A user inquired about installing the sipagent2.17.0.6185.msi on a Master Image for MCS without the Agent Control Manager, and if there was a way to suppress automatic upgrades of Edge DX agent using the agentmanger MSI. It was recommended to tag machines with a specific tag and make a rule for that tag to align with a specific agent version. Another user commented that EdgeDX could be used for non-persistent virtual desktops in Citrix, and requested assistance from other customers who have done so. There is currently no way to suppress the automatic upgrade of Edge DX agent using the agentmanager MSI.
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Physical Desktops Related Training & Support Archives
Physical Desktops training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting the ControlUp Agent Installation Process
Multiple users discussed an issue where over 100 machines were not showing up or installing the ControlUp Edge DX SIP Agent. A suggestion was made to check the windows event log for events from the SIP agent, as well as running a network tester and ensuring AV exclusions and other prerequisites were in place. Mentioned links include the support article and a related download.
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How to Access ControlUp’s Battery Usage Report Dashboard
Multiple users asked about ControlUp's Battery Usage Report dashboard and how to access it. It was suggested to check the use case library and ask the CSM about UC078 Edge DX: Battery Usage Report. Others requested access to the dashboard, which is a script and custom index with Grafana for visualization. This was created by Maximilian Pelster and can be shared by contacting Blair. The dashboard is not directly in the user's tenant and instructions and files will be sent to access it.
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Setting Up Alerts for SQL Always On Availability Group Failovers
A user asked for help with setting up an alert for a customer's SQL Always On Availability Group. Suggestions were made to use a PowerShell script or a scheduled trigger using the Edge DX agent. It was eventually resolved with the use of a PowerShell script that runs every 5 minutes and checks event logs for specific event IDs. No incidents are generated due to the potential scale of scheduled triggers.
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Troubleshooting W365 CPC Integration and Visibility Issues
A group of ControlUp members discuss issues with the integration between W365 CPC and HDX. They note that EdgeDX does not detect brokering of a Cloud PC session, but the current configuration does show access to TURN and use of UDP. The group mentions that this may be due to the VDA configured on the device. There is also mention of potential confusion around which agent to use for the CPC Desktop, and a suggestion to pull a query to track the number of CPCs with a VDA installed and see what is reported. It is noted that there is interest from established enterprises to go this route.
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Gathering logs through ControlUp Academy and PowerShell scripts
A discussion took place about using ControlUp Academy to gather logs via PowerShell scripts. Hosting a CDN in Azure was suggested as a solution. However, another user suggested creating a function instead that would prompt for the log location and then download it as a .txt or .log file. This would be helpful in situations where users don't have time to provide logs or are VIPs. The idea was also brought up to consolidate all log-related ideas into one to put pressure on product management. There was also a question about whether input can be prompted in EdgeDX or ControlUp for Desktops.
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Updates on ControlUp for Apps and Licensing Options
The discussion was about the new feature ControlUp for Apps. Due to a technical issue, users cannot trial the feature directly from the product. They can either wait or contact their account team to manually start the trial. To purchase this feature, customers must have either a Platform license or purchase the add-on option, with the license count matching their current licenses. The commenter also mentioned that ControlUp One may not be suitable and can do an internal follow-up for the user. The Platform license may be beneficial for customers depending on their needs.
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ControlUp’s Expansion Plans – Integrating with Other IT Towers and Services
ControlUp is looking to expand their capabilities to support other IT towers such as SD, RDS, and SCCM. There is a request for Jira integration and a suggestion to open a uservoice for SD. A user shares that they are experimenting with n8n as an intermediary between ControlUp and other systems. The possibility of passing data from n8n to an openai ai agent is mentioned. Another user suggests using a plugin on ServiceNow ticket page for troubleshooting and a ControlUp Enrich integration is discussed. The potential for customization through ControlUp's open API is also mentioned.
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Understanding DEX and Device Reports for Installed Applications in Controlup
A user asked about the freshness of the DEX and device reports for installed applications. Another user responded that the reports are updated every 24 hours and only while the device is online. They also provided instructions on how to check the index for the last collected data. The conversation also indicates that some of the information is from memory and may not be exact.
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Understanding the Accuracy of Data in ControlUp’s Reports for Installed Applications
A discussion took place regarding the accuracy of the data in the DEX and device reports for installed applications. It was clarified that the report is updated every 24 hours, or 24 hours after the agent starts. This report is set to run while the device is online and will continue to check at an interval. Users can check the data's last collection date in the index, accessible through the "data" tab, and ensure the "include builtin indexes" checkbox is checked. The index has a "created" date for when it was added and a "created_local" date for when the agent generated the data. There are visuals available for reference.
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