A user was looking for a way to limit VDI visibility in the VDI App to specific folders. Another user suggested setting permissions based on folder level in the security policy config, and provided a link to the documentation. They also mentioned the possibility of needing to have independent sites enabled. The original user thanked them and mentioned that their SSO permissions were the issue and they were able to achieve their goal.
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Security Related Training & Support Archives
Security training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Chrome in a Citrix Environment: The “Sad Chrome Icon” Issue Explained
There have been reports of Google Chrome failing to load in Citrix environments, resulting in a "sad Chrome icon." This is due to a conflict between Chrome's sandbox security feature and the Citrix virtual environment. Running Chrome with the -no-sandbox command-line switch may fix the issue, but it is not recommended for a production environment. Instead, updating Chrome and Citrix components, configuring group policy objects, and checking third-party software may resolve the issue. It is also recommended to properly handle Chrome's user profile data using a Citrix Profile Management solution.
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Upgrading ControlUp Custom Hives: Understanding the /name Switch
ControlUp users discussed an issue with upgrading a Hive via an endpoint management tool. A link to an article on upgrading Custom Hives was shared, mentioning the requirement of a token for upgrades. Another article with instructions for a silent installation was also mentioned. A user questioned the need for a /name switch during an update and it was clarified that the switch is only required if the Hive name needs to be changed. The article will be updated to reflect this.
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How to Monitor UAGs for Port Exhaustion in ControlUp
A user is having issues with intermittent connections dropping and was advised to periodically reboot the UAGs due to port exhaustion. Other suggestions and ways to monitor the UAGs for this issue were discussed. There is currently no UAG monitoring available in ControlUp, but it is expected to be added in version 9.2. The discussion also includes a mention of a UAG health check script using the Horizon API, and the upcoming feature of UAG support in version 9.2.
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Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Signal Timeline in ControlUp for Desktops
A user reports that the Wi-Fi Signal Timeline in ControlUp for Desktops shows "No Wifi" while their device's network section displays it as connected. It is later discovered that a VPN could be the issue, and enabling the Location service may fix it. However, there may also be a fix in the works. Relevant links: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/nativewifi/wi-fi-access-location-changes
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Troubleshooting the SECOCL64.exe Crash in ControlUp.
The conversation on the company ControlUp discusses a crash occurring with the SECOCL64.exe application. Possible causes mentioned include a bug in the application binary, incompatible DLL injection, or a corrupt installation. It is suggested to check the event viewer, verify the installed version, and look for conflicting software. Other solutions suggested include reinstalling or repairing the application and checking for Windows updates. A custom dashboard will soon be released to make it easier to track crashes in an organization. It is also recommended to update audio drivers and disable DLL injections. Registries to enable crash dumps for SECOCL64 are provided for root cause proof.
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Using Workflows for Different Scenarios: Questions and Discussions on ControlUp Slack Channel
A user has questions about workflows and how they can be used for different scenarios. They asked about accessing data from the 'List devices' node, filtering data from strings, and querying data using elastic search. Another user suggested setting up a call with one of their team members for assistance. It was mentioned that ControlUp is working on addressing the limitation of only having 39 out of 222 fields available from the _devices index. The user also asked for clarification on parsing data from a structured array. A member of the ControlUp team explained that OS disk configuration is a string encoded JSON value and will need to be parsed. The discussion can be found at https://cuacademy.controlup.com/.
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Understanding ControlUp Real Time Console Diagnostics
A user asked about the use of the ControlUp real time console diagnostics and if they run as the user logged into the console or the monitor service account. Another user responded that it can depend on the action being taken, with some actions using the console user's AD account and others using the services account. More details were requested for a more specific answer. Both users confirmed that the same user that ran the console will also be used for the Diagnostics items such as tracert, ping, eventlog, admin$.
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Troubleshooting Time Zones with ControlUp
Some users reported experiencing incorrect time zones on Windows endpoints in the Netherlands, with some showing locations in the US and Australia. ControlUp uses location services or IP address to determine location, with location services being the primary option. However, devices not using location services may still have incorrect locations based on their IP address. Disabling location services does not solve the time zone issue. It is possible that Microsoft's IP to location database has errors.
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Episode #20 – Conversation with Ryan Mangan, Founder of EfficientEther
Tune in to Episode #20 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown welcomes Ryan Mangan, founder of EfficientEther, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to optimizing cloud costs through AI technology. With nearly 20 years of expertise in user computing, Ryan brings deep insights from his extensive work with RDS, VMware, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Ryan shares his journey and the motivation behind launching EfficientEther, highlighting how organizations face increasing complexities and waste in managing cloud expenditures due to subscription-based models.…
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