The ability to download and write scripts adds infinite expandability to the ControlUp solution without people needing to know how to read, write or run PowerShell. It is so immensely powerful that as we dive into how to integrate scripts into the ControlUp Community, we all learn more as we do it.
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PowerShell Related Training & Support Archives
PowerShell training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Script to List Installed Versions of the VDA and Functional Level of MC & DG?
A user asked if there's a script to list installed versions of the VDA as well as the functional level of the Master Catalog and Desktop Group. Suggestions were provided along with a script for functional level. It was recommended to put the functional level requirement as a roadmap item for the product.
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Export-CUQuery: Troubleshooting Outlook Crashes and Cleaning Results in Excel?
A user asked questions about using Export-CUQuery to filter Outlook crashes and problems - Wouter replied suggesting running the query on different monitors and checking data types. It was suggested that the events are kept in the monitor in-memory database for 60 mins by default.
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Why is My Advanced Trigger in ControlUp Not Functioning Correctly for Long-Running Processes?
A user was having trouble with a trigger set up to identify a process that has been running too long, resulting in either false positives or no action taken. Suggestions were made to set up a scheduled trigger with invoke-cuquery and possibly use invoke-cuaction with Remote PowerShell for the killing of the process. A suggestion was also made to open a support ticket. Another user also highlighted the filter on Start Time in the GUI as not being useful for the things they needed it for.
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How to Sign ControlUp Scripts
A user asked how to best sign ControlUp scripts - either through buying a code-signing certificate or using KB guidance. It was suggested that scripts be imported into the SBA using the import button, as they can be too big for copy/paste, and a GitHub link was shared for a script which could be used to sign PowerShell scripts using a code-signing certificate.
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How to use Scoutsbees Shell Extensions to launch applications
The user asked if they can run an application as part of a Scout with Scoutsbees shell extensions. It is possible to run anything on the Custom Hive or Powershell.exe as System. Login Enterprise combined with Azure was suggested for migration testing or a new application, but Shell execution would have to run in the Custom Hive and System context. The user wanted to avoid going through separate teams and departments to use the logon script in Scoutbees.
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How Can I Validate Connectivity Between All Components in a Closed On-Prem Environment without Telnet using ControlUp?
A user wanted to validate connectivity between components from the IOP appliances and was suggested to use the iopcmd commands which can test LDAP and TCP ports. The iopcmd commands are intended for internal use, but a command reference is available.
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How to push metrics from ControlUp to ServiceNow ITOM – metric data ONLY?
The user asked how to push metrics from ControlUp to ServiceNow ITOM. Monitor exports and scheduled triggers can be used for this, as well as improved APIs when they become available in the future. Links to relevant resources are provided at https://support.controlup.com/docs/export-settings and https://support.controlup.com/docs/monitor-cluster-powershell-fields-by-table.
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Numerical Sorting in Custom Reports with ControlUp
A user asked about numerical sorting in custom reports with ControlUp. It was suggested that the data must first be interpreted when creating an index, meaning numbers must be read as numbers. If uploading decimals, multiplying them by 1000 can be a workaround. URLs mentioned were not included.
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How to Run Scripts Periodically in ControlUp Edge DX
A user asked if it was possible to run a script periodically on a subset of clients in Edge DX. Suggested methods included using device tags and environment variables, or using Get-Random. Filtering by Edge DX device group is possible with the SIPDEVICEGROUP environment variable. More information can be found in the ControlUp documentation at https://support.controlup.com/docs/edge-dx-scripting-guide#example-for-powershell.
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