A user asked if it was possible to customize a field in an Insights Dashboard by requesting information from an external server. A ControlUp employee confirmed that it was technically possible but not supported out of the box and suggested reaching out to a CSM or account rep for further discussion. It was also noted that the underlying platform of IOP is Splunk and it may be possible to achieve this using its functionality. However, the user's company and the customer need to clearly define their needs before deciding on a technical solution.
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Troubleshooting a New ControlUp Installation
Several ControlUp users discussed a new installation of ControlUp at a customer's location, specifically running into issues with Insights and containers not being started. Suggestions were made to try a manual install and to open a support ticket. Another user shared their positive experience with a different version of ControlUp. The issues were eventually resolved.
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ControlUp’s Plan for Replacing Solve Tab in Console00
A user asked about plans to replace the Solve tab in the Console with a Dex tab, since Solve is no longer available. Another user mentioned that there is already a Dex button but it will not function as a SSO. The console will require users to log into Dex first in its next version. The HybridCloud RealtimeDX v9 also has a DEX button and Solve/IOP tab, and it is recommended to set up SAML for SSO. A link to ControlUp's support page on SAML SSO for Dex was provided.
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Troubleshooting Missing CVAD Metrics in Solve for EUC Environments
A discussion was held about troubleshooting missing CVAD metrics in Solve. It was mentioned that not enough capacity in the cluster could be the cause and monitoring via historical reporting or the Powershell option can help identify this issue. v9 will also have this data available in Solve.
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Potential Docker Vulnerabilities for IOP and SOP
A member shared a link regarding Docker runc container breakout vulnerabilities and asked if there are any plans to address this for IOP and SOP. The latest versions of SOP and IOP are affected. The member will inform the security department and provide updates.
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Can ControlUp Monitor Cloud and On-Prem Environments?
A user asked if it was possible to use ControlUp to monitor a cloud environment, especially VMware on GPC. It can be done by using GCVE and a workaround with a datacollector, or by using a dedicated jumpbox in Azure VMware Solution. Control Up SaaS can also be used to monitor both GCP environments and on-prem, with all configuration and historical data stored on ControlUp's backend.
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Establishing a ControlUp Infrastructure Across Two Sites
A user sought advice on building a ControlUp infrastructure to monitor two geographically distant sites, separated by 2500 km/1500 miles. Experts suggested the user leverage the latest version (8.8) of the ControlUp Console and Optimization Pack, and place all the necessary components, including the Solve and Insight Pack, in the larger site once it is built and ready. It was also suggested that it might be possible to establish a temporary network in Site A to help facilitate easier movement of components. The ControlUp Academy can be found at https://cuacademy.controlup.com/.
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Issues with ControlUp 8.8 Release of IOP Nodes Confirmed
The user had issues with the 8.8 release of IOP Nodes and asked about the latest version. They confirmed that the version they had was the latest, and reported that it was broken and communications errors were present. Other users mentioned that 8.7 had issues with hyphens in server names and that CUADMIN is no longer used in 8.8. Backing-up the 'C:\program files\Smart-x' folder was recommended, and the user was suggested to wait for more information. All users thanked each other for their help.
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How to Change the ControlUp Service Account Password
The team inquired about the consequences of changing the ControlUp service account password - it will affect Windows service accounts, IIS App Pools, monitor settings, and IOP ldap bind. A hint was shared to use the "Uninstall" option in appwiz.cpl and to restart the COP server for best results.
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How to Manage IOP Data Disk at Capacity in ControlUp
The user's local IOP data disk was nearly full, so they asked for advice. It was suggested to change the default settings for Splunk indexes to reduce the current size, with care as this will affect the time they can go back for specific metrics. The user also asked about the ActivityFiles folder, which will fill up until there is less than 10% free and then start purging old files. The user then mentioned they were planning to upgrade to IOP 8.7, which has a Data Retention Policy.
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