The user asked how to restrict access to the DEX portal - the solution provided is to use the SAML login and configure the service provider to only allow access from certain clients or IP addresses. This can be done with the Azure login option, and IP restrictions are on their way to DEX, estimated to be available in early Q1 2024.
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Microsoft Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Patch Detection with ControlUp EdgeDX Explained
EdgeDX patches are determined by querying the Windows update. It is possible to manually run the script to check for missing patches. The script uses the Microsoft COM object for Windows updates and may not work with other tools such as Big Fix or Intune.
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Solving Issues with the ControlUp Monitors Role
A user was experiencing issues with their security policy graying out the ControlUp Monitors role, preventing access to agents. KB article on security best practises was suggested, along with adding the service account to an appropriate role. It was noted that 8.8 On-Prem was released, containing the bugfix, and that the user would be sent a download link. Release notes were also provided.
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Where do AppVolumes and FSlogix Fit in Logon Time Counters with ControlUp?
The user asked where AppVolumes and FSlogix fall in the Logon Time Counters. The answer is "Logon Duration - Other" - as the ControlUp counters detect the duration of the standard Microsoft events. FSLogix has a phase "LoadProfile" and "ShellStart" which ControlUp tracks in ALD, while AppVolumes has similar hooks, though they may cause logon blocking due to executing scripts.
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Troubleshooting AVD Deployment Issues with ControlUp Console
A user asked for suggestions about an AVD deployment issue, where the agent is failing to deploy from the Console on some machines. Solutions such as ensuring Administrative Shares are enabled, and that the account running the ControlUp Console.exe has Administrator permissions on the remote machine were suggested. The Microsoft Troubleshooting page with information on Administrative Shares can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/problems-administrative-shares-missing.
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Locked Out of ControlUp Solve Portal Despite Permissions
A user was locked out of their Solve and DEX portals due to a permissions issue. After being granted all necessary permissions, they still couldn't access Solve from the console. It was established that the user needed the "Use Solve" right in their security policy. The user then tried a few solutions, including the add-cuuser cmdlet (https://support.controlup.com/docs/add-cuuser-create-new-solve-users#), but still could not access the portal. A restart of the monitor did not help however, so the issue is still unresolved.
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Does ControlUp Scoutbees Connect to AWS Services?
The user asked if Scoutbees connects to AWS Services. It's hosted in AWS, while Cloud Hives are a mix of Azure and AWS. Network team now logging a change to allow it, with the URL api.scoutbees.io resolving to a specific AWS address.
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Fix for a Missing ControlUp Real Time Console Taskbar Icon
A user asked about a missing Real Time Console taskbar icon and a possible solution involving clearing the icon cache and restarting the computer. The user reported that this solution worked.https://www.mycitrix.com/ can also be used to get NetScaler licenses.
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High User Input Delay Issues: Patch Windows OS and Adjust CPU Priority
The user was asked if the high User Input Delay (UIP) was due to infrastructure issues or the Microsoft counter, and @member recommended patching Windows OS if there is a memory leak in ControlUp agent, as well as comparing session count/CPU usage and reducing CPU priority of non-critical processes. The user thanked and will patch as soon as possible. More information can be found in the article at https://support.controlup.com/docs/microsoft-known-issue-user-input-delay-counter-may-cause-handle-leaks-in-controlup-agent.
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Authentication Options for ControlUp Integration with Azure
The user asked about setting up ControlUp integration with Azure and using Certificate Options for authentication. They confirmed that only key/secret authentication is supported at this time.
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