A discussion about the DEX User Session Details reports showing 2 lines on the CPU graph - 1 for computer % utilization and 1 for user %. The user was asking for clarification on what these percentages mean. Another user explained that the user % represents the portion of the CPU utilized by apps launched by the user and their desktop, while the computer % also accounts for the resources needed to keep the OS running. The discussion also touched on how these percentages are broken down on a VM with multiple CPUs assigned and the use of "host machine" in the description. It was mentioned that the computer % will also factor in the usage of other users and system processes on multi-user systems.
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Logs Related Training & Support Archives
Logs training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
How to Use Parameters in Powershell Scripts for ControlUp
A discussion about different options for using parameters in Powershell scripts was brought up, including using $args without a [param] block, using a [param] block with named parameters, or not specifying parameters at all. The advice given was to only use named parameters with a [param] block for proper integration with ControlUp. Examples of these options were provided.
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How to Export Data into Files using ControlUp Trigger
A user asked for assistance in creating a trigger to log high CPU loads of RDSH machines and export it to a file. Another user suggested using the "Dump views to disk" action, which can extract data from the csv that is generated when the trigger is set off. No ControlUp URLs were mentioned.
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Troubleshooting a Trigger in ControlUp
A user reported a trigger they created is not working and asked if there are any logs available to troubleshoot. Another user suggested removing the "from" part, checking the box for discovered machines, and using the name instead of netbios. The first user agreed to try these suggestions. Images of the trigger configuration were shared in the discussion.
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Troubleshooting App Crashes on Windows 11 Devices
Users discussed issues with MS Teams, Edge, and Chrome crashing on Windows 11 devices. The event log showed a Fault bucket event without a corresponding 1000 event, indicating a possible app vendor issue. The ControlUp team has alerted Microsoft and is working to find a solution. The team has also created an alert for the 1001 event, but it does not provide helpful information for resolving the problems.
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Troubleshooting Triggers for ControlUp Monitors
There is a trigger set to run on Monitors and the user encountered an error while it's running. One suggestion was to check the security context and make sure the relevant account is logged off from the server where the monitor is installed. Logging off the account logged into the server resolved the issue.
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Upcoming Feature: Triggering Windows Events with “Information” Type on ControlUp
A user asked if it was possible to trigger windows events with "Information" type, and was informed that this is not currently supported. However, it will be available in a future release and a PowerShell script can be used as a temporary workaround. Another user thanked for the information and asked if there was a feature request submitted for this. The team at ControlUp responded that enhanced log monitoring, including triggers for Information-level events, will be integrated soon and they are looking for partners to help understand use cases. There was a question about adding trending for events and the response clarified this as having a trend analysis for events.
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How to Access Audit Logs for Trigger Edits in ControlUp
A user inquired about audit logs for trigger edits, which are available in ControlUp's own audit log and syslogs if configured. The logs can be found in the VDI menu of DEX.
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Event Log Triggers and Incidents in ControlUp
In a Slack discussion about event log triggers and incidents, a user asked if a new trigger could be created for a specific event log source and if it would still be logged as an incident if no follow-up action was attached. Another user suggested using the "Events" tab at the bottom for live events, while another recommended using Powershell to retrieve events captured through incidents. The "Top Windows Events" report in DEX was also suggested as a potential resource.
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Troubleshooting Remote Shadowing with ControlUp on Edge DX
A user was having issues with remote shadowing on an endpoint with Edge DX installed. ControlUp support team suggested troubleshooting through Windows event logs or changing debug log levels. They also noted that it can take up to a minute before a new connection can be created.
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