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Physical Desktops training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

Discussing Data Retrieval from Custom Data Indexes at ControlUp

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The conversation on Slack revolved around pulling data from custom data indexes via API. It was revealed that while there are 7 indexes with varying numbers of items, only 10,000 rows can be queried from each one. This is because EdgeDX expects filtering and aggregation to be done on the tenant side rather than the client side. The logic behind data retention was also brought up, with the max amount of data being 30 days. The discussion ended with the advice to query the collapsed index for more recent data. The full conversation can be found at https://controlup.slack.com/archives/CAZ3VBF6B/p1617709089046900.

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ControlUp Logs and Syslog Functionality for Edge DX Users.

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A user asked about Syslog functionality for ControlUp logs on their SIEM tool, as they are exclusive users of Edge DX. Another user suggested using API's to extract logs, and mentioned the use of a cloud-hosted Splunk. They also discussed Windows event logs on endpoints, with event IDs for remote control/shadow and shell sessions. Mac logs are kept separately, and can be accessed through a specific command. An event staffer confirmed the information.

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How Long is Data Retention for ControlUp Edge DX Reports?

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A user asked about the data retention timeframe for Edge DX Installed Applications reports. The contractual answer is 1 month, but it was suggested that information may not always be true as it depends on the type of data being reported. Installed applications data shows all apps seen in the registry, and should go back to the first app ever installed on the device. It's recommended to download the report monthly and run any additional reports as needed.

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Enhancing EdgeDX File Transfer for Multiple Machines

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A discussion took place about pushing files and applications remotely to multiple machines. Options such as Intune were mentioned, but the user was redirected to setting up a FTP/HTTP page to act as a repository. Future consideration will be given to enhancing the file transfer capabilities of EdgeDX for log collection and other uses - users should add this feature request to UserVoice with as much detail as possible.

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Gather Drive Type Information with ControlUp Edge DX

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This discussion focused on how to use Edge DX to get drive type (SSD, HDD) information into Edge DX in multiple ways. The user initially wanted to see if the laptops they were using had SSDs or HDDs to troubleshoot a performance issue, and instructions were provided for manually and semi-automatically collecting the data. Edge DX also enables the user to create custom reports and set up persistent data collection, and includes a script to collect CPU temperature. The ControlUp Scripting Guide can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/scripting-guide.

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