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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VPN Related Training & Support Archives
VPN training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Episode #11 – Conversation with Chris Marks, Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels
Join us in Episode #11 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Chris Marks, Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels. Chris and Douglas dive into the exciting and evolving world of EUC, exploring what it means for the industry and for Parallels. They discuss Chris’ unique role at Parallels, the company’s innovative solutions for hybrid work and cloud environments, and how Parallels is tackling the challenges of modern application delivery.…
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Using Zscaler with ControlUp
A user asked for experience with customers using Zscaler with ControlUP. It was mentioned that a fix for websockets connections may be necessary, and there is a KB article for issues with ISP name lookup. It was suggested to clarify which Zscaler solution is being used, as some features may require additional allowlisting for scripts to run. A ControlUP support document for displaying real IP addresses using Zscaler VPN was shared.
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Troubleshooting Outbound Issues with ControlUp 9.0 Upgrade
A user experienced issues with upgraded servers that were reporting to the wrong site. They received helpful information and links on how to fix this issue. Additionally, a related question was asked about updating template machines and their effect on new deployments. They were informed that the outbound change would need to be made on new deployments.
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Addressing Drive Mapping Issues with a Custom Script Action
A user is seeking suggestions for a custom script action to identify the root cause of drive mapping issues for a customer. More information is needed on what the script should achieve. The customer deploys network drives via GPO, and the issue could be due to reasons such as VPN or insufficient permissions. The user wants to gather as much information as possible when a drive is not mapped, as a gpupdate/force does not provide insight into the cause of the issue.
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Troubleshooting Edge DX and Netskope CASB
A user asked about Netskope CASB causing Edge DX to show their IP address as a Netskope owned one instead of their actual ISP IP. They found an article about ZScaler needing to be set up to bypass some ControlUp URLs for the real IP to show, and asked if this would likely be the same fix for Netskope. Another user responded saying they had a similar issue with ZScaler and needed to set up a bypass in order to correctly report ISPs. It is likely that EdgeDX is looking at the IP the client is coming in from and showing the Netskope IP. The ZScaler bypass information can be found here: https://support.controlup.com/docs/show-the-real-ip-address-for-devices-using-zscaler-vpn
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Creating Reports on Device Network Connections with ControlUp Edge DX
A user asked if it is possible to create a report based on the last time a device connected to the company's network using EdgeDX. EdgeDX provides the 'netcfg_info' and 'location_history' indexes with information on the public IP and network adapter IP associated at that time. Alternatively, a script can be used to send data to a custom index when an internal IP address is reachable.
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Tools to Make ControlUp Easier to Use
Three ControlUp articles were shared: Edge DX Prerequisites, a Fix for devices with ZScaler VPN not showing their real IP address in Edge DX, and a script/scheduled trigger to sync ControlUp accounts with an AD group. These tools can help make ControlUp easier to use. The articles can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/.
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How to Check if a User Accessed an Application such as a VPN in ControlUp
The user asked if it was possible to see if a user had used an application such as a VPN. @member recommended checking stopped processes and authentication logs, then provided a script to check the VPN default gateway. It was suggested that an alert could be set, but the user noted they were looking for a report. An update was provided, detailing how the user found the information they needed by looking at the user's login and logout times and logs. @member was thanked, and Blair was asked to set up a customer testimonial about it.
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Where to Find the Initial Branch Setting in ControlUp?
A user needed help understanding where to find the "Initial Branch" setting in their activity report in ControlUp. It was recommended to configure the branch mapping via the ControlUp console settings page, as ControlUp looks at the initial Client IP of the user session to map the correct branch. It was discovered that the "Initial Branch" was set by a previous colleague's test record. The settings page can be found at https://support.controlup.com/docs/branch-mapping.
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