Members discussed whether it is possible for the ControlUp for Devices Agent to trigger the SecureDX agent to install. Options for automatically installing the CU4C client using scripts were suggested, but with a disclaimer that it has not been tested by the Dev Team. This issue is on the roadmap but there is no ETA. A suggested workaround is to set the install script to run once per day. This process is outlined in detail in the discussion thread.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Suggestions for Tracking Devices at Specific Office Locations on ControlUp
A user is looking for a solution to track devices being used from a specific office location, but there is currently a bug in the location history report regarding Windows devices. Other users suggest using geolocation through Powershell, but there are limitations with Entra joined devices. Further suggestions include using workflows and advanced features.
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ControlUp Users Discuss Trigger Export and Future Potential for Aggregated Alerts Portal
ControlUp users requested a PowerShell command to export all enabled triggers with configuration, and a possible solution was shared. It was mentioned that a new "alerts" portal will be available to aggregate all triggers, events, and alerts from physical, virtual, and Scoutbees, with potential for a public API in the future. This could improve IT service intelligence, mapping services to business processes. A one-time trigger export can help in understanding ControlUp's detailed alerting process, but interested users can speak to their CSM/TSN for early access to the beta version of the new alerts portal.
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How to Create Toast Notifications in CU VDI using PowerShell and ControlUp
A user is asking for help writing a trigger in CU VDI that alerts users to clean up their D drive. Another user suggests using PowerShell with BurntToast to create toast notifications, but notes that it must be run in the user's session. They provide several methods for doing so, including running in each user's session and creating a scheduled task. Another user suggests writing a script that runs on the monitor instead of the target machine and uses Invoke-CUQuery and Invoke-CUAction to get information and run the toast notification script on the user's session. They note that there are some nuances that need to be figured out and suggest using Get-CUAvailableActions to get the action ID of the toast script. A working example is requested.
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ControlUp Agent and Inventorying UWP Apps
A user had a question about the ControlUp agent on Windows Endpoints not inventorying UWP apps located in c:\program files\windowsapps\. A member of the ControlUp team confirms that this is because only 32/64 bit apps listed in Control Panel are currently supported, but there may be future updates. Another user requested the ability to query standard exe/msi apps and UWP apps that are installed in user profiles.
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Using Workflows for Different Scenarios: Questions and Discussions on ControlUp Slack Channel
A user has questions about workflows and how they can be used for different scenarios. They asked about accessing data from the 'List devices' node, filtering data from strings, and querying data using elastic search. Another user suggested setting up a call with one of their team members for assistance. It was mentioned that ControlUp is working on addressing the limitation of only having 39 out of 222 fields available from the _devices index. The user also asked for clarification on parsing data from a structured array. A member of the ControlUp team explained that OS disk configuration is a string encoded JSON value and will need to be parsed. The discussion can be found at https://cuacademy.controlup.com/.
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Automatically Running Scripts for Specific Devices at Logon Event
Users discuss the possibility of implementing an automated script for specific devices with a certain tag at user logon events. The issue is being addressed as the team is currently redesigning the script module. The user is advised to check within the script for the desired outcome. No reference is made to specific team members.
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How to Get List of Monitored Services on ControlUp for Automated Actions
The team discussed ways to obtain the list of "monitored services" on ControlUp, specifically for a script-based action use-case. One user shared their script for starting Windows services in a Stopped state, another mentioned using the `Invoke-CUQuery` cmdlet to export the list of monitored services to a JSON file. Suggestions were also made to use the `ServiceDisplayName` record property as a parameter for a script action, which would retrieve the name of the service and pass it to the script. The discussion also referenced ControlUp modules and API calls for obtaining the list.
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How to Run and View Output from PowerShell Scripts on ControlUp for Desktops
A user asked about how to run a PowerShell script and view the output for desktops on ControlUp. Gemini provided a helpful answer, explaining that a script can be created and run through the Scripts section in the ControlUp for Desktops console, with the output appearing in the Device Events log. The user tagged @member for feedback on this process. The steps to create a SIP event script were also provided.
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Troubleshooting an Error in ControlUp Academy.
A user asks for advice on a specific error while using ControlUp Academy. Other users ask for more details and try to help troubleshoot. The user is advised to open a support ticket for further investigation.
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