A user asked for assistance in creating an alert based on disk usage, referencing specific variables found in the data index "_devices". Another user provided guidance on how to access the necessary information through this hidden index and offered the column "osdisk_configuration_freespace_all" as a potential indicator.
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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.
Troubleshooting an Unhealthy Monitor on ControlUp
A user asked for help with an unhealthy monitor on ControlUp. They suspected a logon trigger to be the cause and found a solution by filtering the triggers to only run on sessions with valid parameters. A different user suggested checking the automated actions queue and restarting the affected monitor. Registry keys can also be set to delay the problem, but a permanent fix will be available in 9.1 or partial fix in 9.0.5.
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Setting Up a Trigger and Alert in ControlUp for a Stolen Device
A user needed help setting up a trigger and alert to detect a stolen device that may come back online. It was suggested to use the device_status, CPU, and device name to limit alerts and test it with another machine first. Similar guidance was also provided by the team.
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ControlUp’s Native Microsoft ETL Network Trace Script
A new script has been shared for capturing a native Microsoft etl network trace on a Windows machine without the need for 3rd party tools like Wireshark. This can be used within ControlUp Real-Time and allows for simultaneous tracing on multiple machines. Bonus: process ids are available for every packet and filters can be applied with Wireshark. Code snippet provided.
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ControlUp Community Radio – Episode #16 – 1st Year Recap with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp
In this milestone episode of ControlUp Community Radio, host Douglas Brown sits down with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp, to reflect on his first year at the helm.
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Using DEX API to Monitor Multiple VDI Organizations
A discussion was held about using the DEX API to pull VDI data from multiple organizations to display in Grafana. An API reference was shared and the need for an API key for each org was clarified. The user is working on a project to monitor the end user impact of changes and improvements to infrastructure. The MSP dashboard is still in development and the user is new to using APIs. The discussion took place in the #controlup channel.
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Using Copilot to Create a Script for Identifying Mobile Devices in ControlUp
A user shared a script created with the help of Copilot, intended to identify devices that have moved a certain distance based on location information stored in the Edge DX location_info index. The message includes a demo video, screenshots, and the script itself with comments. It is noted that the script was developed in python with Copilot's assistance. It is also mentioned that this is a script that can be used outside the product, using data from within the product. The script may need adjustments for different environments and variables. Some users expressed excitement and offered feedback on potentially improving the script. One user also mentioned their 50th birthday.
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Service Trigger in ControlUp – Is it Possible?
A user asked about creating a service trigger and potential options such as "not equal to RUNNING" were suggested. Another user suggested checking for corresponding processes that start a service and monitoring that instead. However, it was mentioned that triggering off of a service that runs under svchost may not be possible. The user ultimately decided to submit a feature request for this capability.
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Automating Fixes in ControlUp with Triggers and Trigger Packs
A user asked for help in automating the process of fixing machines with "Agent Unreachable" status in Horizon. Some suggested solutions included recovering the machine or checking the agent service. Another suggested using a trigger from ControlUp's Horizon Trigger Packs, which the user was not aware of before and later downloaded to try out. ControlUp offered assistance with configuring the trigger, and reminded the user of their CSM support option for a more detailed walkthrough. The specific trigger mentioned was the "Agent State" trigger under the VMware tab.
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How to Fix the Missing Option to Create New SecureDX Scripts in ControlUp
Users reported that the option to create a new SecureDX Script for custom issues is no longer available. It was suggested to check if the option is still enabled, which turned out to be the case. The issue was resolved by re-checking the setting.
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