Some users discussed issues with ControlUp's Remote Control feature. A potential solution was offered with suggestions for checking for errors and debugging via a browser trace. A call was offered for further assistance.
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Microsoft Windows Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft Windows training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
ControlUp’s Native Microsoft ETL Network Trace Script
A new script has been shared for capturing a native Microsoft etl network trace on a Windows machine without the need for 3rd party tools like Wireshark. This can be used within ControlUp Real-Time and allows for simultaneous tracing on multiple machines. Bonus: process ids are available for every packet and filters can be applied with Wireshark. Code snippet provided.
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Troubleshooting Agent Deployment with ControlUp
The team at ControlUp discusses a problem with deploying agents to Windows 11 desktops. It is determined that the team was attempting to deploy the wrong agent and has now deployed the correct agent with more success. The team also discusses how to access the appropriate platform web interface.
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Troubleshooting Remote Control on Windows 11 Entra Machines
ControlUp users are discussing the behavior of Windows 11 Entra joined machines when connected to VPN and trying to perform remote control sessions. The upcoming 2.15 agent may resolve these issues and can be tested on lab machines before rollout. The new agent also includes the ability to reconnect through reboot. The reconnect may take up to a minute due to data collection intervals and IP updates.
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Service Trigger in ControlUp – Is it Possible?
A user asked about creating a service trigger and potential options such as "not equal to RUNNING" were suggested. Another user suggested checking for corresponding processes that start a service and monitoring that instead. However, it was mentioned that triggering off of a service that runs under svchost may not be possible. The user ultimately decided to submit a feature request for this capability.
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Troubleshooting FSLogix in a Citrix Environment
Multiple users discussed a possible issue with Real-time dx and file handles not being released by 2022 servers in a Citrix environment. A similar issue was mentioned where the shell bridge process was hanging onto profiles and causing issues for users. The environment consists of Citrix, FSLogix, and Azure VMs with Windows 2022 Server. The problem is still being investigated and there is a need for visibility to see what is preventing the release of file handles.
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EdgeDX/SipAgent Accessing Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem
A user asked about the frequent attempts made by EdgeDX/SipAgent to access the Windows local security authority subsystem. Another member offered to investigate and asked about the current version being used. The user confirmed they are using the latest version.
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Troubleshooting srmagent.exe crashes on ControlUp Employees tab
At 9am and 10am, there were many application crashes caused by srmagent.exe. Some suggestions were given on how to troubleshoot or find the root cause, such as checking the event log or secure dx logs. If it happens again, it was suggested to open a ticket and send a dmp file for analysis.
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Understanding Traceroute and Missing Hops
A discussion about missing hops in a traceroute was had, with a user providing a possible explanation that some nodes may not allow ICMP ping. It was suggested to use the Windows tracert command to replicate this. Other users chimed in with similar experiences and further clarification on how traceroute works. It was concluded that this can be a temporary issue or it may be due to nodes not allowing ICMP traffic. The example used to demonstrate this was pinging Google, which does not allow ICMP ping. The initial user thanked everyone for their help.
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Troubleshooting BeyondCompare and SecureDX
A user had an issue with SecureDX showing an older version of BeyondCompare installed, even though they had the newest version according to Add/Remove programs in Control Panel. After investigating, it was discovered that BeyondCompare does not do upgrades for major versions, so the old version needed to be manually uninstalled. A link to the Scooter Knowledge Base was provided for more information. SecureDX has been useful for keeping third-party software updated on their network.
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