The user asked for an explanation of the Desktop Load Time parameter in CU Insights for Citrix VDI environments - this is the average duration of the desktop initialization phase, including the Active Setup phase if it is the first time a user logs on to a Windows computer. The user also asked what can affect the duration and if any methods are available to fight the parameter and make the Logon Duration Score lower. Further information is available at https://support.controlup.com/docs/logon-duration-report and https://www.controlup.com/resources/blog/entry/troubleshoot-and-speed-up-windows-logons-in-desktop-virtualization-environments/.
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Microsoft Windows Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft Windows training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Differences Between Solve and Insights by ControlUp
A user asked about the differences between ControlUp's Solve and Insights. The user was told that Solve is the main interface and Insights will be incorporated into Solve. The webinar https://www.controlup.com/webinars/webinar-optimize-your-daas-environment-with-controlups-next-gen-web-interface/haha is a good source for more information. The user was told that some reports and functions are not yet in Solve and there is a separate license for Solve.
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Targeting Machines for Surveys in ControlUp Edge DX
A user asked if it is possible to target certain machines for surveys in ControlUp Edge DX, with the current options being AD groups or individual machines. It was mentioned that machine group selection may need to be requested as an enhancement. Linux agents do not currently support user sentiment. The survey is sent to users, and Edge is not installed on Citrix desktops.
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Troubleshooting the ControlUp Library Script “Notify Users Poor Wifi”
A user was trying to use the "Notify Users Poor wifi" script from the ControlUp library, but it was not working. A suggestion was made to check if 'Run in .NET (Preview)' is selected. @member, who had something to do with the script, provided a screenshot which showed the 'Execute script with .NET engine' checkbox.
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How to create an alert that will only fire on machines in a certain group and tag using ControlUp Solve \ Edge DX
A user was trying to set an alert in ControlUp Solve \ Edge DX based on a device group or tag, and needed to use the 'devices' index for this, but didn't think it would work as the platform is not part of this index. @member was asked to offer input until the user could take a deeper look, but it ended up working, with all alerts only being for Linux endpoints. The user is looking forward to the next version of ControlUp Solve \ Edge DX.
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Feature Request for Shorter Intervals in Maintenance Windows Feature
A user suggested having shorter intervals available for the Maintenance Windows feature - specifically, 5 minutes - in order to more quickly resume monitoring after routine server reboots. Ivan indicated he could submit this as a feature request.
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Troubleshooting Issues Using Trigger with ALD Script in ControlUp
A user was having issues with Trigger and ALD script. It was suggested to check the security event log size, if the regional settings match, as well as other troubleshooting steps. The user thanked the team for their quick response. There was some brief off-topic banter about billing and working hours.
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How to monitor a running service using ControlUp?
ControlUp 8.8 will feature a service monitoring capability, as well as increased visibility and monitor health. Currently, services can be monitored using the real-time console, or by running a scheduled script. Previous versions have had issues with alerting, however in 8.7.0.655 stability has been greatly improved and weekly reboots have aided in this.
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Investigating ‘Down’ State in ControlUp Console User Sessions
When looking at user sessions in ControlUp Console, state "Down" can happen briefly during session logoff. This was observed in 20-30% of session logoffs. The "Down" state can indicate a closed session due to an error, and remote access might be possible via RDP. Users should try this next time the "Down" state appears.
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Setting Up Event Alerts with ControlUp
A user asked about setting up event alerts for an issue. The Support article https://support.controlup.com/docs/setting-up-triggers was suggested, and it was noted there is a Windows event trigger type. The user was also told that they can create a trigger by right-clicking the event in the Events tab.
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