ControlUp's new script batch features four categories, with the focus of this blog post on scripting using new CUActions APIs. This includes 'List Available CUActions', 'Power On Generic VM', 'Force Power Off Generic VM', and 'Logoff Disconnected Sessions'. The post details how to write and use these scripts, including techniques for loading the appropriate DLL, identifying and invoking the correct CUAction, and querying the monitor table. The 'Logoff Disconnected Sessions' script, for instance, fetches data in chunks and logs off all disconnected sessions for a selected user.
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Microsoft Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
The ControlUp Blog – A ‘Technical’ Wealth of Knowledge!
As I prepared to write this, I sat back. I tried to think of another company’s blog that was as technical, deep, and truly useful in showing the value their software brings and diving deep and leaving the reader more educated with actionable results. I can only think of one, AND the ControlUp Blog!
With that in mind, I recommend adding the ControlUp Blog to your reading list.…
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Script Show Horizon View Usage
A user asked about the ControlUp script https://www.controlup.com/script-library-posts/show-horizon-view-usage/. An error occurred due to a missing module ("VMware.VimAutomation.HorizonView") which can be resolved by installing it with a 'Install-Module' command using the '-Scope AllUsers' parameter. The need for the scope was explained, and additional tips were provided regarding Automated Actions and where the script should run. An update to the script will be available in the July release.
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Looking for tips on troubleshooting Protocol latency issues?
This discussion provided tips on troubleshooting Protocol latency issues, with a focus on VMware. Suggestions included eliminating different factors such as resource contention, latency on server/datacenter-side, and client-side bandwidth issues. An example was given of a session with very poor user experience (caused by a data center issue), illustrating how this type of issue can be identified by looking at other sessions' bandwidth limit.
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Automating a Reboot with Two Triggers in ControlUp
A user was looking for a way to reboot a server after an Event Viewer error had triggered maintenance mode and logged out all users. It was suggested to use two triggers - the first would put the server into maintenance mode and set a registry key, and the second would check the registry key and if it was present, reboot the server. The use of a PowerShell script was offered to create the registry key in the first trigger. To ensure that only servers with the 1005 error code were rebooted, the registry key would need to be checked.
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Error Code 40005 When Enabling SAML Authentication for ControlUp Solve
A user reported an error code 40005 when trying to enable SAML authentication for Solve, and the Azure authentication is successful. They asked how to adjust the mapping. According to the error message, the user was advised to check for certificates and configurations, as outlined in the article on SAML-SSO-for-Solve at https://support.controlup.com/docs/saml-sso-for-solve.
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Anyone used the ControlUp Powershell module to automate adding new servers to ControlUp?
Has anyone used the ControlUp powershell module to automate adding new servers to ControlUp?
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Bypassing Group Policy for PowerShell Scripts
A user was trying to run a PowerShell script in a script action, but was having issues due to an execution policy blocking the script. The user wanted to know if it was possible to bypass the group policy, to which it was suggested this would be seen as a security vulnerability by Microsoft. A workaround of setting the execution policy on the current user was suggested and seemed to work.
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How to add users to ControlUp Insights and Solve Access
A user asked how to add users to Insights - they needed to be added to the Security policy and then launch the RTC one-time to sign up. It is recommended to give the user the "Use Solve" right in the security policy, and if a SAML is used, then there is no need for the export/import process. To get the "Manage Solve" permissions, this is found in the "Perform organization-wide actions". The "Create Solve user automatically" option in the SAML settings is not available at the moment, with no estimated time of repair.
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ControlUp and FIPS Compliance: Progress Towards Certification and Security Efforts
A user asked about FIPS compliance with ControlUp, and the response was that ControlUp is likely closer to FIPS compliant but not certified. This is due to the way the registry key in Windows works, requiring only certified modules. ControlUp's security can be seen on https://www.controlup.com/controlling-your-security/, with different components in the process of certifying for FIPS 140-2. IOP being a Linux appliance, and COP being a webservice, the explanation does not directly apply to them.
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