Users discussed options to set up a trigger to run an action and if that action fails, run a different one. The ControlUp trigger packs include a trigger that alerts when machines go unregistered, followed by a script action to reboot the machine. Members suggested creating two triggers or using Invoke-cuaction to programmatically run actions and determine if a VM needs to be rebooted. The support document containing more information is available at https://support.controlup.com/docs/trigger-packs?highlight=triggers#citrix
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Triggers Related Training & Support Archives
Triggers training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Setting Up a Trigger for Identifying Unused VMs in ControlUp Focus Discussion.
Several users discussed how to set up a trigger for identifying unused VMs older than 45 days, specifically in relation to the ControlUp environment. Suggestions were given about using the built-in Session Activity report or APIs to identify machines with no recent logins. Some users mentioned testing and recoding scripts for different hypervisors. One user also brought up the issue that not all VMs have a Horizon agent.
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Targeting Sessions in ControlUp’s Analyze Logon Latency Script
A user asked about the Analyze Logon Duration script and how to target it to specific sessions. Another user suggested using a built-in trigger that runs after a login duration of 75 seconds and can also send an email output. The trigger name is "Analyze Logon Duration 75 Seconds" and is disabled by default.
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Creating a Citrix Workspace App Versions Report in ControlUp
A user asked how to create a dashboard or report showing Citrix Workspace App versions for end users and possibly trigger notifications for upgrades. @member suggested using the Session Activity report and adding the "Initial Citrix Receiver Version" column to see the client versions used in historical sessions. Other columns can help identify the endpoints with the app installed. A trigger can be used to detect versions and send notifications, and @member or a team member may have more instructions.
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Use Cases and Details in ControlUp
A team member requested assistance on obtaining details for different use cases in ControlUp, mentioning needs for non-standard AV analysis, software metering, startup apps analysis, green IT solutions, SCCM client remediation, and patching remediation. A list of available options from ControlUp were provided.
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How to Set up an Alert for First Time Use Logins on Windows 11
A user asked for help setting up an alert for first time use logins on Windows 11, to present a guided tour and web page. Another user suggested using a ControlUp script to set a flag file to avoid multiple runs. This method was compared to using Citrix login scripts from over 25 years ago. It was also suggested to check the date/time of the flag file for future updates.
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Understanding Windows Event Logs with ControlUp
A team member asked for an explanation on how ControlUp tool triggers windows event logs such as Errors, Hangs, and Freezes. They also asked for recommended solutions. Another member shared that all winevt log information can be found on ControlUp, which can be filtered down by specific errors to see expanded details. To determine impact on users, troubleshooting and testing may need to be done. The application performance dashboard is recommended for this purpose.
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Controlling High CPU Processes with ControlUp: Tips and Suggestions from ControlUp Team
A discussion took place about the most efficient way to throttle high CPU-consuming processes, including recommendations for using Citrix WEM or ControlUp for automation. A member suggested checking out built-in ControlUp actions that can be automated through triggers using cmdlets. WEM can also be activated for this customer in the coming weeks. It was also noted that a member named @member discussed this topic recently and may be able to provide more insights. The conversation ended with a mention of "fairly new" features in ControlUp.
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Troubleshooting Available Desktop Triggers in ControlUp
A user was experiencing a problem with a trigger regarding available desktops and was looking for advice on how to manage machines that are powered off but technically available. Another user suggested checking the use of autoscale and policy settings. It was also mentioned that a script could be used to track the last power actions, but this is not a native feature.
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How to Create Triggers for MS Defender Endpoint Scripts in ControlUp
A user created a PowerShell script to check if a machine is running MS Defender Endpoint in EDR Block Mode and asked about setting up a trigger for alerts. Another user suggested using event log entries to trigger actions, citing a thread discussing it on the ControlUp Community Slack. The original script is provided in the discussion for reference and the user updates it to address false positive reports. The final version of the script is tested and confirmed to work.
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