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Microsoft Azure training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

How to Auto Log Off Idle Users in Azure Virtual Desktop Using ControlUp Triggers and Scripts

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Several ControlUp community members discussed how to configure a trigger to automatically log off idle users from Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) hosts using the ControlUp Agent for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). One common solution is to leverage existing trigger packs within ControlUp, which include triggers designed to log off a user session after a specified period of inactivity. These triggers can be customized based on time thresholds that fit the organization’s session management policies. An example script and detailed guidance were shared from ControlUp’s official script library, which provides automation for disconnecting or logging off idle sessions. This script can be adapted and deployed within ControlUp's automation policies to monitor session activity and log off users automatically when idle thresholds are met. The relevant resource is available at https://www.controlup.com/script-library-posts/disconnect-or-log-off-idle-sessions/. Additional insights were shared from a ControlUp blog post that focuses on session resource optimization through automation. This post outlines best practices and practical examples of using ControlUp automation to manage session states efficiently, including auto-logout for idle sessions. The blog can be found here: https://www.controlup.com/blog/controlup-automation-session-resource-optimization/. While native solutions like DaaS IQ might offer built-in functionality for auto-logging off idle users, many organizations have adopted ControlUp triggers as a practical workaround until formal approval or integration of native options is completed. The combination of ControlUp’s flexible triggers and scripting capabilities allows administrators to enforce session timeout policies effectively within AVD environments, optimizing resource utilization and enhancing security.

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ControlUp Community Meetup 15: How to: Connecting MCP AI to your Real-Time Data

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Learn how to connect AI to live enterprise data using the ControlUp MCP Server. In this session, Chris Twiest explains the fundamentals of Model Context Protocol (MCP), including LLMs, prompts, system prompts, tool calling, and retrieval, before demonstrating how to connect Claude Desktop to ControlUp. Watch a live walkthrough of configuring the MCP Server, querying real-time endpoint data, visualizing application crashes, comparing results against historical baselines, and using system prompts to dramatically improve AI accuracy. The session also explores practical use cases, including upgrade planning, combining multiple MCP servers, building custom AI interfaces, and the future of autonomous endpoint management.

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How to Diagnose Microsoft Teams SlimCore Optimization in Citrix and Other VDI Environments Using PowerShell Scripts

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This discussion highlights two PowerShell scripts developed to aid tracking and diagnosing Microsoft Teams SlimCore Optimization specifically within Citrix environments, with potential applicability to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365 (W365), and VMware Horizon sessions. SlimCore is an optimized media stack used in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) scenarios to enhance Teams call performance by offloading audio and video processing to the client side.

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ControlUp Community Meetup #14: Inside ControlUp DaaS IQ — A Deep Dive with PM Gilad Broun

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AVD management doesn’t have to be hard and expensive. If you run Azure Virtual Desktop, you know the pain: unpredictable costs, fragile PowerShell scripts, fragmented visibility, and tab-hopping between the Azure Portal, Intune, and a dozen custom tools just to keep the lights on. ControlUp’s answer is DaaS IQ — a purpose-built control plane for AVD that replaces the chaos with smart, reusable policies, centralized lifecycle management, and real-time cost intelligence.…

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How to Export Audit Logs for Dex Platform Using ControlUp APIs and Workflows

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The topic of exporting Audit Logs for the Dex platform arose in Slack, and several members provided possible solutions using ControlUp APIs and workflows. The API article can be found at https://api.controlup.io/reference/orgauditlogpubliccontroller_getall and events overview can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/incidents-and-events-overview?highlight=Vdi%20event. The user was looking to export the logs to a different location, specifically Azure Sentinel.

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Creating a Device Matching Workflow in ControlUp

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Multiple members had a discussion on how to create a workflow that would synchronize devices from an Entra ID dynamic group into ControlUp using tags. The matching issue is caused by Entra ID and ControlUp having different device identifiers. Various solutions were presented, such as using a custom query or the Split String node, and eventually a solution was found using the Get Custom Data node. Further details and a visual example can be seen in the discussion.

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Investigating Traffic Spikes in ControlUp Citrix VDI Environment

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A user reported significant spikes in traffic in their Citrix VDI environment and suspects that ControlUp's VDI agent may be causing it. However, they are not sure if ControlUp uses Akamai for their CDN services. Other users suggested using the command "netstat -ano | findstr akamaitechnologies" to check for any processes using Akamai. The investigation will continue.

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Troubleshooting Entra ID Enterprise/App Registrations with ControlUp Workflows

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A user was having trouble using ControlUp Workflows to fetch Entra ID Enterprise/App Registrations for expiring secrets and to send an email with the relevant information. Another user suggested using a specific index ([0]) to specify which entry from the list of passwordCredentials to use. They also mentioned that the passwordCredentials array can have multiple entries. The correct documentation for this feature can be found in the "auto-complete" feature within Workflows.

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Troubleshooting Issues with Downloading Files on ControlUp VPN

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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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