A user suggested creating a script to generate log bundles with logs from ControlUp infrastructure servers such as SBA, COP, IOP, etc. An example of such a script was AppSense-Support.vbs and this was used to successfully retrieve the logs. The ControlUp Script Library includes a script (https://www.controlup.com/script-library-posts/deploy-log4net-for-controlup-processes/) for generating log bundles for Cloud components, although it is more complicated to do so for on-prem components due to the large size of the logs.
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Logs Related Training & Support Archives
Logs training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Any plans to add more options for ControlUp Triggers on Services?
Are there plans to add more options for Triggers on Services?
Currently limited to Stopped or Not Configured, but there are other states that can be rep...
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Is there a ControlUp script to reset the hypervisor connection of VDIs with a specific power state?
Hello, I am not a developper, I can run a small quick and dirty script I wrote but I wish there was a proper script to reset the hypervisor connection o...
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How can ControlUp Edge DX prompt users to confirm disconnects or logoffs in Citrix sessions to avoid hung VMs?
Hello. We are seeing lots of issues with users getting disconnected from sessions, and then not being able to reconnect to the VDI environment due to hu...
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Error “Communication problem. Please try agai n in a few minutes” when new user’s sign into ControlUp Insights
New users were experiencing an error when logging in to the SaaS URL's, and it was observed through the discussion that they would need to open the console first. It was suggested that for Solve users, they can be created without touching the console with the help of PowerShell cmdlets, CSV import, and SAML. The option is not yet available for Insights.
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ControlUp Script: Measuring VM Start Time with Azure AVD
This script is designed to measure the time it takes for a VM to start and accept the first user connection when the containing host pool is set to "Start VM on connect". It can be used with an Azure resource ID and tenant ID, and requires credentials to be configured beforehand. The script works with Azure AVD and is hypervisor independent, but it is unknown if it works with an on-prem hypervisor like VMWare or with Azure HCI.
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Why isn’t the Citrix VM maintenance mode trigger activating when local storage falls below a certain capacity?
A user had set up a trigger to put a virtual machine into Citrix Maintenance Mode when local storage D:\ was below X GB, but it was not working. Another user shared screenshots of their own working trigger configuration and suggested the user upgrade to the latest ControlUp version. They also proposed trying a script that drains and reboots the server instead of putting it into Maintenance Mode. The latest ControlUp version was already being used.
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How to Remotely Uninstall Agents in Citrix Environment After 8.8 Upgrade?”
A user asked about updating ControlUp agents in a Citrix environment. The user had previously installed manually but encountered an error when updating to 8.8. An uninstall script (https://support.controlup.com/docs/i-can-t-remove-the-controlup-agent-msi-installed-@member) and use of Tanium was suggested to remotely uninstall the agent. Additional topics discussed were ControlUp Sync Scripts for persistent desktops, and RemoteDX and EdgeDX for endpoint devices. Titles: Remote Uninstall of ControlUp Agent 8.8 in Citrix Environment; Remote Uninstall of ControlUp Agent 8.8 in Citrix with Tanium.
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How to fix this false positive in ControlUp?
User asked for help with false positive - 400s for Windows Shell, caused by loopback processing mode and RSoP logging not being configured. They used the script from ControlUp's github repository which worked with parameters provided, however executing it from the console gave a false output. @Member determined it was a bug, which the user eventually figured out. Title: Fixing False Positive for Windows Shell - ControlUp Script Library
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Are People Using PowerShell 5 or 7?
Most people are still using PowerShell 5 rather than 7 as PowerShell 7 does not have the ISE editor and some do not like Visual Studio Code. Depending on the goal, users are trying to use PowerShell 7 for their scripts, although it is not yet possible to do this within ControlUp Script Actions yet.
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