A user asked for a script to measure PVS Target device boot phases, as some servers are booting slower than others. Another user responded, suggesting that the metrics UDP Retry and Boot retry should be sufficient in determining the cause of the slow boot. No further information or links were mentioned.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Web Login Timeouts in ControlUp 9.0.5
Members of the ControlUp team discussed an issue with the Web login for version 9.0.5, in which they were getting logged out after 24 hours despite setting the R/T console to 14 days. They questioned whether using SAML would change the session timeout, and another member suggested trying to rename the ControlUp folder in the roaming appdata in the profile.
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Translating Trigger Values in ControlUp Scripts
A user asked about a key to translate the "trigger" values for scripts returned via the edgeDX API. Another user mentioned they have the information and will share it. The answer is found through the use of Github Copilot and AI.
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Finding Solutions for Password Management in ControlUp
A discussion took place on using a PAM product and Edge DX together, with one user mentioning issues with copying and pasting passwords at login and UAC prompts in ControlUp. Another user suggested checking browser clipboard settings, and it was also noted that this issue is a backlog item under review by ControlUp. A UserVoice request was shared for tracking purposes. It was also discussed that using LAPs and an Elevated Cmd session may be potential workarounds. Lastly, an AutoHotKey script was mentioned as a possible solution for a better experience for techs. The cited link can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/submit-and-vote-on-feature-requests
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Troubleshooting Edge DX Conflicts in ControlUp
After cloning a VM but forgetting to remove Edge DX, a user faced conflicts and duplications between Edge and Secure DX. They tried clearing folders and reinstalling, but ultimately resolved the issue by uninstalling, deleting folders, and using the REGISTERWITHNAME=1 switch. The ControlUp Community offers a guide on this process for non-persistent VDI images. After multiple tries, the issue was resolved by deleting from the console, uninstalling locally, and deleting the program data folder. The user noted relief as the issue was finally resolved.
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Troubleshooting DEX Metrics for Horizon Environments on ControlUp
A user is experiencing an issue with ControlUp's DEX feature, as it is showing 150+ billion total horizon machines. They ask for insights on where this number is being pulled from and mention potential issues with recent upgrades. Another user suggests checking the HZ Machines metric on the root level to troubleshoot. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about scripts to grab the numMachines from VMware.Hv.DesktopSummaryData.
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Understanding CPU Metrics in ControlUp
The group discussed the discrepancies between the CPU percentage on a single host and the "Host CPU Usage" column for all VMs on that host. The data for the host level comes from the hypervisor platform, while per-VM CPU comes from the ControlUp agent on the Windows OS. It was mentioned that the console is not effective for comparing data due to potential performance issues. The behavior of the host CPU reaching 100% and the VMs not going higher was deemed expected. It was clarified that the host CPU in the "Machine view host CPU" column refers to the CPU utilization by the VM as reported by the hypervisor API. The monitoring intervals for the agent and API may also result in different reported numbers.
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Customizing Insights Dashboard with External Data in ControlUp
A user asked if it was possible to customize a field in an Insights Dashboard by requesting information from an external server. A ControlUp employee confirmed that it was technically possible but not supported out of the box and suggested reaching out to a CSM or account rep for further discussion. It was also noted that the underlying platform of IOP is Splunk and it may be possible to achieve this using its functionality. However, the user's company and the customer need to clearly define their needs before deciding on a technical solution.
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Troubleshooting Secure DX Install Issues on a Windows Desktop
A user needed help troubleshooting an issue with the Secure DX not installing on a Windows desktop. Another user suggested checking the Device Events tab in Edge DX for any issues running the script. After investigating, the user found an error stating that the Remote Server was unavailable with a code of 503, despite the device being online and pinging.
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Creating a Trigger to Analyze Process Starts
A user asked about creating a trigger that would analyze the starts of defined processes, count them, and then execute a script if the count is higher than 1. Another question was posed about using a PowerShell script for this purpose. A suggestion was made to use the cmdlet (get-process -name processname).count to schedule a trigger and respond to it.
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