Multiple users reported experiencing high CPU usage on macOS Sequoia from /usr/local/com.controlup.edgedx.agent/Bin/CoreAgent. The issue has been observed on a variety of macOS versions, and restarting the device only temporarily resolves it. A ticket has been opened with CU support, and users are discussing the issue in the community. Some have seen similar issues with earlier agent versions, but it has since been fixed.
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Logs Related Training & Support Archives
Logs training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
ControlUp API and Running Scripts on Offline Devices
A question was asked about using the ControlUp API to run scripts on an offline device. Another user responded that this is not possible and the device must be online for the script to run. However, the API does queue up requests for offline devices, with a short time limit of 1 minute. This is not intended as a cache, but rather to account for devices only checking in every minute. Therefore, it is not necessary to filter out offline devices in API calls.
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Issues with Two Monitors Cycling after Upgrading to 9.0.5
A user opened a ticket but also asked for help in the Slack channel. They are having issues with two monitors cycling through connecting, logging in, and disconnecting after upgrading to 9.0.5. They have tried to run a network test and send a log, but did not find any issues. A link to the support article on creating monitor logs with Log4net was provided. The log file path for version 9.0.5 was also shared.
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Experiences with Using SecureDX for Golden Image Patching in VDI
Users discussed their experiences with using SecureDX to patch golden images in VDI, including issues with scans and remediation. Suggestions were given to check logs and potentially disable the CDN. A newly released version of SecureDX may have fixed the issues. Using manual deployments or quick uninstall/reinstall of the agent was suggested.
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How to Remove Devices from EdgeDX Before Maintenance Fall Off Takes Effect
A user asked about removing devices from EdgeDX before the maintenance fall off, due to a hardware refresh causing devices to be listed twice. Others suggested using the register with name flag or selecting and removing the device, and an API endpoint for deleting devices was shared. Someone offered their powershell module and potential ways to track old device names. It was recommended to match on serial numbers.
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Troubleshooting On-Prem Solve Installation in ControlUp Community.
A user is experiencing issues with the on-prem version of Solve and asks for help with installation and configuration. Another user suggests downloading keys from the SOP appliance and configuring the IP address or FQDN, and provides a link to the instructions for the installation process. The user later updates that they have redeployed and followed the suggested steps, but still experience issues with the connection to the monitors. Another user explains that the monitors initiate the connection and suggests checking the monitor logs. The user thanks for the help and will try the suggestion.
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Troubleshooting Web Login Timeouts in ControlUp 9.0.5
Members of the ControlUp team discussed an issue with the Web login for version 9.0.5, in which they were getting logged out after 24 hours despite setting the R/T console to 14 days. They questioned whether using SAML would change the session timeout, and another member suggested trying to rename the ControlUp folder in the roaming appdata in the profile.
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Troubleshooting DEX Metrics for Horizon Environments on ControlUp
A user is experiencing an issue with ControlUp's DEX feature, as it is showing 150+ billion total horizon machines. They ask for insights on where this number is being pulled from and mention potential issues with recent upgrades. Another user suggests checking the HZ Machines metric on the root level to troubleshoot. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about scripts to grab the numMachines from VMware.Hv.DesktopSummaryData.
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Troubleshooting Windows Endpoints Reporting to DEX
Users discussed troubleshooting for a Windows endpoint that is reporting to DEX but not allowing remote access or remote shell. Suggestions included checking the event log, running system scripts, and refreshing the shell window. One member shared having a similar issue with a terminal, resolving it by refreshing the shell window.
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How to Monitor Disk Space in ControlUp and SQL
It was discussed that it is possible to create a trigger for logical disks to monitor disk space for ControlUp and SQL products. This trigger can also cover physical devices and can be set for a percentage or a specific free space amount. It was advised to use the incident pane to keep track of when the trigger is fired.
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