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ControlUp’s Future Plans for the VDI Executable and Real-Time Console

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A question was asked about the availability of the ControlUp VDI executable with the shift to cloud-based operations. ControlUp stated that their end goal is to get rid of the executable, but it will still be available for a while. Plans for on-prem are still uncertain but for the real-time console, ControlUp plans to go fully cloud-based with comparable functionality and configuration options. The timeline for this change has not yet been decided.

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Troubleshooting Data Loading Issues in ControlUp VDI App

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A user was having issues with loading data in the VDI app on ControlUp. Suggestions were given for troubleshooting, including checking the agents on the data collector and following courses in the academy. The user also shared a connectivity test they ran from one of their monitors. After examining the monitors, everything seemed to be inbound and outbound communication was set up. However, the user noticed a recurring error in the event viewer on the agent machines.

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Upcoming Feature: Improved Sizing Recommendations in ControlUp

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The "Sizing Recommendations" report is currently using the past 30 days of data, showing usage even during inactive hours. A user suggested implementing an option for only tracking business/active hours to accurately size machines. Another user stated that this feature is upcoming and development and testing have already finished, and deferred to a third member's knowledge on the release date.

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Can you Monitor Linux for Instant Clones with ControlUp?

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A customer had an issue with configuring ControlUp for Linux instant clones. It was determined that Linux support for VDI is not currently available. The agent can be installed directly from the command line, but currently there is no option to register by device name. ControlUp for Desktops (CU4D) is used for monitoring Linux devices, but not for master image or instant clones scenarios. The customer was informed that this is a feature question on the roadmap, but no timeline is available yet.

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ControlUp Edge DX – SIP Agent Installation and Upgrades

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Users discuss if it is okay to install the 'ControlUp Edge DX - SIP Agent' on the monitor servers to see the same type of data as endpoints. It is recommended to have the cu4vdi agent installed on the monitor servers for a fuller picture of the environment. Also, it is possible to upgrade existing clients to a newer version using the PowerShell module. The two different agents, sipagent and cuagent, are discussed and it is noted that detailed metrics can be found in the VDI tab. A call can be set up to answer any further questions.

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ControlUp’s Options for VDI Utilization Reports and Dashboards

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A customer has requested a high-level overview of VDI utilization over a specific period, categorized by VDI class and possibly department. ControlUp's console and VDI REST API can be used to generate customized reports and dashboards, while new updates are being made to include VDI data in existing dashboards. Further discussion includes suggestions for using the API to create custom reports and importing data into other tools. Some existing reports, such as the Session Count report and session activity report, can also provide relevant data.

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