A user asked if it was possible to see live output when running a PowerShell script as a script action. Another user suggested using a function to achieve this, while clarifying that ControlUp Script Actions do not stream output in real time. The first user mentioned seeing live output in other scripts and questioned if it was because they were forcing the output. It was confirmed by another user that this is not the case.
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ControlUp Community Training & Support Archives
All training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Script Actions in ControlUp Realtime and Web Consoles
A user asked how long it takes for a script action to be available in the Web Console after creating it in the Realtime Console, and another user responded that it usually takes a few seconds. If the issue persists, instructions were given for a potential solution and to contact support. The process of updating and running the new version of a script on the Web Console was also discussed. The user found that the new version was not immediately populated, but refreshing the web console and using the Save Configuration feature may help in this process. Support can be contacted at support@controlup.com if necessary.
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Remediation of VDIs with ControlUp for Compliance
A user asked about using CU4C to remediate vulnerabilities on VDIs. It was suggested that both the CU4C and VDI Agents must be installed based on documentation, but this may change when ControlUp Agent ONE is released.
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Understanding ControlUp’s App Catalog List
A user asked if there is a maintained list of apps that are covered under ControlUp's app catalog. The list is pulled from their back end database and it is best practice to include all apps at scoping. This information cannot be copied easily and there is not a public list available as it can change daily.
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ControlUp Survey.exe Crashing: AV Exclusions to Blame?
Several users experienced high volumes of crashing with the process 'Survey.exe' but found no active surveys running. One member recommended checking the version of the sip agent installed on the VDI's and to review the AV exclusions, which can be found on the updated documentation page at https://support.controlup.com/docs/av-exclusions-for-controlup. A user also reported having a dump file for the issue. Others suggested that this may be a result of the AV exclusions not being applied properly and causing a loop of 'Survey.exe' starting and crashing immediately.
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Troubleshooting Greyed Out AVD User Sessions in the ControlUp DEX Portal
A user asked if the fix for Real-Time DX (build 733) would solve their issue of the value being greyed out in the DEX portal for AVD user sessions. ControlUp recommended upgrading to the latest 9.2.0.733 build and opening a support ticket if the issue persists.
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Exciting Updates from ControlUp Team
ControlUp has some new updates and one user praised the team for their efforts. The release notes can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/release-notes-current. The macOS support for Unmanaged remote and the tagging script are two notable updates. One user is already using and enjoying the tagging script.
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New Feature Request: Automatic Response to Offline Device Notifications
A user discusses a potential new feature for ControlUp - an automatic response to offline device notifications. They suggest a form that would automatically populate with device information to make it easier for the user to provide the appropriate response/action. Other users confirm and suggest a specific format for the link that would fill out certain fields for the user. The discussion can be seen as a potential feature request for ControlUp.
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Automating Notifications for Users with Low WiFi Signal in ControlUp
A discussion was held about using workflows to automate notifications for a high volume of users experiencing low WiFi signal on corporate WiFi. Ideas were shared about centralizing events and using AI features in ControlUp to count the number of affected devices and trigger an email or teams message. The suggested solution involved querying the _devices and device_status to gather relevant data.
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Monitoring Network Connectivity with ControlUp Products
Users discussed methods to monitor connectivity and performance between different sites on the same network using ControlUp products. It was suggested to use the latency test feature with an on-prem hive to measure various aspects, such as network breaks. One user mentioned a customer who used custom hives at different points to gather more specific information on network breakage. The discussion also mentioned the desire for a feature similar to "RemoteDX Client Metrics" to measure latency between hops. The conclusion was that using custom hives is the best approach for this area of ControlUp.
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