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How to Create Triggers for MS Defender Endpoint Scripts in ControlUp

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A user created a PowerShell script to check if a machine is running MS Defender Endpoint in EDR Block Mode and asked about setting up a trigger for alerts. Another user suggested using event log entries to trigger actions, citing a thread discussing it on the ControlUp Community Slack. The original script is provided in the discussion for reference and the user updates it to address false positive reports. The final version of the script is tested and confirmed to work.

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Troubleshooting a Stopped Trigger in ControlUp

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A user is experiencing trouble with a trigger that suddenly stopped working. They shared a screenshot of the trigger and asked for suggestions on how to improve it. Other members chimed in and offered potential solutions, such as checking the trigger's configuration in PowerShell and verifying the versions. A script to test triggers was also suggested. The user has resorted to using a PS script via scheduled task for alerts. They also checked the Web Interface, which reported a server as Not Active even though it was running in SGP. They requested a script to test triggers. They were also asked what the Get-BrokerController showed for those brokers.

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DEX Script Output in ControlUp

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A user started a POC for CU for Desktops and asked if there is a place for DEX to store script output in order to troubleshoot errors. Another user advised using SIP EVENT BEGINS/ENDS to capture the output and noted that enhancements are planned. They also mentioned that script failures are logged in the system events. The specific support page URL is provided.

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Confusion regarding Scoutbees API documentation and availability on ControlUp website.

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A user reported that the honeycomb API doc link was not working and asked for confirmation on an alternate link. Another user shared using the Scoutbees APIs and asked about any additional work being done for them. The PM was also tagged in the discussion. It was clarified that the Scoutbees API documentation is available on https://api.controlup.io/ under the "Synthetic Monitoring APIs" section in the Table of Contents.

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Using ControlUp for Application Inventory: Options and Suggestions

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A discussion among ControlUp users touched on the use of CU for application inventory purposes. Some suggested exporting the data and generating reports with PowerBI, while others mentioned an option to request CU to build out new canned reports/API calls within DEX reports for VDI and Edge use cases. One member also mentioned plans to improve application usage reporting in the roadmap. Integration of more inventory related reports was also suggested.

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BSOD Events in ControlUp and How to Investigate Them

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A user asked about BSOD events in ControlUp and shared that they have around 700 devices and 3-5 BSOD events per day. Another user suggested using the BSOD analysis script from the library to get more detailed information. After looking into the reported BSOD event, it was unclear if it was an actual BSOD or just a minidump. The user wanted this issue resolved and was willing to provide any necessary information. The power events tab in ControlUp can be checked to see if a machine rebooted during a reported BSOD event. The user was unsure if the machine had automatically rebooted when the user was not at their device.

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