Exceptions for ControlUp DEX Platform
A user was looking for firewall and webproxy exceptions for the new DEX platform. They found some documentation on https://support.controlup.com/docs/get-started-with-the-new-dex-platform, but noticed some discrepancies with denied websites. They also mentioned https://support.controlup.com/v1/docs/communication-ports-used-by-controlup-hybrid-cloud-1 as a helpful resource. Another user pointed out that they did not see the prod-dex-login URL listed in the documentation and asked for more information on the source. It was confirmed that the user's organization had not properly set up the SAML login method for DEX. A request was made to look into the issue internally.
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Streamlining the Login Process for ControlUp’s DEX Console
ControlUp users discussed the login process for the DEX console, which can be simplified by using the Azure login option. If not using SAML, users can log in with their email and password, with the option to disable MFA. In the upcoming release, users will also be able to log in with an email-based user, making the process even more seamless. The specific login steps were outlined, including the use of an IDP for SAML authentication. URL: app.controlup.com/acmeorg/saml (with acmeorg being the specific organization)
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The Audit Log in DEX – Availability and Plans for the Future
A user asked about the availability of the audit log in DEX. It was confirmed that the VDI & Daas audit log can be found in the top right settings by selecting "VDI & Daas". It was also mentioned that an effort will be made to bring all audit logs together in DEX. The most central audit log will require effort from multiple pieces and will not be available before April. The user thanked Wouter for the information.
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Initiating a Tracert for High Latency Detection in ControlUp
After discussing how to initiate a tracert when high latency is detected, a user suggested setting an alert based on the _devices index and using a script to run the tracert and log the data into a custom index. However, it was noted that tracert results may not always show the culprit. A screenshot was attached as an example and it was suggested to have a threshold that triggers a tracert viewable from the UI directly on the endpoint. It was also mentioned that the samples seen in the graph are per minute, so there may have been an ongoing issue.
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Upgrading to app.controlup.com and its Features
The discussion centered around upgrading to app.controlup.com and whether or not it would affect access to Insights and Solve. Some users recommended the new platform, saying it offers more features and is better overall. Others clarified that there are no changes to the real-time console or Solve, but there may be version requirements. The email with more information and links to articles was also provided.
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Troubleshooting Remote Shell Issues with ControlUp
A user is experiencing issues with remote shell on a PC - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. ControlUp suggests checking for consistency, like connectivity issues or blocked websockets. The user also mentions installing Edge DX agent on one PC, wondering if this may cause a delay in remote shell functionality. They are instructed to check the devices event log within Edge DX.
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Generating Reports on GPO Application with ControlUp
A discussion about a new GPO led to the suggestion of creating a report on devices that have received the GPO using ControlUp and scraping the output of the gpresult command. Information on how to do this can be found in a recent ControlUp blog post. A script was also provided for converting the output to json and generating a report. A link to the post and the script was included.
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