A user asked if there's a way to use ControlUp Edge DX to track slow shutdown/reboot times. The ControlUp agent stops collecting data once a computer starts shutting down, so currently there is no way to track this in real time. However, there is a possibility of adding functionality for this in the future.
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ControlUp for Desktops Training & Support Archives
ControlUp for Desktops (Edge-DX) training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Improving Device Refresh Strategies through Custom Reports and Power BI Integration
The team discussed using custom reports to determine which device models to target for a refresh. They suggested exporting data to power Bi or creating a script to gather information, and mentioned the new Edge DX api. They also noted potential limitations with aggregation on the tenant side. A member asked for clarification on connecting multiple indexes in Power Bi. The conversation concluded with instructions for paging through data or using export.
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Logging for Automatic Deletion of Inactive Endpoints in ControlUp
A member of the team asked if there is a log for when endpoints are automatically deleted after being inactive for a certain number of days. Another member suggested that the device host name should be included in these logs. URLs mentioned in the discussion are not relevant for the summary.
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Troubleshooting Changes in ControlUp Audit Log
Multiple users noticed changes being made in the audit log, even though they did not make any changes themselves. After troubleshooting, they found that the Edge DX page's filter was causing the log to inaccurately track changes. It is suggested to open a ticket and there might be a fix with the 2.16 agent. The upcoming agent can be expected to improve this issue.
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Finding App Launch Instances on Endpoints with ControlUp API
A user asked how to find the number of instances of an app launched on endpoints over a specific period of time. Another user provided a Powershell script that can be used to retrieve this information from the ControlUp API. The script can be modified to change the start and end date-times. The response also included a screenshot of the values for "citrix.desktopviewer.app.exe" for a demo tenant.
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IGEL thin clients using port 44484 for trace routes in Edge DX
According to the source code, Edge DX uses traceroute or tracepath to perform trace routes, depending on which one exists. For IGEL devices, only tracepath seems to be available. The port used is random, but usually starts at 44444 and adds a varying modifier based on the version. It is possible that IGEL or the underlying OS uses a static offset. On 12/31, the security team noticed traffic on port 44484 from our IGEL thin clients, which may be caused by additional Network Latency targets set in Edge DX settings. To confirm, they will disable the targets and monitor the traffic.
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Accessing Alerts in Edge DX
A member from ControlUp asked about role permission for accessing alerts within Edge DX. Another member replied with a helpful suggestion.
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ControlUp Scripts for Intune Compliance Checks
A user is interested in a ControlUp script to force an Intune Compliance Check on a Windows Device. While there is no official script available, it is a potential future roadmap item for Secure DX. Other users suggest creating a PowerShell script and setting it as an action on the device. A recommendation is made to include a check that ensures the correct components are installed on the device.
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Troubleshooting Device Location Updates in Edge DX
A user reported that their device location does not always update in Edge DX, giving an example of their device showing work location after working from home for 18 hours. A suggestion was made to check if device's public IP is changing when switching locations and checking the status of location services on the device's OS. A link to documentation on device geolocation was also shared.
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Securing Laptops with ControlUp and other Options
A discussion took place about different security options for laptops, specifically a method to prevent bootup in the event of theft. It was mentioned that ControlUp does not have this feature, but there is a user voice open for it. It was also suggested to use MDM or Intune for this purpose, but it was noted that a script will not run if the agent cannot communicate with the device. Some laptops have Absolute software built-in for this purpose. Another possible solution is using BitLocker with TPM+PIN, but it is important to ensure proper policies are in place for it to be effective. URL mentioned: www.absolute.com
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