A new script has been shared for capturing a native Microsoft etl network trace on a Windows machine without the need for 3rd party tools like Wireshark. This can be used within ControlUp Real-Time and allows for simultaneous tracing on multiple machines. Bonus: process ids are available for every packet and filters can be applied with Wireshark. Code snippet provided.
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Microsoft Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
ControlUp Community Radio – Episode #16 – 1st Year Recap with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp
In this milestone episode of ControlUp Community Radio, host Douglas Brown sits down with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp, to reflect on his first year at the helm.
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Troubleshooting Bad Password issues in ControlUp EUC environ setup
There was a discussion about setting up an EUC environ in RTC and an issue with bad passwords being received despite correct information. The suggestion was made to temporarily increase user permissions as it was believed to be a problem with a lack of permissions, not the credentials. After trying this, it was confirmed that increasing permissions did resolve the issue. It was believed that the service account may have been removed from the view or admin AD group, causing the problem.
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How to Share Dashboards on ControlUp Portal
A user has created a private dashboard on the ControlUp portal and wants to share it with their team or everyone. They are not seeing the share option on the dashboard and are curious about the required permissions. The team suggests referencing the Edge DX article for necessary permissions, but will also update the article to mention permissions for Real-Time DX. The user may need to add their email address in SAML if they are not recognized as having the required permissions.
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Clarifying Authentication Options in ControlUp 9.05
Users discuss authenticating with the RT console in ControlUp 9.05 using a domain admin account without an email address. It is mentioned that an email address is now required for authentication and that LDAP login is still possible. A call is suggested for clarification. The ControlUp account - email based user is also mentioned.
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Troubleshooting Upgrading Issues in ControlUp
A user experienced issues with upgrading monitors and connectors after upgrading from V9.0.01680 to V9.0.5.143. They had to manually RDP into each server to upgrade and couldn't log in to the ControlUP console after upgrading 8 collectors. Other users suggest using the Invoke-CUMonitorUpdate cmdlet or checking for domain-joined machine status. ControlUp also recommended upgrading to the latest version, 9.0.5.423, which may not solve the issue but is generally advised. A support ticket was recommended to address the initial issue.
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Troubleshooting FSLogix in a Citrix Environment
Multiple users discussed a possible issue with Real-time dx and file handles not being released by 2022 servers in a Citrix environment. A similar issue was mentioned where the shell bridge process was hanging onto profiles and causing issues for users. The environment consists of Citrix, FSLogix, and Azure VMs with Windows 2022 Server. The problem is still being investigated and there is a need for visibility to see what is preventing the release of file handles.
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Troubleshooting Network Share Availability with ControlUp Scouts
The members of ControlUp discuss the possibility of using a Scoutbees Shell Execution scout to check the availability of a network share. Some members recommend using a PowerShell script for this purpose, while others suggest doing a TCP port 445 test. After some troubleshooting, one member shares their successful method of using a PowerShell script with the Share permissions set to "everyone."
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Troubleshooting with Microsoft AVS and ControlUp for vSAN and vSphere Monitoring
A user asked about using Microsoft AVS solution and ControlUp to monitor vSAN/vSphere hosts. It was noted that Microsoft does not allow turning on vSAN Performance Service "Read" permissions, which is required for monitoring. ControlUp gives back ERR in all the metrics columns. It was mentioned that a jumpbox may be needed for setup and that access is limited. The article available here (https://support.controlup.com/docs/vsan-prerequisites) may be helpful for troubleshooting.
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Navigating Permissions and Training at ControlUp Academy
ControlUp Academy is a training platform for ControlUp software, offering free self-training and instructor-led content. Users can also obtain ControlUp certifications through the Academy at https://cuacademy.controlup.com/. Additionally, the discussion touched on permissions and login methods for the RT console, with @member providing tips on using SAML and ControlUp groups to resolve issues. The Academy can assist with further training on this topic.
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