Activity Files

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The data displayed in the Insights On-Premises portal originates from activity files generated by ControlUp Monitors. These files are specific to the data sources connected to the respective monitor.

Prerequisites

  • At least one ControlUp Monitor installed that is connected to data sources

Where are Activity Files Stored?

Each monitor saves activity files to a local folder or network share that you define in the IOP configuration.
insights on-premises configuration screen

The folder path is stored in the SharedFolder key under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Smart-X\ControlUpServer\IOP
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEOFTWAREmart-XontrolUpServerOP hey with SharedFolder folder path

How to Change the Activity Files Path

You can modify the activity files path at any time by right-clicking on the ControlUp Server > Change in the Programs & Features window. In the main screen, select Insights On-Premises (IOP) Configuration
ControlUp On-Premises Server screen showing Insights On-Premises (IOP) Configuration

Redundancy COP Servers

It is necessary to configure IOP on every COP server when using the failover COP server feature.

Types of Activity Files

There are different types of activity files.
activity files listed in command prompt results

Host information:

  • in_host_aggr_daily
  • in_host_events
  • in_host_header

Computer information:

  • in_computer_aggr_daily
  • in_computer_events
  • in_computer_header

Process information:

  • in_process_aggr_daily
  • in_process_events
  • in_process_header

Session information:

  • in_session_aggr_daily
  • in_session_client_events
  • in_session_client_header
  • in_session_events

Citrix Licenses:

  • in_citrixlicense_aggr_daily
  • in_citrixlicense_events
  • in_citrixlicense_header

VM information:

  • in_vm_aggr_daily
  • in_vm_events
  • in_vm_header

XD_VDA:

  • in_xd_vda_aggr_daily
  • in_xd_vda_events
  • in_xd_vda_header

XD_Brokers:

  • in_xd_broker_events
  • in_xd_broker_header
  • in_xd_broker_aggr_daily

XD_Sessions:

  • in_xd_session_events
  • in_xd_session_header

Backup of Activity Files

You can configure a backup policy in the monitor settings. Learn more here