A user asked for help with login slowdowns and received suggestions to use CU4VDI trigger to run the ALD script, deploy ControlUp Disk Monitor, and run API queries to gather data. The AI Assistant or Claude/Gemini/ChatGPT can be used to correlate the data and determine the root cause of the issue. The ControlUp PS team is also available for assistance.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Copying Custom Roles Between ControlUp Tenants Using REST API
A user asked for help with copying custom roles between tenants using the ControlUp REST API. Other members offered assistance and resources, such as the API endpoint for copying tenant data and offering to help troubleshoot any issues. It was noted that this feature is primarily for MSP-enabled tenants but can potentially be used for non-MSP organizations as well. One user shared their experience using this feature for customers. The original user thanked the community for their contributions. A ControlUp support team member mentioned that they are an MSP customer and will try using the copy edge tenant data API endpoint for this task. They also mentioned a workaround they found using the REST API menu.
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Utilizing Jira Service Desk integration and obtaining user information from alert events in ControlUp
Several users discussed successfully using the Jira Service Desk integration in a workflow, with specific fields being required in the Jira ticket. Suggestions were offered on which endpoint to use and a payload example was provided. A user also asked about obtaining UPN or employee information from an alert event. It was suggested to use a list device node. The original post included JSON and a URL to ControlUp Academy.
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Widget Wednesday #13: Dashboard Updates, Copilot Readiness, and Boot Migration
Widget Wednesday #13 highlights ControlUp dashboard updates, including automated Microsoft Copilot readiness insights, improved crash visibility, and a new Windows Boot Certificate Migration dashboard with remediation capabilities.
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Creating ServiceNow tickets with correct device name in workflow
The discussion about how to include the device name in a ServiceNow ticket created by a workflow includes a tip to add the device name to the New Incident description as a variable. There is also a Zoom call for further assistance and a request for an update once the alert fires again.
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Setting up Super Triggers in ControlUp
Users discussed the possibility of setting up triggers for specific percentages of high latency sessions. While this functionality is not available out of the box, it can be achieved using script actions. These types of triggers are referred to as "super triggers" within ControlUp. For more information, users were advised to DM a member for further assistance.
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Webhooks vs API Integration for Teams in ControlUp Workflows
A user asked whether it is preferred to use Webhooks or API integration when integrating Teams. Another user responded that Webhooks would be fine, unless the standard nodes do not cover the necessary requirements. Manual configuration may be needed, but as long as it works for the specific use case, Webhooks are a suitable option.
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Writing Events to System Events Log with Custom SecureDX Scripts in ControlUp
A user asked about writing events to the system events log using custom issue scan/remediation scripts in SecureDX. Another user confirmed that the same formatting used for normal scripts should work. However, it was noted that missing options in the CU4C scripts may prevent this from working.
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Troubleshooting Offline Windows Servers in ControlUp
Some Windows servers appear as offline, but when a user logs in through the hypervisor's remote console, they show as online again. A screenshot was requested and a possible solution was suggested. It was advised to submit a case to support@controlup.com with logs and screenshots for further analysis. Different ways to change logging levels were shared and it was asked if the server has AV in place. A possible explanation was offered and it was mentioned that logs would provide more insight into the issue. One user stated that they had put in exceptions for the AV, and another needed to wait before reporting. Screenshot and log files were recommended to help find a solution.
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Converting Uptime Values in ControlUp Workflows
A user had a question about ControlUp workflows and converting Uptime values from seconds to minutes. They have previously used the https://api.mathjs.org/ and AI options for this, but are unsure if there are any plans for a "calculation node." Another user mentioned that this functionality may already be available.
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