VDI Related Training & Support Archives
VDI training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Effective Deployment of the New Teams VDI Optimization Agent
A user discussed deploying the New Teams VDI optimization agent successfully with the help of a provided PowerShell script. Another user suggested using the agent for app patch management and version consistency across devices. Custom software scans and deployments were also mentioned.
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Troubleshooting Missing Metrics in ControlUp – FSlogix Upgrades
After upgrading to the most recent version of FSlogix (hotfix 4), a user noticed that some metrics were missing from the VDI console. QA was asked to verify the issue, and after providing more details, it was found that the metrics were related to a trigger from Event ID 25 in the VHDMP log. The user was advised to open a support ticket for further assistance.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Console Issues
A user was having trouble deselecting the Security Policy "Folder View" on an organization-wide level in the ControlUp Console. It was suggested to remove the "View Folder" permission for the "Org Members" default role on any sub-folder, which resolved the issue. However, there was another issue with the view of a Hypervisor in DEX - VDI&DAAS. After setting additional policies, the problem was solved. Other issues were also addressed, such as missing agents and processes in the view. It was suggested to open a Support ticket for further troubleshooting, potentially with a screen sharing session.
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Episode #10 – Conversation with Yoni Avital, ControlUp Co-founder & COO
Troubleshooting VDI Module in ControlUp DEX
There were issues with getting the VDI module in DEX to work properly for the help desk team. SAML was causing issues, and a security policy needed to be set up to accept SSO users. A video was suggested and it was recommended to check a certain box in the login methods. The prompt for UPN meant a different logon method was used, so the team was reminded to use SAML. The UPN should be listed if logged on with SAML. By suppressing the other method and reminding the help desk, the issue was resolved.
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Episode #9 – Conversation with Simon Townsend, ControlUp Field CTO – Part 2
Machine/Computer Statistics Report Discussion on ControlUp
There was a discussion about the Machine/Computer Statistics report and the lack of "Max" columns. It was mentioned that the averaged metric values seem watered down and a user asked if there is another Insights report available for this data. It was suggested to use the Metrics as: dropdown. The aggregation for both Insights and the new architecture is the same - flat 24 hours or a selected timeframe, not taking into account a user's workday currently.
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Custom DaaS/VDI dashboards and timeline sizes in ControlUp
A user asked for help building a custom DaaS/VDI dashboard and wanted to know where to find the timeline size for the chart, specifically for a timeframe larger than the default 5 minutes. Another user clarified that custom dashboards only show real-time data and not historical data, thus making the requested feature not currently possible.
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Improving Troubleshooting with Bluetooth Signal Strength in Remote DX
A user asked about a potential feature in Remote DX related to Bluetooth signal strength and headsets, as it can be a big issue for Unified Communications and VoIP through VDI. Another user suggested suggesting it on user voice. Additionally, the user mentioned they have played around with an audio devices script for Edge DX in the past. After researching, it seems difficult to implement due to driver specificity and limitations in the Windows BT stack.
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