A user asked if it was possible to expand the alert policy from scoutbees to one day instead of the capped 60 minute setting. Another user, Joel, explained that this was not possible as it goes against the proactive nature of the synthetic testing, which aims to provide alerts for potential availability issues. @member requested more information about their specific use case, which involved setting up email alerts for expiring SSL certificates. Joel suggested options such as increasing the "subsequent tests" value or checking the "Do not send a notification" option to prevent excessive notifications.
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Synthetic Monitoring Related Training & Support Archives
Synthetic Monitoring training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Measuring Latency in ControlUp: Solutions and Confusion Over Windows Applications
A user is asking for ways to measure latency in ControlUp. The possible solutions suggested are using Scoutbees (if configured), ping and tracert scouts, Web Application scouts, and Site load measurement. One user asks if it can be used to measure the latency of an executable, but the application in question is an old Windows app without a web URL. The discussion continues about similar threads on the topic.
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Configuring Teams Alerts for Citrix Netscalers: A ControlUp Discussion
A user asked about documentation for variables that can be used for alerts in teams for Citrix Netscalers. Other users suggest using ControlUp ScoutBees or configuring a webhook/RESTful API call. The group also discusses using environment variables and creating custom dashboards for reminders and visualizations.
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Troubleshooting Scoutbees Issues with SSL/TLS Alerts
One of the HTTP\S scouts in Scoutbees is failing with an error related to SSL/TLS alerts. The Application Events section shows that the organization is currently inactive and suggests a possible error with cipher suite hardening. However, the monitor server can access the site fine through Edge and other internal HTTP\S scouts are working properly. No further information could be found in the Windows System event log.
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The Audit Log in DEX – Availability and Plans for the Future
A user asked about the availability of the audit log in DEX. It was confirmed that the VDI & Daas audit log can be found in the top right settings by selecting "VDI & Daas". It was also mentioned that an effort will be made to bring all audit logs together in DEX. The most central audit log will require effort from multiple pieces and will not be available before April. The user thanked Wouter for the information.
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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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Tracking Downtime and Uptime for VDIs in ControlUp
A user asked for ways to track downtime and uptime percentage of their VDI's for an SLA with a customer. A team member suggested using Scoutbees or the session count historical dashboard. Another option is to use the ControlUp powershell module to build a database for tracking availability. A UserVoice request can also be made for this feature. URL: https://support.controlup.com/v1/docs/monitor-cluster-powershell-api-cmdlets
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Trouble with Admin Rights and Scoutbees in ControlUp
A user reported losing admin rights in Scoutbees and unable to edit or delete scouts. Other users reminded them of the failsafe to have at least one Admin and suggested submitting a support ticket for assistance. A screenshot was requested to investigate the issue further. The user later updated that they had deleted an old account and could no longer access Scoutbees on multiple organizations. Support was working on resolving the issue.
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Could Scoutbees Alerts Have a Delay Before Baseline Screenshot Capture?
A user asked if there was a way to add a delay before the baseline screenshot capture when setting up a Scoutbees alert. The Product Manager responded that this is not feasible as of today. The user then provided more information on why they would find this feature useful - they are using Scoutbees to monitor the functionality of an application, but after an update the screenshot is taken before the application has a chance to launch, causing a baseline screenshot check to fail.
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What Are the Requirements for ControlUp Scoutbees Custom Hives?
A user asked the system requirements for ControlUp Scoutbees Custom Hives. The answer is that almost any Windows machine is capable, and the official specifications can be found at the links https://support.controlup.com/docs/custom-hive-overview and https://support.controlup.com/docs/installing-custom-hives as the hives do not cause any load.
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