A discussion was had about the possibility of using SecureDX to kill Citrix sessions that showed indicators of being accessed through stolen Netscaler cookies. The group explored different potential solutions, including Citrix Security Analytics and potential AI-based solutions being looked into by ControlUp in the future. They also discussed the potential of using the ControlUp client to detect and flag unauthorized access. No clear solution was found, but the potential for future developments in this area was identified.
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Physical Desktops Related Training & Support Archives
Physical Desktops training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Enabling Agent Connectivity in ControlUp Products
A user asked about enabling agent connectivity from Windows 10 operating systems that are not domain connected and have no open inbound ports - with the existence of an option to open outbound traffic. They also asked if the agent is capable of initiating communication once installed. The response was that starting from version 9, both EdgeDX and RealtimeDX agents can connect using an outbound SSL 443 connection, and domain membership is not a requirement.
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Understanding ControlUp Agents for Servers and Workstations
A user asked whether it's a bad idea to put the EdgeDX agent on servers and the Realtime agent on workstations. It was suggested not to put EdgeDX on servers as it requires internet connection, while Realtime can easily communicate with a monitor.
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Troubleshooting 10ZIGS Devices Not Appearing in ControlUp EdgeDX
A new employee at ControlUp asks for help with getting their 10ZIGS devices to appear in EdgeDX. Another employee suggests checking if there is a proxy blocking the agent from accessing the tenant, and provides a link to the tenant name and instructions for installing the agent. They also mention that the process should be called "sipagent" and logs can be found in /var/log/avacee. The conversation ends with the new employee confirming the process name and stating they will check the logs. There is also a link provided for agent installation instructions.
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EDX Software Changes Polling Frequency and Manual Initiation
Regarding EDX, a user asked how quickly it polls for software changes and if there is a way to manually initiate it. It was stated that EDX polls once a day and that the script for it can be found at the location: C:\ProgramData\Avacee\sip_agent\scripts, with the data being stored in the "installed apps" script. Another user mentioned that this location was initially hard to find.
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Exporting Edge Users and Roles to DEX
There is a discussion about exporting Edge users and roles to DEX, with the suggestion to recreate them or set up SAML for automatic user provisioning. More customization is available through DEX, such as targeting device groups and tags for user permissions. An option to assign permissions based on user groups in an IdP is also mentioned.
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Automation Help for DX Mac Agent Deployment in Intune
A user is seeking help with automating the deployment of DX Mac Agent in Intune. Another user offers a script from a customer, with the tenant and device registration code needing to be specified on lines 10 and 11. Additional instructions for scripted deployment of the Mac Agent Manager are provided, with a note that this should only be used for fresh installs.
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Adding CLEANMGR to an Existing ControlUp Cleaning Script
ControlUp users discussed adding the CLEANMGR method to an existing script for cleaning up the Windows Update Cleanup from Disk Cleanup. A script from the CU Script Library may be able to help, with the necessary options to include the desired folders. The Clean Windows System Drive script may also be an option. Get more information about scripts at https://support.controlup.com/docs/add-scripts-from-the-script-library.
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New Release of ControlUp’s SIP Agent (2.13.1.3428) with Teams Monitoring Bug Fix
A new SIP Agent (2.13.1.3428) has been released with a bug fix for Teams monitoring in VDI sessions, including support for the new MS Teams. A user encountered issues with Teams and SIP, leading them to disable SIP on their Terminalserver and VDI. The ControlUp support team can be contacted for further assistance.
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Support Requested for Remote Wipe Feature on Edge DX via UserVoice Post
The ControlUp team is seeking support through UserVoice to add a remote wipe feature to Edge DX. Users are encouraged to review and vote on the post, as increased engagement may improve visibility and the likelihood of consideration from the Development team. Currently, the team uses Intune, but they believe the functionality in Edge DX would be beneficial. The proposed remote wipe feature may uninstall applications and the EdgeDX Agent, unregister the device, remove all user accounts and profiles, and potentially factory reset the OS.
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