Widget Wednesday #20 introduces dashboard trends in ControlUp, enabling widgets to compare current metrics against previous periods across gauges, stat widgets, and time series visualizations.
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Microsoft Windows Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft Windows training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
How to View Installed Store Apps in ControlUp
A user asked about viewing installed store apps in ControlUp. Eugene mentioned that this is currently being worked on and may be included in the upcoming "Agent ONE" release. In the meantime, he suggested using a custom script to create and implement a custom index for reporting on store apps. The script was also shared for convenience.
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Creating Filters based on ControlUp Data Indexes
Some members of the group discussed the possibility of creating filters based on data indexes in ControlUp. One member suggested creating a custom report and using filters, but another member pointed out that this method doesn't allow for running scripts. The original user requested a feature to allow for selecting all items from a report and running a script. The article will discuss the potential for expanding the existing feature in ControlUp that only applies to fields in the _devices index, to other indexes to make this process easier.
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Creating Applications Report for Devices on ControlUp
A user needed help creating a report with data about applications on their devices. They used the 'Installed_apps' data index and wanted to use the 'App focus' or 'builtin_process_stop' data indexes for information about usage, but there was no relationship between the data. Another member suggested using dashboards or workflows to gather the data and provided an example.
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Upgrading to the Latest ControlUp Version – What to Expect
A member asked for known pitfalls when upgrading from ControlUp version 9.2.0622 to 9.2.0711 and mentioned some desired features. A product manager mentioned there as no known pitfalls and 20+customers have already upgraded. The new features were revealed to be Citrix VDA Registration State Monitoring, Windows Process Relationship Monitoring, and Citrix User Connection Failure Monitoring. Another member commented on the benefits of these features.
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Installing ControlUp Desktop Agent in VDI Setup
A discussion was had about how to install the ControlUp Desktop agent in a VDI setup without having it auto update when users log off. One solution suggested was to create a special device group for the VDI desktops and set a fixed version control rule for that group. Links to instructions and relevant downloads were also shared. It was also mentioned that using the Sip agent instead could be the best option in this scenario. No issues were reported with the web portal.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Data and Scripts
A user asked about why there wasn't any data showing. Another user explained that there was a prerequisite for it to populate, and guided them to find and enable the necessary script in the Script Library. They also mentioned adding a pop-up to dashboards to make prerequisites clearer. Script locations were shared as well.
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Creating a Device Matching Workflow in ControlUp
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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Troubleshooting Citrix VDI Sessions with FSLogix and the ControlUp ALD Script
A team member asked about the ALD script on Citrix VDI sessions with FSLogix - it doesn't list individual AppX packages, but a warning says that package load times may not show for subsequent logins. Suggestions were given, including a ControlUp blog post on FSLogix optimization and checking specific Event Viewer channels to ensure logs are enabled and have enough space. A team member was also mentioned as being able to help with this issue.
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Troubleshooting Black Screen Issues on Omnissa Horizon
Users on Omnissa Horizon are experiencing black screen issues when reconnecting to a session. The issue occurs 4-5 times a day and the only workaround is to force a logoff, leading to lost work. The setup and environment are described in detail, along with past troubleshooting attempts. A fellow ControlUp member suggests looking at Horizon Agent logs and utilizing Horizon's API to lock a VM for further investigation.
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