Members of the ControlUp team discussed how to handle deployment scripts requiring an install file or certificate. Suggestions included using a shared location or a platform such as MS Intune/SCCM, although issues with Edge DX were noted. Another option would be to manually install through remote control, but automation is preferred. Some members have found success with using workarounds involving Google Drive and PowerShell scripts.
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Scripts Related Training & Support Archives
Scripts training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Monitor Selection in ControlUp Settings
A user was having trouble selecting a monitor in the Settings - the solution was to add a monitor through the console tree, connect to it, then go back and the monitor should appear. This issue is resolved! Welcome to ControlUp Academy - please keep discussions in a single thread for organization. The user also expressed gratitude for help setting up Landon. Certifications are also available on the Academy platform.
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Using x11vnc for Remote Control on Linux within ControlUp
The use of x11vnc for remote control on Linux devices is discussed. The team members mention that the requirement has always been present and that it is necessary to have outbound communication. The script for x11vnc installation is provided and there is also a link to the documentation.
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Exploring ControlUp’s Built-In Horizon Trigger
A user asked for more information about the built-in Horizon trigger in ControlUp. Another user clarified that it polls metrics related to the health of the Horizon API, which can be found in the Horizon SOAP API Explorer. The trigger has four states and can be found at https://vdc-download.vmware.com/vmwb-repository/dcr-public/3bef9659-5a4d-4d48-a32b-ce82faab6504/9f1e76ea-df1c-47e8-a4a9-bfd7dc671d20/doc/vim25/vim25/Types/th.ConnectionServerHealth.ConnectionServerHealthInfo.html. The original user thanked the others for their help.
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Correct Configuration for ControlUp EUC Sync
A user shared a question about the documentation for EUC Sync, noting a discrepancy in the instructions. Other users confirmed and provided further clarification, discussing the use of the cfg file and the importance of setting the parameters correctly before setting up a scheduled trigger. Overall, the conversation provided helpful insights for using EUC Sync with ControlUp.
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Automating Server Reboots for Monitored URLs with Scoutbees and ControlUp API
The discussion revolved around automating the process of rebooting a server that is being monitored using Scoutbees. Various suggestions were made, such as using the API to check alerts on an interval, running a custom hive, and using EdgeDX or RTDX. It was suggested that a user feedback item should be created for this feature. A new version of Scoutbees API was mentioned, which allows for retrieving alerts and writing a script to initiate a server restart based on that. The API can be found at https://api.controlup.com/.
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Troubleshooting Script Actions in ControlUp Solve
A user was having trouble with script actions in Solve, and it was suggested to check the permissions for the "ControlUp Monitors" role. After some testing, it was determined that there may be a bug causing the issue, and a workaround was found by setting the "run shared script actions" permission to allow for organization members. Direct messages were then used to further discuss environment-specific information.
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Adding Data to ControlUp Scripts for Enhanced Functionality
A user had some trouble adding the "Check Profile Sizes" Script in ControlUp and asked for help with finding the script's data. Another user suggested adding some tags to the end of the script to fix the issue. The correct way to add data to the script was shared, and the first user confirmed that it worked. Further discussion included the placement of a report and the accessibility of this feature within the product.
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Integrating ControlUp data with System Status Pages
Some ControlUp users are interested in integrating CU data with their system status pages for their customer-facing products. One user mentioned creating custom HTML dashboards with data from PRTG and Splunk, and another noted that information is manually added to their internal monitoring page. A user is interested in having ControlUp integrate with status page apps and plans to check if API integration is possible.
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How to Fetch Default Reports in ControlUp with an API Key
A user asked for help with fetching the default report for applications on ControlUp. Another user suggested using an API key and provided a sample API request. The user had already tried inspecting the element and network tabs without success.
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