Users were discussing a new "group" feature in script creation that allows them to assign scripts to a role and limit the access users in that role have to certain scripts. There is also the ability to filter in the devices overview and multi select and run scripts against these. The same term "group" is used elsewhere, causing confusion, and @member was asked for input regarding customizing the group name and being able to target scripts against devices in a group or tag.
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ControlUp Scripts & Triggers Training & Support Archives
ControlUp Script and Trigger training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Is it Normal for the ‘From State’ on Service Triggers to be Greyed Out?
The user asked about the 'from state' on service triggers being greyed out - it is normal for this to be the case for services.
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Creating an Alert for OneDrive.exe in Windows 10 Desktops
A user asked for help creating an alert for OneDrive.exe stopping in Windows 10 Desktops. The user shared and example and as it was configured, OneDrive would have to stop 5 times in 10 minutes for the trigger to fire. The user appreciated the help.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Script Show Horizon View Usage
A user asked about the ControlUp script https://www.controlup.com/script-library-posts/show-horizon-view-usage/. An error occurred due to a missing module ("VMware.VimAutomation.HorizonView") which can be resolved by installing it with a 'Install-Module' command using the '-Scope AllUsers' parameter. The need for the scope was explained, and additional tips were provided regarding Automated Actions and where the script should run. An update to the script will be available in the July release.
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ControlUp Community Meetup #4 Video – ControlUp Scripts from Zero to Hero with Guy Leech
Watch our 4th ControlUp Community Meetup, where Guy Leech, a EUC veteran who has been writing software across five decades and for ControlUp for over five years, takes us from zero to hero on how admins, support folk, etc., can leverage the power of scripts within ControlUp to extend the product and their reach to almost anything without needing any knowledge of how to write or use scripts at all.…
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How to Set / Override the Controlup Edge DX Location Manually
A user asked about manually setting the Controlup EdgeX location. It is possible to override the location using the IP address and a script is provided to check the IP address against known subnets and their corresponding locations. Locations must be set on the tenant side and must be in valid JSON with the property "LocationsByIpRange". ControlUp does not offer specific documentation for this feature. The script and full JSON example are included in the discussion.
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Automating a Reboot with Two Triggers in ControlUp
A user was looking for a way to reboot a server after an Event Viewer error had triggered maintenance mode and logged out all users. It was suggested to use two triggers - the first would put the server into maintenance mode and set a registry key, and the second would check the registry key and if it was present, reboot the server. The use of a PowerShell script was offered to create the registry key in the first trigger. To ensure that only servers with the 1005 error code were rebooted, the registry key would need to be checked.
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Troubleshooting Trigger that Runs Analyze Logon Script in MSP Mode
A user was having trouble getting their automated trigger to run their analyze logon script, and has identified that it is likely caused by running in MSP mode. Support has suggested clearing the console cache, and further investigation is taking place.
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How to automate “Force Reset VM” in the real-time console for a ControlUp Trigger?
A user asked if there is a way to automate a 'Force Reset VM' using the real-time console for a trigger. The ControlUp 8.8 Powershell module includes the option to use Solve Actions for this need. A sample script will be available at the end of the month.
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ControlUp Script that sends a message box to a user in a Citrix session with a text plus clickable link or URL
I would like a script that sends a message box to a user in a Citrix session with a text plus clickable link or URL. Is that possible? I have tried to e...
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