A user asked if it was possible to see live output when running a PowerShell script as a script action. Another user suggested using a function to achieve this, while clarifying that ControlUp Script Actions do not stream output in real time. The first user mentioned seeing live output in other scripts and questioned if it was because they were forcing the output. It was confirmed by another user that this is not the case.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Script Actions in ControlUp Realtime and Web Consoles
A user asked how long it takes for a script action to be available in the Web Console after creating it in the Realtime Console, and another user responded that it usually takes a few seconds. If the issue persists, instructions were given for a potential solution and to contact support. The process of updating and running the new version of a script on the Web Console was also discussed. The user found that the new version was not immediately populated, but refreshing the web console and using the Save Configuration feature may help in this process. Support can be contacted at support@controlup.com if necessary.
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Widget Wednesday #23: Linked Drill-Down Dashboards
Widget Wednesday #23 introduces linked drill-down dashboards in ControlUp, allowing users to move from overview dashboards to detailed views for crashes, scripting, and AI usage with a single click.
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Understanding ControlUp’s App Catalog List
A user asked if there is a maintained list of apps that are covered under ControlUp's app catalog. The list is pulled from their back end database and it is best practice to include all apps at scoping. This information cannot be copied easily and there is not a public list available as it can change daily.
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Exciting Updates from ControlUp Team
ControlUp has some new updates and one user praised the team for their efforts. The release notes can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/release-notes-current. The macOS support for Unmanaged remote and the tagging script are two notable updates. One user is already using and enjoying the tagging script.
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Automating Notifications for Users with Low WiFi Signal in ControlUp
A discussion was held about using workflows to automate notifications for a high volume of users experiencing low WiFi signal on corporate WiFi. Ideas were shared about centralizing events and using AI features in ControlUp to count the number of affected devices and trigger an email or teams message. The suggested solution involved querying the _devices and device_status to gather relevant data.
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Remote Boot Alert and Script Configuration in ControlUp
A user asked about tagging devices in ControlUp and having an alert and script run remotely upon booting up. They clarified that this was for ControlUp for Desktop and mentioned using tags and scripts to remove unwanted machines from the environment. Another user asked for more context and suggested checking if the alert was fired and showed in Events. The user planned to test and shared a screenshot of the script settings.
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Using CU4D for Troubleshooting at ControlUp
A user discussed using CU4D for troubleshooting an issue where a user's laptop and Citrix session froze and required a forced reboot. There was high memory usage on Edge and WebView2. Others suggested using CU4D to see process stops and app hangs, power events, and on-demand PowerShell scripts. Someone also suggested looking into network latency features and historical graphing for wireless signal strength or network usage. Event ID 1002 for Citrix Workspace could also help identify the issue.
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Troubleshooting a Bitlocker Script Error
A user posted a script that fails with an encoding error, and another user suggested a workaround by removing the whitespace on specific lines. The solution is confirmed to work.
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Efficient Scripts for Managing Persistent VM Usage in VDI
A user was looking for a script to manage the usage of persistent VMs in VDI. @member suggested using a dashboard or workflow, and @member had a script for this purpose. Another option mentioned was to check the user session count for a machine to see if it has been used in a given time period. @member explained that this script may not be efficient and provided examples for a better approach. It was also mentioned that a report could be created using this method.
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