A user asked for help solving an issue with duplicate servers in the DX Console. Other users suggested checking if the servers were from different sites, as consoles do not merge data from different sites by default. Another solution is to enable multi-site association, which may increase network traffic between sites. Matching sites between extensions and agents may also help. The feature can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/multi-site-association-feature. The issue may have been caused by API monitors in a different site. Out of hours is recommended for turning on the feature.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Addressing Drive Mapping Issues with a Custom Script Action
A user is seeking suggestions for a custom script action to identify the root cause of drive mapping issues for a customer. More information is needed on what the script should achieve. The customer deploys network drives via GPO, and the issue could be due to reasons such as VPN or insufficient permissions. The user wants to gather as much information as possible when a drive is not mapped, as a gpupdate/force does not provide insight into the cause of the issue.
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Maximizing Use of ControlUp Academy and Running Scripts on All Machines
The discussion inquired about the functionality of ControlUp Academy, a training platform that offers free self-training and instructor-led content. Certifications from ControlUp are also available. Suggestions were given on how to filter out machines without the agent in order to properly run a PowerShell script on all machines. Additionally, it was recommended to disconnect from all extensions and connect to a specific folder in order to avoid complications with unmanaged machines. Local machine accounts are used when running a script, but the agent must be connected to the tree for it to function properly.
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Troubleshooting Script Issues with “Power On Generic VM” in ControlUp
A user reported encountering an issue with the "Power On Generic VM" script while using ControlUp at a customer's site. Others responded with potential solutions and one user shared their process for releasing scripts on the ControlUp Community Slack channel. The original poster planned to run the script in a trigger on powered off VMs and asked if this would affect permissions. The conversation also delved into the necessary user permissions for scripts that use invoke-cuquery or similar functions and the importance of running as a domain user. A linked to a previous post about releasing scripts on the ControlUp Community Slack channel was also shared.
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Using Custom Script Actions Across Different Views in ControlUp
ControlUp users discussed the possibility of assigning a Custom Script Action in different views and provided examples of where it could be useful. A screenshot was shared as a reference.
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Troubleshooting Missing Folder Scripts in ControlUp
A user experienced issues with a script not showing up on the list of available scripts, despite being visible in policies and having the correct permissions. The script only appears when running the automation script wizard, and everything seems fine with the variables. It is a folder script and trigger, and only seems to cause problems when created as a folder script. Other forum members offered suggestions and provided further information on related topics.
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Tips for Decreasing Logon Time on Windows Devices
A team member asked for help in decreasing Windows logon time and requested any blogs or recommendations related to this issue. @member advised that the logon process for physical devices may be affected by AppX packages, but shared tips for optimizing logon duration in VDI environments. ControlUp's Analyze Logon Duration script can also be used for physical devices. Team members shared several links and resources for optimizing logon duration and dealing with AppX packages. Logon time is a key metric in VDI environments and AppX load times can be a bottleneck.
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How to Monitor and Stop Running Services in ControlUp
A user asked how to monitor a service and stop it if it is detected as "Running". Another user suggested using the process name and creating a trigger with a script action to kill the process and stop the service. They also mentioned a cu script that can look into svchost, but it may not be able to be modified for this purpose. It was also mentioned that the system will not allow direct killing of svchost. The user will check if the service creates an event log and if it does, they can create a trigger and run a script action. The thread includes a few humorous responses as well.
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Setting up a Process Trigger in ControlUp
A user asked if there was a way to set up a trigger in ControlUp that alerts them of multiple occurrences of a process in one session, which could indicate issues with user logoff. It was suggested to use a script or the PowerShell API to monitor this.
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Triggers For Scheduled User Scripts in ControlUp
A user asked if it's possible to make a user script trigger once per day. Another user answered that there is an option for scheduled triggers in the configuration console. However, they also clarified that this might not be possible for scripts within Edge. A request for adding a scheduler for specific system scripts was mentioned. The original user apologized for the real-time distraction while answering from their phone. The discussion concluded with understanding and humor.
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