A user asked for help with setting up an alert for a customer's SQL Always On Availability Group. Suggestions were made to use a PowerShell script or a scheduled trigger using the Edge DX agent. It was eventually resolved with the use of a PowerShell script that runs every 5 minutes and checks event logs for specific event IDs. No incidents are generated due to the potential scale of scheduled triggers.
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ControlUp for VDI (Real-Time DX) Training & Support Archives
ControlUp for VDI (Real-Time DX) training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Using ControlUp for Application Inventory: Options and Suggestions
A discussion among ControlUp users touched on the use of CU for application inventory purposes. Some suggested exporting the data and generating reports with PowerBI, while others mentioned an option to request CU to build out new canned reports/API calls within DEX reports for VDI and Edge use cases. One member also mentioned plans to improve application usage reporting in the roadmap. Integration of more inventory related reports was also suggested.
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Updates on ControlUp Community Preset & Dashboards Feature Request
A user asked for updates on the Community Preset & Dashboards feature request, with another customer requesting it during a demo. @member and the newly formed CIG (ControlUp Innovation Guild) are working on custom dashboards. Additionally, the user asked for suggestions for widgets on a dashboard.
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Simplifying Script Management in ControlUp
A user asked if there was a way to update or install all scripts at once, as well as if there was a way to filter or search for specific scripts. Other users discussed the drawbacks of having a menu with hundreds of options and suggested using the search function instead.
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How to Troubleshoot ControlUp Monitor Script Actions Not Firing
A user encountered an issue with script actions not firing as expected on a ControlUp Moniter. This led to a discussion on potential solutions and troubleshooting steps, including checking the script location and examining monitor logs. The user ultimately decided to look into the issue further when they have access to the customer environment. Troubleshooting steps and suggestions were provided by other members in the Slack discussion.
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Troubleshooting Process Start Triggers in ControlUp
A user had a strange issue setting up a process start trigger in ControlUp. After troubleshooting, it was discovered that the problem was related to Process Data Collection settings, which were resolved with the help of the ControlUp Support page.
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Troubleshooting the Latest Version of the Omnissa Horizon Agent with ControlUp
A user reported an issue with the latest version of Omnissa Horizon Agent, causing problems with fields not populating correctly and rebranded directories. The issue has not been resolved in the latest ControlUp beta, but support is available by opening a ticket.
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ControlUp for VDI v9.1 Beta is HERE!
Improving App Identification in ControlUp VDI with Expanded Streaming API
A user was having difficulty identifying a CPU-heavy app in their VDI. They realized that the App Trends report was showing an average, which was being skewed by multiple instances of the same app with only one of them using significant CPU. To address this, ControlUp is expanding their VDI Streaming REST API to allow for pulling process data with filters. Users can contact their CSM/TSM or open a support ticket for assistance.
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Troubleshooting Triggered Alerts in ControlUp.
A user was seeking help with triggering alerts for a dashboard, specifically with clearing alerts for machines that are powered down. Other members suggested adding specific conditions and using tags to avoid limitations with script actions.
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