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ControlUp for Multiple Customers Without AD Trusts

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A user is asking for help with setting up ControlUp for multiple customers without AD trusts. They have read an article about installing the ControlUP Monitor in the customer's domain and opening port 40706. The discussion includes clarification on DNS resolution and port 40706. The upcoming release of Real-Time DX v9 is mentioned as a solution for easier installation in the future, with the ability to deploy the Monitor in a DMZ and access it remotely. The user is advised to open a ticket for more instructions on assigning monitor templates. The discussion also mentions using extensions for vCenter, XenDesktop, Horizon, NetScalers, etc.

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How to Identify Users with the New Outlook Feature in ControlUp

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A question was asked regarding identifying if a user has enabled the new Outlook feature. Suggestions were made to check for specific policies or user registries in the ControlUp console, and to look for Helpdesk calls requesting its removal. The new integration of Outlook with Teams and Edge was also mentioned as a positive. Resource: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-on-the-web/enable-disable-employee-access-new-outlook

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Exporting and Importing Users in ControlUp – Tips and Updates

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A user asked about how to export users from Solve and add them to app.controlup.com. Another user mentioned that setting up SAML properly eliminates the need for this export. The first user requested a bulk import option and suggested that SAML groups do not work for them. A link was shared for configuring user attributes in the IDP. Another user stated that most customers get help from other departments for this process. A ControlUp team member thanked them for the feedback and mentioned that they will add an option to invite VDI users from the DEX UI.

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Understanding Latency in VDI Citrix Environment for Optimal Work Performance

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A user asked about the acceptable latency for a VDI Citrix environment, citing resources noting affects on voice calls with latencies as high as 60 ms or 150 ms. Another user noted heavy voice call usage affecting latency lower than 60 ms. Company-specific baselines and tracking are important to determine acceptable latency for a company. The user conducting the test didn't experience discomfort or issues with work while testing in the 200-250 ms latency range. ControlUp Insights may have data available on the use of Unified Comms feature.

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Automating ControlUp Agent Installation on Azure Virtual Machines

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A user asked if there is a way to automatically install ControlUp agents on Azure virtual machines. There has been discussion about this for specific Citrix environments, but the user was wondering about Azure. Another user shared a guide from the ControlUp knowledge base on deploying the MSI version of the agent. However, it was noted that using the MSI option may not automatically remove a virtual machine from the Console if the agent is uninstalled. In order for the deployment to work from the Console, certain ports may need to be unblocked. A link to the knowledge base article was also provided.

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ControlUp – A Game Changer for Server Migration and Troubleshooting

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A user shared how ControlUp has made server migration to new vCenter and network VLANS easier, saving hours of manual work. The tool offers multiple features and visibility into different environments to help resolve issues and prevent finger-pointing. Other users also express their appreciation for ControlUp's handy features such as historical troubleshooting and data analysis.

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Firewall and Webproxy Exceptions for ControlUp DEX Platform

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A user was looking for firewall and webproxy exceptions for the new DEX platform. They found some documentation on https://support.controlup.com/docs/get-started-with-the-new-dex-platform, but noticed some discrepancies with denied websites. They also mentioned https://support.controlup.com/v1/docs/communication-ports-used-by-controlup-hybrid-cloud-1 as a helpful resource. Another user pointed out that they did not see the prod-dex-login URL listed in the documentation and asked for more information on the source. It was confirmed that the user's organization had not properly set up the SAML login method for DEX. A request was made to look into the issue internally.

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