A user needed help with a trigger that should detect an unregistered Citrix VDA and trigger an OS reboot. They were wondering if the trigger needed to be tagged against the folder with the delivery controllers. Another user suggested trying switch from "uptime" to "triggerable uptime". This solved the issue, and the second user also explained the difference between "uptime" and "triggerable uptime" metrics. The user who originally asked the question also wanted to know how ControlUp checks for CVAD registration, as they were experiencing some false positives. The conversation ended with the user stating their issue with automatically resolving alerts when ControlUp detects that the machine is back to normal.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
How to Troubleshoot ControlUp Monitor Script Actions Not Firing
A user encountered an issue with script actions not firing as expected on a ControlUp Moniter. This led to a discussion on potential solutions and troubleshooting steps, including checking the script location and examining monitor logs. The user ultimately decided to look into the issue further when they have access to the customer environment. Troubleshooting steps and suggestions were provided by other members in the Slack discussion.
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Real-time Monitoring for Registry Changes on ControlUp VDAs
A user asked for a way to monitor a registry key or value on a VDA and trigger an action (script) to run if the value changes or is null. Another member suggested using ETW to track registry changes or creating a scheduled task that runs every X seconds to check the key with PowerShell. Real-time monitoring is desired in order to prevent necessary audit trails from being lost.
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The Best Trigger for Removing a File After Boot Up in ControlUp
Multiple ControlUp users discuss the best trigger to use for deleting a specific file shortly after a machine is booted. Suggestions include using a scheduled task or event ID based trigger. The file causing the issue is a OneDriveStandAloneUpdater.exe, which consumes a large amount of cache space when running. The preferred trigger is determined to be a scheduled task set to run a few minutes after machine startup.
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ControlUp for VDI v9.1 Beta is HERE!
I am happy to inform you that ControlUp has opened the ControlUp for VDI v9.1 beta! and more….
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Troubleshooting and Reinstalling Scoutbees Hive in ControlUp
A user was having trouble updating Scoutbees Hive and asked for advice on the best way to reinstall it while retaining scout data. Others suggested using maintenance mode to stop scouts and ensure no files are in use. Another user experienced some issues with their API key after reinstalling the program and opened a ticket to resolve it. The use of maintenance mode was confirmed as the safest method. ControlUp URLs mentioned include the Support Center and Control Panel.
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Using ControlUp Scripts to Power On Virtual Machines
A question was asked about a specific script from the ControlUp Script Library that powers on a virtual machine. The user asked if the script could also run a custom script on the local VM, explaining that their base image requires a specific patch agent service to be enabled and started at power on and disabled at shutdown. Another member replied that the script only performs a poweron action through CUmonitor and uses the hypervisor connection already set up. No reference is included in this summary.
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Unveiling Powerful New ControlUp Automations: Agent Upgrades, FSLogix Alerts, and More
NEW - Automated ControlUp Agent upgrades, real-time FSLogix container failure alerts, and robust Procmon activity tracing. Streamline user logons, optimize session performance, and effortlessly manage VM power states all with a few targeted scripts…..
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Improving App Identification in ControlUp VDI with Expanded Streaming API
A user was having difficulty identifying a CPU-heavy app in their VDI. They realized that the App Trends report was showing an average, which was being skewed by multiple instances of the same app with only one of them using significant CPU. To address this, ControlUp is expanding their VDI Streaming REST API to allow for pulling process data with filters. Users can contact their CSM/TSM or open a support ticket for assistance.
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Troubleshooting Triggered Alerts in ControlUp.
A user was seeking help with triggering alerts for a dashboard, specifically with clearing alerts for machines that are powered down. Other members suggested adding specific conditions and using tags to avoid limitations with script actions.
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