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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Microsoft Intune
New Feature Request: Automatic Response to Offline Device Notifications
A user discusses a potential new feature for ControlUp - an automatic response to offline device notifications. They suggest a form that would automatically populate with device information to make it easier for the user to provide the appropriate response/action. Other users confirm and suggest a specific format for the link that would fill out certain fields for the user. The discussion can be seen as a potential feature request for ControlUp.
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Using CU4D for Troubleshooting at ControlUp
A user discussed using CU4D for troubleshooting an issue where a user's laptop and Citrix session froze and required a forced reboot. There was high memory usage on Edge and WebView2. Others suggested using CU4D to see process stops and app hangs, power events, and on-demand PowerShell scripts. Someone also suggested looking into network latency features and historical graphing for wireless signal strength or network usage. Event ID 1002 for Citrix Workspace could also help identify the issue.
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Widget Wednesday #15: Advanced Dashboard Filters — Simpler, Smarter, Global
Widget Wednesday #15 introduces advanced global filtering in ControlUp Dashboards, enabling more precise, real-time filtering across devices, attributes, and conditions without complex variable setup.
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Troubleshooting Offline Windows Servers in ControlUp
Some Windows servers appear as offline, but when a user logs in through the hypervisor's remote console, they show as online again. A screenshot was requested and a possible solution was suggested. It was advised to submit a case to support@controlup.com with logs and screenshots for further analysis. Different ways to change logging levels were shared and it was asked if the server has AV in place. A possible explanation was offered and it was mentioned that logs would provide more insight into the issue. One user stated that they had put in exceptions for the AV, and another needed to wait before reporting. Screenshot and log files were recommended to help find a solution.
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Troubleshooting Screen Recording in ControlUp for macOS with an MDM Deployment
A user posed a question regarding an MDM deployment of ControlUp for macOS and how the screen recording window should behave when remote access is attempted. Other users clarified that the pop-up is expected and not able to be managed by an MDM due to Apple restrictions. Additionally, it was noted that only standard users can approve screen recording via PPPC and other Quotes could be found. The article available is no longer available.
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Exploring ControlUp Workflow: Guidance on Merging Data
A user asked for guidance in their ControlUp Workflow, which involved retrieving data from Intune and ControlUp Desktops and merging it into a single array using the Union action. They had several questions about the process and whether they needed to explicitly convert the results into arrays, iterate through the lists manually, or use the output arrays from previous actions. The user also asked about how to specify matching based on serialNumbers. Another potential approach was suggested, but the user preferred a cleaner array-based solution. A ControlUp team member explained that the feature to merge properties for one object from two arrays is not currently available, so the loop option is the only option for now. No specific solution was provided in the discussion.
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Help Desk Tips and Tricks with ControlUp Products
A user asked for help with scripts to assist their Help Desk staff, mentioning that they use Microsoft Intune in their Microsoft shop. Another user replied with suggestions for scripts that can automate tasks such as clearing cache and repairing Office. Another user shared two stories about using their ControlUp products to improve their support process and provide a better experience for customers. The community is encouraged to share their own tips and experiences.
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ControlUp Windows Agent Deployment Options and Version Control
A user asked about deploying the ControlUp Windows Agent and if the same install switches used for the Agent Manager would work with the standalone Windows Agent installer. It was clarified that with version control, the agent can be installed through the Agent Manager. The command line works the same with the standalone installer and documentation can be found on the ControlUp website. Version control can help with updating devices at sensitive bandwidth sites. Multiple deployment options are available. Links to documentation were also provided.
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Understanding Enrich Enablement Features on ControlUp
A team member asked about Enrich Enablement and its features - specifically, how it works on the browser, if actions can be executed through it, and on how many platforms it can be enabled. A link to the ControlUp support page for Enrich Browser Extension was shared: https://support.controlup.com/docs/enrich-browser-extension.
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