A discussion about the DEX User Session Details reports showing 2 lines on the CPU graph - 1 for computer % utilization and 1 for user %. The user was asking for clarification on what these percentages mean. Another user explained that the user % represents the portion of the CPU utilized by apps launched by the user and their desktop, while the computer % also accounts for the resources needed to keep the OS running. The discussion also touched on how these percentages are broken down on a VM with multiple CPUs assigned and the use of "host machine" in the description. It was mentioned that the computer % will also factor in the usage of other users and system processes on multi-user systems.
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VDI Related Training & Support Archives
VDI training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Connection Server Active Connections in ControlUp Desktop Console
A user asked for help locating "HZ Connection Server Active Connections" in the ControlUp desktop console to create a trigger, but it was not available. ControlUp support confirmed it as an internal property and suggested a workaround by creating a trigger on a different metric and then modifying the filter xml to replace it with "HzTotalConnections". The user successfully implemented this workaround. More details can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/vmware-horizon-integration-columns-grids-overview.
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How to Access Audit Logs for Trigger Edits in ControlUp
A user inquired about audit logs for trigger edits, which are available in ControlUp's own audit log and syslogs if configured. The logs can be found in the VDI menu of DEX.
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ControlUp v9 introduces built-in folder synchronization feature
After upgrading to v9 of ControlUp, a user had an issue with a sync using the universal euc sync script. ControlUp support helped them with a new feature of v9 - built-in folder synchronization, which can be found in EUC setup and should replace the previously used script. A link to the documentation for this feature was provided. The user disabled their old scheduled trigger for running the script.
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Examining Initial Programs and Protocols in ControlUp User Activity Report
The team discussed the initial program for the data in the user activity report, specifically in regards to Standard RDP connections versus Citrix connections. It was mentioned that the initial program may appear as "Blank," "Published," or the name of a Citrix Delivery Group. There was also some confusion regarding the initial protocol, with one user noting that the protocol is typically HDX for connections via Citrix.
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Troubleshooting Agent Errors with ControlUp Registry Keys
A user asked for help with an error message when pushing an Agent version. They were given a solution and reference for further assistance.
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Troubleshooting Disappearing Data in DEX with ControlUp Support
A user asked about data disappearing from the grid view in DEX, and other users suggested reaching out to CU support and checking for delays in traffic. Some users also shared past experiences with under-resourced monitors causing similar issues. Dark mode screenshots were also shared, and the potential for network traffic issues was mentioned.
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Automation and Monitoring with SentinelOne and ControlUp
Some employees discuss their experience using SentinelOne on VDI servers, and how they created a script to alert for quarantine actions by searching the SentinelOne/Operational log. This script allows ControlUp to trigger from the application log. Some mention using S1 console and Splunk dashboard for monitoring. There is also a link to the script provided.
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Getting Detailed Folder Sizes on VDI using ControlUp
A user asked for a script to get a detailed breakdown of folder sizes on virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and a solution was suggested using Get-FolderSize and Format-Size functions. Another user suggested using treesize CLI, which is freeware, but it was noted that the paid version is needed for the CLI. A script was successful in pulling the list of VDI from ControlUp Monitor. Get-cucomputers was also mentioned as a solution.
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SSO for ControlUp: Covering Multiple Features
A user asked if setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) for Dex would also cover Insights and Solve or if they needed to set up individual SSO for those. Another user responded that SSO through Dex would cover all three and that Insights and Solve would be deprecated in mid-May.
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