A discussion was had about creating a workflow to auto tag machines based on location, with the trigger being logon or unlock. There is currently no native support for this type of trigger in ControlUp Workflows. The recommended workaround is to create a scheduled flow that runs every 5-15 minutes to update tags based on IP address and location data. Using controlUp One integration or Windows Event alerts were also suggested as alternative methods.
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PowerShell Related Training & Support Archives
PowerShell training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
ControlUp’s Future Plans for the VDI Executable and Real-Time Console
A question was asked about the availability of the ControlUp VDI executable with the shift to cloud-based operations. ControlUp stated that their end goal is to get rid of the executable, but it will still be available for a while. Plans for on-prem are still uncertain but for the real-time console, ControlUp plans to go fully cloud-based with comparable functionality and configuration options. The timeline for this change has not yet been decided.
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Customizing ControlUp Session Activity Report with Powershell Script
A user requested help in narrowing down the results of their session activity report to only show users who have launched a VDI session, and received suggestions to use a Powershell script. The script was provided and instructions on using it for Citrix platforms can be found at the given URL. The script can be modified for different timeframes and export locations.
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ControlUp Edge DX – SIP Agent Installation and Upgrades
Users discuss if it is okay to install the 'ControlUp Edge DX - SIP Agent' on the monitor servers to see the same type of data as endpoints. It is recommended to have the cu4vdi agent installed on the monitor servers for a fuller picture of the environment. Also, it is possible to upgrade existing clients to a newer version using the PowerShell module. The two different agents, sipagent and cuagent, are discussed and it is noted that detailed metrics can be found in the VDI tab. A call can be set up to answer any further questions.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Upgrade Process
An employee is troubleshooting the upgrade process for ControlUp. They are updating from version 9.0.5.423 to 9.1.5.445 and have encountered an rpc error when trying to add a monitor to a specific region. The issue is due to the console using the Windows identity of the person running the console, so the user may need to run the console as a user with permission or deploy the monitor through PowerShell. The recommended upgrade order is console, monitor, data collector agents, and all other agents. The ControlUp website has a guide for upgrading and the employee has a further question about downloading the Real-Time DX Console.
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Setting Up a File-Triggered Maintenance Mode in ControlUp
A question was asked about creating a trigger that would monitor a file on a server and put the server into maintenance mode if it does not exist. The response suggested using a scheduled trigger with a PowerShell script to check the file's presence. The suggested script can be found at \\SERVERNAME\Core\ControlUpFileShareTest.txt and can be run with the command "powershell.exe -file c:\tech\scripts\find_files.ps1."
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Solutions for Purging Specific Records in ControlUp Custom Index
A team member asked about purging specific records from a custom index using the API. Luke responded that it is not possible at this time and suggested raising a feature request. The team discussed different solutions and came up with a suggestion from a PS engineer to use a local script that creates and checks for a file before sending data to avoid duplication. The purpose of the data is for OneDrive migration planning.
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Troubleshooting Script Execution in ControlUp
A user is having trouble executing a PowerShell script in ControlUp on a VDI with an agent installed. They receive an error message and are unable to run the script from the console. Other users suggest checking permissions and removing unnecessary lines from the script. It is also suggested to import the ps1 file instead of copying and pasting. The option to target machines in the console is discussed.
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Managing Duplicate Device Entries in ControlUp
ControlUp users discuss options for cleaning up duplicate device entries, which occur frequently during customer device migrations. Suggestions include adjusting cleanup rules, using a PowerShell script to automate deletion of duplicates, and deploying the agent with the property REGISTERWITHNAME=1. A helpful user has shared their script to automate the cleanup process.
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Changes to ControlUp data collection: Agent vs. PowerShell scripts
The discussion revolved around ControlUp's Agent collecting data instead of using PowerShell scripts. This new approach is currently being tested with design partners and a few other companies. It was suggested to test it with a select group first to ensure there are no issues. It was also mentioned that multiple rules can be set up with specific device tags.
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