The users discuss ways to get a report on CVAD sessions that reconnect after 2 hours of disconnect time. One suggestion is to create a trigger on idle time and another is to use the session activity reports for more specific information. However, the reporting process may be slow in larger environments. Resource usage information is also shared.
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Automation & Alerting Related Training & Support Archives
Automation & Alerting training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting a ControlUp Alert in Edge DX
A user noticed a change in the way a specific alert in ControlUp works, and was unsure of which computers were triggering the alert. Another user shared a script they had made to gather data, which may be helpful in this situation. Suggestions were made, such as adjusting the retrigger delay and modifying the time window, but the issue remains unresolved. The thread also includes code for a script that may assist with gathering data.
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Creating an Alert for Windows 11 Upgrades Using SCCM and Event Logs
The members of the ControlUp community discussed creating an alert for when users upgrade to Windows 11, and potential methods to determine this information. There was talk of using SCCM for confirmation, querying event logs, and even using a custom script that was shared in the text. The script was described as an experiment that the user can share if others are interested.
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Episode #12 – Conversation with Niels Kok, Microsoft MVP
Join us for Episode #12 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Niels Kok, a Microsoft MVP engineer with over 12 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud solutions. In this episode, Niels shares his insights into the evolving IT landscape and how automation fits.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Scheduled Triggers
A user encountered a problem with a scheduled trigger in ControlUp. They questioned why it executed multiple times and needed advice regarding filtering, as well as the possibility of a timeframe limit. Another user suggested checking if the monitors were all running on time and taking timezones into account.
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Changes in Dex_Score Alerting for Devices in ControlUp
A member of ControlUp inquiries about a change in the alerting for dex_score, as they have been receiving false alarms recently. After further discussion, it is revealed that the device_score is calculated differently and is not stored in any index. The device_status index does include a field for dex_score, but it is used for the Employee Centric Dashboard.
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ControlUp Rebranding and Monitoring Capabilities for Web Servers
There was a discussion regarding ControlUp's rebranding and monitoring capabilities for web servers. A user asked if the platform has the ability to monitor web servers, graph dependencies, and provide real-time alerts. Another user clarified that while ControlUp does offer synthetic testing for front end connectivity and multi-step flows, it does not offer server back end implemented RUM for web server monitoring. The user mentioned a feature called "dependencies" and another user noted that Scout Bees has a site load test that breaks down page load times and highlights potential issues.
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Episode #10 – Conversation with Yoni Avital, ControlUp Co-founder & COO
Join us in Episode #10 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Yoni Avital, the Co-founder and COO of ControlUp. Yoni and Douglas discuss the exciting changes at ControlUp, the evolving DEX market, and innovations on the horizon.
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ControlUp Academy Alert Policy and Scoutbees’ 60 Minute Cap on Test Frequency Explained
A user asked if it was possible to expand the alert policy from scoutbees to one day instead of the capped 60 minute setting. Another user, Joel, explained that this was not possible as it goes against the proactive nature of the synthetic testing, which aims to provide alerts for potential availability issues. @member requested more information about their specific use case, which involved setting up email alerts for expiring SSL certificates. Joel suggested options such as increasing the "subsequent tests" value or checking the "Do not send a notification" option to prevent excessive notifications.
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How to Create a Trigger Alert for VMware Disabled Pools in ControlUp?
A user asked about creating a trigger alert for VMware disabled pools. They are wondering if it is possible to exclude specific pools from the check. A colleague responded that it is possible using the filter editor and suggested a few options, including using regex, wild cards, exporting and editing the JSON, and using cmdlets to interact with triggers. They also suggested contacting them for a call to discuss options. The cmdlet for building a filternode layout is provided as an example.
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