Members of the ControlUp team discussed how to handle deployment scripts requiring an install file or certificate. Suggestions included using a shared location or a platform such as MS Intune/SCCM, although issues with Edge DX were noted. Another option would be to manually install through remote control, but automation is preferred. Some members have found success with using workarounds involving Google Drive and PowerShell scripts.
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Certificates Related Training & Support Archives
Certificates training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting Script Execution Issues on Windows Server 2022 with ControlUp
Users experienced scripts not executing on Windows Server 2022 but works on earlier servers. Possible problems were discussed, such as GPO settings, the account the script is running under, and if a signature was needed. It was suggested that a signed script may need to be imported, and if the issue persists to reach out to ControlUp support at support@controlup.com.
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Restricting Access to the ControlUp DEX Portal
The user asked how to restrict access to the DEX portal - the solution provided is to use the SAML login and configure the service provider to only allow access from certain clients or IP addresses. This can be done with the Azure login option, and IP restrictions are on their way to DEX, estimated to be available in early Q1 2024.
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Restricting Access to ControlUp DEX Portal
A discussion arose about restricting access to ControlUp's DEX portal, such as with a specific client certificate, IP address or Azure hybrid joined client machine. Using SAML could be a solution as the service provider can deny access if criteria are not met, and IP restrictions are said to be arriving in the early months of 2024. The DEX login method "azure login" does not have further possibilities, but SAML does.
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Locked Out of ControlUp Solve Portal Despite Permissions
A user was locked out of their Solve and DEX portals due to a permissions issue. After being granted all necessary permissions, they still couldn't access Solve from the console. It was established that the user needed the "Use Solve" right in their security policy. The user then tried a few solutions, including the add-cuuser cmdlet (https://support.controlup.com/docs/add-cuuser-create-new-solve-users#), but still could not access the portal. A restart of the monitor did not help however, so the issue is still unresolved.
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Authentication Options for ControlUp Integration with Azure
The user asked about setting up ControlUp integration with Azure and using Certificate Options for authentication. They confirmed that only key/secret authentication is supported at this time.
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Implementing Multi-Tenancy for Managed Service Providers in ControlUp
A user asked who had successfully implemented multi-tenancy as a managed service provider in order to replace LogicMonitor. It was suggested to open bidirectional port 40706 between each tenant and the user's data center, and to set up certificate-based authentication. The user was advised to use 'MSP mode' and use the cert to see the parent organisation. Links to documentation were provided.
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Avoiding Alert Floods with Multiple Conditions in ControlUp Scoutbees
Users asked if there was any way to avoid getting flooded with alerts when setting multiple conditions in Scoutbees - one suggestion is to have the scout run every hour and have it alert after a certain number of failed tests. Although this solution is not ideal, another suggestion was to have a user vote for the request on the roadmap and ask for an update. Further, another user suggested introducing Polly for Slack polls instead. The certificate alerts provided by ControlUp are also not ideal.
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Is it Possible to Track Certificate Expiry with ControlUp?
A user asked if Controlup could track certificate expiry on storefront servers, as is done for ADC (trigger). A PowerShell script fired via a scheduled trigger can be used to alert before cert expiry, but Landon's smarter approach via scoutbees in ScoutBees can also be used. More information can be found in ScoutBees.
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Error “You are not authorized to log into ControlUp Contact your ControlUp admin” in Muti-Tennant ControlUp deployment
A user was receiving an error when trying to launch ControlUp Multi-Tenant for the management tenant in the tenant domain. It was suggested that whoever set up that tenant organization did not give the user's account the necessary access to open the console. The user then revealed they used the console with a different organization before and got it working.
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