A question was asked about a specific script from the ControlUp Script Library that powers on a virtual machine. The user asked if the script could also run a custom script on the local VM, explaining that their base image requires a specific patch agent service to be enabled and started at power on and disabled at shutdown. Another member replied that the script only performs a poweron action through CUmonitor and uses the hypervisor connection already set up. No reference is included in this summary.
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ControlUp Script Library Related Training & Support Archives
ControlUp Script Library training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Unveiling Powerful New ControlUp Automations: Agent Upgrades, FSLogix Alerts, and More
NEW - Automated ControlUp Agent upgrades, real-time FSLogix container failure alerts, and robust Procmon activity tracing. Streamline user logons, optimize session performance, and effortlessly manage VM power states all with a few targeted scripts…..
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Running Scripts at System Startup in ControlUp: A Guide
A user asked for assistance in running a script action at system startup for virtual devices, specifically with needing a service restart 3-5 minutes after startup. A suggested solution was to create an advanced trigger for machines with triggerable uptime of 10 minutes or less. The user was grateful for the help offered and was encouraged to reach out again if needed.
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Troubleshooting Reports for Installed Printers in ControlUp
Discussions regarding reports for installed printers took place in the ControlUp Slack channel. A script from the Edge DX script library was suggested as a solution, along with a section with SIP_EVENT tags and information in the script guide. It was mentioned that the script may need to be configured and checked for the overwrite checkbox in order to display properly. Various suggestions for displaying the information in the UI were also given.
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How to Group Devices in ControlUp for Running Scripts on Multiple Devices
A user inquired about grouping devices for running a script on 3000 impacted devices and EdgeDX's capabilities for creating a group or importing a device list file. A colleague confirmed that groups and tags can be created and shared a link to documentation on organizing devices. Another colleague suggested using scripts or the API for setting tags or device groups and shared a link to a useful script library. The user expressed gratitude for the information.
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Adding CLEANMGR to an Existing ControlUp Cleaning Script
ControlUp users discussed adding the CLEANMGR method to an existing script for cleaning up the Windows Update Cleanup from Disk Cleanup. A script from the CU Script Library may be able to help, with the necessary options to include the desired folders. The Clean Windows System Drive script may also be an option. Get more information about scripts at https://support.controlup.com/docs/add-scripts-from-the-script-library.
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Troubleshooting Missing Edge DX Script Actions in ControlUp
A discussion was held on missing Edge DX script actions in the script library of one org. It was suggested that the missing scripts could be added as "custom" in the Settings/Scripts section. The corresponding option can be found under Organizations > Manage Organizations > Select Organization > Settings > Scripts. One user also mentioned that these scripts are not out of the box items and will need to be added manually. ControlUp URL: https://app.controlup.com/ui/#/org/organization/manage/configuration/settings/scripts
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Generating Daily Unregistered Citrix VM Report from ControlUp
A user asked if it's possible to generate a daily report of unregistered Citrix VMs from ControlUp. Another user responded that it can easily be exported using the PowerShell module and further detail was provided. Automation is also possible through a scheduled trigger or SBA. A script in the library was mentioned but the first user was recommended to use the new script. Steps for running the script and setting up automation were detailed.
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Script for CVAD Disconnect Reason Column in ControlUp
A user was looking for a script to get the CVAD disconnect reason column, but couldn't find anything in the script library. Bill suggested that it could be related to session failures - the user then clarified that they were trying to get data from the Citrix API (OData) for the CVAD disconnect reason column and it was not showing any data apart from 'unknown'.
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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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