Discussions regarding reports for installed printers took place in the ControlUp Slack channel. A script from the Edge DX script library was suggested as a solution, along with a section with SIP_EVENT tags and information in the script guide. It was mentioned that the script may need to be configured and checked for the overwrite checkbox in order to display properly. Various suggestions for displaying the information in the UI were also given.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Using Tags as Variables in EdgeDX Scripts: A ControlUp Discussion
A discussion took place about using tags as variables in EdgeDX scripts. It was suggested to use Device Groups or environment variables, with some limitations on the characters allowed. There were also discussions about future updates to increase the tag length and whether there is a PowerShell module for EdgeDX. The conversation also touched on the time it takes for a tag to show up on an endpoint and creating new tags through the script. There were some issues with setting the tag initially, but it was resolved by using all lowercase letters and limiting to specific characters. It is possible that the tag length may be increased in the future.
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Troubleshooting a ControlUp Alert in Edge DX
A user noticed a change in the way a specific alert in ControlUp works, and was unsure of which computers were triggering the alert. Another user shared a script they had made to gather data, which may be helpful in this situation. Suggestions were made, such as adjusting the retrigger delay and modifying the time window, but the issue remains unresolved. The thread also includes code for a script that may assist with gathering data.
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Creating an Alert for Windows 11 Upgrades Using SCCM and Event Logs
The members of the ControlUp community discussed creating an alert for when users upgrade to Windows 11, and potential methods to determine this information. There was talk of using SCCM for confirmation, querying event logs, and even using a custom script that was shared in the text. The script was described as an experiment that the user can share if others are interested.
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Episode #12 – Conversation with Niels Kok, Microsoft MVP
Join us for Episode #12 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Niels Kok, a Microsoft MVP engineer with over 12 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud solutions. In this episode, Niels shares his insights into the evolving IT landscape and how automation fits.
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Can end user router information be viewed in ControlUp?
A user inquired about seeing an end user's router information in ControlUp. A team member stated that basic client side metrics may be available, such as IP info and latency, but there are no specific integration points for routers. It was discussed in the past, but deemed too costly and unreliable due to the lack of standards. Some information may be available through scripting. The user was able to retrieve some information, but it was not included in the hardware problems script.
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Thread Thursday: Effective Deployment of the New Teams VDI Optimization Agent
This week's thread was shared by a member who had recently effectively deployed the new Team VDI optimization agent using a PowerShell script.
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Effective Deployment of the New Teams VDI Optimization Agent
A user discussed deploying the New Teams VDI optimization agent successfully with the help of a provided PowerShell script. Another user suggested using the agent for app patch management and version consistency across devices. Custom software scans and deployments were also mentioned.
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Getting Details about Synced Drives using ControlUp Script Actions
A user asked for details on how to get information about devices with synced OneDrive or other Drives, and a script action was suggested. A Reddit post with code for this task was shared. The code snippet provided is "Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\OneDrive\Accounts\Business1" | Select-Object -ExpandProperty "UserFolder"".
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How to Create a Trigger Alert for VMware Disabled Pools in ControlUp?
A user asked about creating a trigger alert for VMware disabled pools. They are wondering if it is possible to exclude specific pools from the check. A colleague responded that it is possible using the filter editor and suggested a few options, including using regex, wild cards, exporting and editing the JSON, and using cmdlets to interact with triggers. They also suggested contacting them for a call to discuss options. The cmdlet for building a filternode layout is provided as an example.
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