A team member asked for an explanation on how ControlUp tool triggers windows event logs such as Errors, Hangs, and Freezes. They also asked for recommended solutions. Another member shared that all winevt log information can be found on ControlUp, which can be filtered down by specific errors to see expanded details. To determine impact on users, troubleshooting and testing may need to be done. The application performance dashboard is recommended for this purpose.
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Microsoft Windows Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft Windows training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Generate Network Trace PowerShell Script
Enter the power of ControlUp and the Generate Network Trace script, just one of our many out-of-the-box scripts/automation to help you overcome those pesky problems while automating a solution for the future.
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Troubleshooting Missing Installed Apps in ControlUp for Windows Devices
A user was having trouble with a Windows device not reporting any installed apps. Another user suggested using the built-in Powershell script to collect this information, which can be found at C:\ProgramData\Avacee\sip_agent\scripts. It runs once a day, but can also be added as an action and run on demand. The necessary details should not be changed in the script.
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Stay Ahead with Enhanced Agent Version Reporting in ControlUp for Desktops
As ControlUp for Desktops continues to evolve with new features and monthly enhancements, staying current with agent versions is more important than ever.
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Investigating Bogus Framebuffer Memory Usage with ControlUp
A user reported experiencing strange values in framebuffer memory usage for certain processes in a customer's Citrix environment with NVIDIA L4-4Q. They discovered that this issue can be caused by a broken Citrix XenDesktop graphics driver and was able to fix it by uninstalling and reinstalling the VDA. This issue has also been observed by Microsoft, who have a similar issue with GPU process memory counters reporting incorrect values. A support ticket has been opened for this issue and the ControlUp community has also seen similar cases.
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Troubleshooting Resource Leak Issues with ControlUp Agents
A user reported seeing a resource leak in both the cuagent and sipagent of three machines. The screenshot shows one machine with a 17-day uptime and a sustained 25% CPU for the sip agent. The user asked if there were any known resource leak issues in the 9.0.5.423 and 2.15 agents. Another user responded, saying they were not aware of any issues with 2.15 for Desktops and asked if the machines were Windows desktop OS and single user machines. They also suggested checking for AV exclusions, providing a link to documentation for setting them up. The original user confirmed that the machines were single user persistent VDI and said they would check the AV exclusions. URL mentions: https://support.controlup.com/docs/en/av-exclusions-for-controlup?highlight=exclusi
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New Report and Plans for Linux Integration Announced by ControlUp Team
The ControlUp team announced the availability of a new report and mentioned their plans to add Linux (specifically IGEL and Stratodesk) to the platform. They are working on a stable delivery for Linux and will then add it to the report. Currently, Linux devices controlled by the vendor will not show on CU but once the team has a solution, they will appear on the report. The report can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/agent-version-report
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ControlUp Week in Review
We’ve been busy, so I thought it would be wise to update you on what ControlUp has been up to over the past two weeks…. As we’ve been busy…
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How to Create Triggers for MS Defender Endpoint Scripts in ControlUp
A user created a PowerShell script to check if a machine is running MS Defender Endpoint in EDR Block Mode and asked about setting up a trigger for alerts. Another user suggested using event log entries to trigger actions, citing a thread discussing it on the ControlUp Community Slack. The original script is provided in the discussion for reference and the user updates it to address false positive reports. The final version of the script is tested and confirmed to work.
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Using ControlUp Triggers to Restart VMs with Pending Updates in Citrix
There is a question about using ControlUp Triggers to restart a VM when the user count reaches 0. There is a trigger set up to check the user session and reboot, but the check pending update condition is not working. It is clarified that the update referred to is for a master/golden image for Citrix. The CVAD pending image update column is suggested as a possible solution. A screenshot is provided for reference.
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