The user asked if it was possible to disable EdgeDX alerts temporarily - ControlUp responded that it is not possible without deleting the alert, but they are looking at adding it as an update to the alert system. The interim solution is to change the trigger level so it doesn't hit the threshold.
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Triggers Related Training & Support Archives
Triggers training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Checking Citrix Tag Assignment in ControlUp
A user asked about checking if a machine had a specific Citrix tag assigned, to which it was replied that currently ControlUp does not have Citrix tags as a metric, but version 8.8MR (in beta) has a way of adding ControlUp tags to grids through a script that pulls the Tag and writes it to the machine's registry. Details for joining the ControlUp beta can be found in #controlup_product-betas.
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Monitoring Trigger Not Working for Information Events
A user asked about a monitoring trigger which only works for error events, and a workaround was suggested - creating a scheduled task which is triggered by the information event. This task then creates an error or warning event. The Academy can be found at https://cuacademy.controlup.com/
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Filtering Alerts for Microsoft Windows, MacOS, and Linux Devices
A user encountered issues with alerts for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. It was suggested that they use a filter called 'Platform' in the Device Platform selector field and add a condition for os_name to the alert. As a side note, the value 2 corresponds to Mac and 3 corresponds to Linux.
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Targeting Scripts to Specific Devices with ControlUp
It is possible to have a script with a system or user trigger run on certain device groups or tagged devices by checking the tags/groups within the script itself. The 'COMPUTERNAME' environment variable can be used to target devices, and the 'SIPDEVICEGROUP' environment variable can filter by Edge DX device group. A device_group text file stored locally can also be used, although the script will still run on all devices before stopping after the check is made. More details can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/scripting-guide#targeting-a-script-at-a-specific-device.
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Sivan’s “Did You Know”: Tips on Using Links in ControlUp Email Notifications
This week’s “Did you know?” featured links in email notifications which direct users to the console to filter by the value that triggered the notification. It is suggested to use URL Access Directly into Monitored Resource and Notification Templates to help. There is no solution yet for Solve, although it should be possible. It was suggested to share this information through social media posts. Articles: URL Access Directly into Monitored Resource, Notification Templates.
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Automating the Disabling of Maintenance Mode on Virtual Desktops
A user asked whether it was possible to automate the process of disabling maintenance mode on virtual desktops. Suggestions include marking the systems by using the eventlog, using registry keys for non-persistent systems, and using a local database. Citrix's Load Index was mentioned as a simpler solution, and it was clarified that it uses CPU, RAM, and maximum user numbers to calculate the effective load. ControlUp Automation and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Policy Settings were both suggested as useful solutions.
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How to send to email using a scheduled ControlUp Trigger?
Via scheduled triggers, users were unable to send an email using ControlUp's backend. ControlUp does not generate incidents from this trigger by design, as it is likely to run on a large scale. An alternative option was suggested to use a Windows event and the email follow up action is already removed as an option. The Academy can be found at https://cuacademy.controlup.com/
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Working on a Trigger to Monitor Citrix Server Thresholds
A user was working on a trigger to alert them once a threshold of Citrix Servers in a folder was broken. It was suggested to use folder metrics, with the user confirming they understood that an unchecked state meant it would need to exit and re-enter that state. They were also advised to restart their monitors and check values with the console before building a trigger.
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Looking for Script to check a device’s Event viewer for why a device will blue screen or BSOD
A user asked if anyone had a script to check the device Event Viewer for why a device will blue screen or BSOD. Wouter replied that although complicated, tools for BSOD Analysis may be found through a simple online search. Dennis mentioned that Windows Error Reporting (WER) may be used as a source of data, also providing a screenshot of a proof of concept script as an example. Eugene asked for clarification on whether or not a workflow can be created for alerts on BSODs.
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