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Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Related Training & Support Archives

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

Troubleshooting Built-in Folder Synchronization Issues

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A team member reached out for assistance with an issue involving Built-in Folder Synchronization. They have checked all requirements and made sure the necessary permissions are enabled in the security policy, but the VMs are still present in the environment after 7 days. Another team member suggested a solution for this issue. This issue has been seen before in a previous build and the solution is to set specific settings in the Folder Mappings.

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How to Generate Usage Reports in ControlUp

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A user asked about running a report in ControlUp to show how many users logged on simply to use a browser or simple app that requires little resources, using the App Statistics report. Another user suggested using the API to gather session activity and app usage data, and offered to provide examples at a later date. The original user thanked the user and tagged a member of their team.

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Episode #20 – Conversation with Ryan Mangan, Founder of EfficientEther

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Tune in to Episode #20 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown welcomes Ryan Mangan, founder of EfficientEther, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to optimizing cloud costs through AI technology. With nearly 20 years of expertise in user computing, Ryan brings deep insights from his extensive work with RDS, VMware, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Ryan shares his journey and the motivation behind launching EfficientEther, highlighting how organizations face increasing complexities and waste in managing cloud expenditures due to subscription-based models.…

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Automating ControlUp Agent Deployment for AVD Images

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A user asked for an automation process to deploy the ControlUp agent to a new AVD image every month. Three options were suggested: enabling agent deployment through monitors in the configuration, using the MSI with the master image option, or using the PowerShell module with the master image option. Helpful links were provided for each option.

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Deploying EdgeDX Agent on Virtual Desktops and Checking Licensing – Tips from ControlUp Users

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A user asked about deploying the EdgeDX agent to virtual desktops. Others confirmed that it is possible and shared tips for installation, including adding extra settings and checking licensing. The agent can also be installed on non-persistent machines. The licensing system for EdgeDX is per device, and current usage can be seen on the overview dashboard or in the maintenance section of the EdgeDX configuration settings. Links to helpful resources from ControlUp were also shared.

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