A user asked how to best sign ControlUp scripts - either through buying a code-signing certificate or using KB guidance. It was suggested that scripts be imported into the SBA using the import button, as they can be too big for copy/paste, and a GitHub link was shared for a script which could be used to sign PowerShell scripts using a code-signing certificate.
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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.
How to fix messed up one of the data indexes, now opens to grey screen with no records
To solve the issue of a grey screen when trying to access a custom data index, it is suggested to delete the whole index and build a new Object with all separate items. The object should include `'NIC Name'` and `'ipconfig interfacealias='` properties, and have to work around `IPv4Address` and `DNSServer` which are arrays. Deleting the index will allow the agent to send data again, and regenerate the index.
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Alternative Way to Check User Processes with ControlUp Triggers
A user suggested having a floating window with the processes of a user when the "Navigation to sessions/overview" is clicked, as a way to check for CPU, RAM, disk or network spikes when their "User Input Delay" exceeds a certain threshold. Another user suggested using the „dump views to disk” follow-up action in triggers as an alternative. This follow-up action can be used to select the views needed and create CSVs or XLS files for further investigation. Information about this can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/setting-up-triggers.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Trigger Not Working
A user was having trouble with their trigger not working, and questions were raised about setting values and checking boxes. It was suggested to remove "from this state" as it was optional, and to try setting a filter of from: greater than 30 to: less than or equal to 30. It was also noted that in the upcoming release of 9.0, this feature of seeing free space for mapped drives and being able to alert on them would be available. Finally, it was suggested to remove "from this state" and check if the monitor had to be restarted.
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How to get the IGEL Device Name vs. the MAC Address with ControlUp Remote DX?
The user asked about how the naming of an IGEL thin client works, as it appears in the COP and in scripts. The network name had not been set, so it appeared differently in UMS and COP, and the scripts gave an error. By setting the Network Name, it should appear consistently across the platform. For more information, please see https://kb.igel.com/endpointmgmt-6.08/en/renaming-igel-os-devices-47711460.html.
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Can I remove\organize\curate the list of ControlUp Script Actions in the right-click context menu?
The user asked about curating the right-click action list in ControlUp - by using a prefix with the company and script name, the scripts can be filtered and found more easily in the Console. Renaming a community script with a prefix may orphan it from future updates. Virtual Expert rules can also be used to organize the columns. The user also mentioned using Site Monitor on a trigger to dump a CSV onto a share.
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How to Determine Device Presence and Last Communication Value in ControlUp Edge DX
A user asked about EdgeDX API, looking for a best Index to use and if an API request should be sent for each device. It was suggested to use the (hidden) _devices index and take inspiration from the Edge UI, which can be accessed by pressing F12. Lastly, using the Get-EdgeDXIndexData with a maxrecord of 10000 was suggested which would retrieve all the records.
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How to use Scoutsbees Shell Extensions to launch applications
The user asked if they can run an application as part of a Scout with Scoutsbees shell extensions. It is possible to run anything on the Custom Hive or Powershell.exe as System. Login Enterprise combined with Azure was suggested for migration testing or a new application, but Shell execution would have to run in the Custom Hive and System context. The user wanted to avoid going through separate teams and departments to use the logon script in Scoutbees.
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How to Include RESCAN DISKS in an SBA Script?
The user asked how to include a RESCAN DISKS command in an SBA script - they suggest adding a couple of lines of code at the end of the script to do this. The code includes a try/catch block and the use of the Out-CUConsole command.
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How to Automate Klling Disconnected Sessions with ControlUp
A new user asked about automating the killing of 100 to 150 disconnected sessions, and was advised to use Script-Based Actions. It was recommended to join the free Administrator course offered by ControlUp to learn more, as well as rechecking out the self-paced recording video piece on the triggers. Additional help in creating a trigger was offered.
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