Several users asked about creating an alert to notify them if two on-prem servers are offline longer than 10 minutes. It was suggested to set up a script to check the servers and additional metrics every 10 minutes, run a Scout to test ports for the service, or use the ‘System Down’ trigger in Console (RealtimeDX). A brainstorm session was organized for the next day to further discuss the issue.
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On-Premise Related Training & Support Archives
On-Premise training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Do you need ControlUp Real Time Agent installed to view the Citrix License Usage report?
This discussion revolves around the Citrix License Usage report, and whether the Real Time agent needs to be installed on the Citrix license server. It was confirmed that it is necessary for on-prem customers, although hard to do for cloud customers. Additionally, triggering the license with the PowerShell module is possible since version 8.6.5, and requires a two step trigger and running the script in the message.
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Does ControlUp Edge DX Agent Call downloads.sip.controlup.com on install?
When deploying the ControlUp EdgeDX Agent with the Agent Manager, it calls to downloads.sip.controlup.com to pull down the assigned version. If on-prem, a proxy bypass must be done for downloads.sip.controlup.com even if the agent is pre-packaged so that future "upgrades" can be done.
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How to Configure Office 365 SMTP Server with the ControlUp Console?
A user asked whether the ControlUp Console could use the Office 365 SMTP for alerts. It was suggested to use the "local" SMTP, a cloud-based one and/or Gmail's SMTP. The user then tested in a lab with port 25 and found it to be working, subsequently confirming it with PowerShell outside of ControlUp. Thanks to @member for further insights, it appeared that port 587 on O365 was blocked. Title: Can ControlUp Use Office 365 SMTP for Alerts?
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Availability of ControlUp Solve On-Prem Functionality
A user asked for the availability of Solve functionality on-prem. This is already available but the latest features will be included in the next on-prem release, which is expected next quarter. Dark mode will also be included. Confirmation of this will be provided.
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