A user shared a comprehensive vDisk replication and monitoring script for Citrix Provisioning Services. It includes an EventLog output for ControlUp and comprehensive JSON output for other solutions. The script can be found at https://github.com/MathiasK-SVA/pvs-radar and suggestions for improvement are welcome.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
How to Set Up ControlUp Alerts to Post into a Google Chat Space
A user is asking for help setting up ControlUp alerts to post into a Google Chat Space using webhooks. The issue seems to be on Google's side, as the alerts successfully trigger when tested on an external site. Suggestions for workaround or solutions are given, such as using ControlUp Workflows. Examples and instructions on how to format the HTTP POST within a ControlUp Workflow are provided. The user is able to successfully get it working with Workflows, but is still investigating what type of variables are supported to make the message more meaningful.
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Automating Session Host Rotation in ControlUp for an On-Premises RDS Environment
A discussion about automating and monitoring Session Hosts in ControlUp for an on-premises RDS environment. The conversation touches on using custom scripts, tags, and the ControlUp console to streamline the process. The prototype for this solution will be shared with a team member later.
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Tips for Configuring PowerShell Policies with ControlUp
One user asks for advice on dealing with restricted PowerShell Execution Policies, specifically at a customer who has set MachinePolicy to RemoteSigned, and asks for any general advisories on configuring policies in combination with ControlUp. Another user comments, saying that this shouldn't affect the execution of the script, and suggests trying an unrestricted policy instead. They also mention that signing the scripts is an option.
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How to Detect “Black Hole Machines” with ControlUp in Citrix Environments
A discussion took place about the "Citrix Blackhole machine" scenario and how to detect it using ControlUp. Possible solutions were suggested, including using a combination of user sessions, CVAD Available State, and connection failure data to spot the issue and looking for Launch or LaunchOperation events on the Citrix broker for on-prem environments. It was also mentioned that Citrix Analytics may be necessary for this detection in Citrix Cloud environments. The context of this discussion is related to DaaS and ControlUp.
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Troubleshooting SQL Errors in ERP Applications with ControlUp’s Monitoring Tools
A team member asked for help with SQL errors while working in an ERP application. The team suggested using CU4VDI to monitor process level network traffic and overall network usage, as well as a CIG utility to monitor TCP connections. The utility is not yet published but can be obtained from a specific member.
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How to Set Up Credentials for ControlUp Scripts
A user asked for help on creating credentials for ControlUp to run scripts. They questioned if they were in the right place and what would happen if their profile was deleted. Someone suggested creating shared credentials in the Monitor settings and checking the permissions in the Security Policy.
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ControlUp Agents Can Now Self-Register
A user asked if agents can now self-register and not rely on an old CVAD scraping script. Another user responded that this is possible with the new agent outbound feature and built-in folder synchronization in version 9.1. This allows for self-registration against the monitor cluster. The ControlUp support links for these features are: -InstallAsMasterImage https://support.controlup.com/v1/docs/install-cuagent-install-an-agent#install-agent-with-selfregistration -Built-in folder synchronization https://support.controlup.com/docs/built-in-folder-synchronization
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Triggering Hardware Driver Updates on PC After Windows 11 Update
A question was asked about triggering hardware driver updates on a PC after a Windows 11 update. The suggestion was made to use a CU4D Alert to run a script action for specific drivers. A user shared a script from the library that checks for hardware device problems, but it was found that "driver out of date" is not considered an error. It was noted that Windows update may not automatically scan for updated device drivers.
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Automating Device Warranty Checks with ControlUp Workflow
A team member asked if they can get help on a workflow - getting device information, checking warranty, and tagging the device accordingly. Another team member responded that it depends on how the data is returned by the vendor's APIs and suggested using if/else nodes and splitting tags. The first team member will try it out on their Dell devices and share it for testing.
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