The question was raised about which ControlUp agent to install on virtualized Domain Controllers for monitoring purposes. It was recommended to install the ControlUp VDI Agent due to its merging of agent and Hypervisor data, while the Desktops agent is not as hypervisor aware. Both agents offer different features such as remote control, alerts, script actions, and historical data length. Preferences and technical reasons are discussed.
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Physical Desktops Related Training & Support Archives
Physical Desktops training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Can you Monitor Linux for Instant Clones with ControlUp?
A customer had an issue with configuring ControlUp for Linux instant clones. It was determined that Linux support for VDI is not currently available. The agent can be installed directly from the command line, but currently there is no option to register by device name. ControlUp for Desktops (CU4D) is used for monitoring Linux devices, but not for master image or instant clones scenarios. The customer was informed that this is a feature question on the roadmap, but no timeline is available yet.
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ControlUp Edge DX – SIP Agent Installation and Upgrades
Users discuss if it is okay to install the 'ControlUp Edge DX - SIP Agent' on the monitor servers to see the same type of data as endpoints. It is recommended to have the cu4vdi agent installed on the monitor servers for a fuller picture of the environment. Also, it is possible to upgrade existing clients to a newer version using the PowerShell module. The two different agents, sipagent and cuagent, are discussed and it is noted that detailed metrics can be found in the VDI tab. A call can be set up to answer any further questions.
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Uninstalling ControlUp agent on multiple devices with different versions
A user asks for help uninstalling the ControlUp Windows agent from multiple computers with different versions. They plan to use Tanium to uninstall, and ControlUp documentation provides the necessary uninstall script. Others advise on potential issues with enabling version control and note that ControlUp does not change the MSI GUID with each version. The user praises ControlUp's developers and their consistency.
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Managing Duplicate Device Entries in ControlUp
ControlUp users discuss options for cleaning up duplicate device entries, which occur frequently during customer device migrations. Suggestions include adjusting cleanup rules, using a PowerShell script to automate deletion of duplicates, and deploying the agent with the property REGISTERWITHNAME=1. A helpful user has shared their script to automate the cleanup process.
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Adding Application and Services Logs to Windows Event Log Collection in ControlUp
A user asked if it was possible to add Application and Services Logs under Windows Event log collection. ControlUp Support team member replied that this is possible for their demo environment on both VDI and CU4D. They also provided links to articles on this feature.
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Trouble with the SIPDEVICEGROUP Environment Variable
In a discussion about the SIPDEVICEGROUP environment variable, it was suggested that the EDXDEVICEGROUP variable may be more consistent. However, when checking the configuration data, there were still blank values. A solution was found when a user rebooted a PC that was reporting a blank value. The actual variables names are either SIPDEVICEGROUP or EDXDEVICEGROUP. Additionally, the device group can also be found in C:\ProgramData\ControlUp\EdgeDx\device_group.txt.
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How to Run and View Output from PowerShell Scripts on ControlUp for Desktops
A user asked about how to run a PowerShell script and view the output for desktops on ControlUp. Gemini provided a helpful answer, explaining that a script can be created and run through the Scripts section in the ControlUp for Desktops console, with the output appearing in the Device Events log. The user tagged @member for feedback on this process. The steps to create a SIP event script were also provided.
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Troubleshooting SQL Errors in ERP Applications with ControlUp’s Monitoring Tools
A team member asked for help with SQL errors while working in an ERP application. The team suggested using CU4VDI to monitor process level network traffic and overall network usage, as well as a CIG utility to monitor TCP connections. The utility is not yet published but can be obtained from a specific member.
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Troubleshooting Edge DX Agent Installation and Upgrades for Non-Persistent Virtual Desktops in Citrix
A user inquired about installing the sipagent2.17.0.6185.msi on a Master Image for MCS without the Agent Control Manager, and if there was a way to suppress automatic upgrades of Edge DX agent using the agentmanger MSI. It was recommended to tag machines with a specific tag and make a rule for that tag to align with a specific agent version. Another user commented that EdgeDX could be used for non-persistent virtual desktops in Citrix, and requested assistance from other customers who have done so. There is currently no way to suppress the automatic upgrade of Edge DX agent using the agentmanager MSI.
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