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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Synthetic Monitoring Related Training & Support Archives
Synthetic Monitoring training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
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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Monitoring an SMB Share using ControlUp Scoutbees
The discussion addressed the issue of monitoring a SMB share via a trigger, with @member suggesting ControlUp Scoutbees as a solution. After some technical discussion, it was suggested that the script "Find_Files.ps1" should search for a text file with read access for ControlUp, and the error code to trigger on was suggested.
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How Does ControlUp Calculate LAN Latency in Remote DX?
A user inquired about how ControlUp calculates LAN latency in remote DX; ControlUp sends data via the remote DX plugin in the session and currently does not have the ability to configure another IP to ping for the LAN latency. Solutions include using ScoutBees from one or more custom hives or Edge DX as an extra target.
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Feature Parity Matrix and FedRamp Certification for ControlUp
A user asked ControlUp about FedRamp certification, and if there was a feature parity matrix between the on-prem release and SaaS. They were informed that ControlUp is not FedRamp certified but is in the process of obtaining this certification, and a feature matrix is available at https://support.controlup.com/docs/controlup-modes. Additionally, edge dx and Scoutbees require the cloud and when in the Government space, Hybrid mode is not available.
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