Support for First Name and Last Name
Dear Users, We are preparing for the release to support First Name and Last Name. A brief note on this new enhancement : Users can now be addressed by their first name, last name, full name, or preferred name. Introduced new fields First Name and Last
ServiceDesk Plus Cloud API
Hello, I would like to know if it is possible to get a list of open request, that have a certain subject, and status is open using the Cloud API for ServiceDesk Plus? It looks like it might be possible, but I am fairly new to HTTP Rest Request and just need some insight. Maybe it is not possible with current version. I'm using the documentation provided here: https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/sdpod-v3-api/SDPOD-V3-API.html#get-all-requests Thanks
Next Release : Enhancements in Solutions, Changes, Zia and Setup
Dear Users, We are planning for the next release set of enhancement's in Solutions, Changes, Zia and Setup for ServiceDesk Plus Cloud. Kindly refer to the below details : Enhancements Solutions Topic Owners for Solution Topics You can now assign
Masterclass: Advanced Series - Session 2 - Hack your service desk for the new normal (Oct 28)
Dear customers, In this session of the advanced masterclass series, we will discover ways to adapt your service desks to the current crisis. In other words, normalize your service desk to adhere to the new normalcy by using the cloud version of ServiceDesk
Building an enterprise service desk with multiple service desk instances on ServiceDesk Plus
In this session of the Masterclass: Advanced Series, we'll look at how ESM works in ServiceDesk Plus. You'll learn how to integrate and manage different instances for different business functions using ServiceDesk Plus' ESM features. Join to learn the
Next Release : Mobile Device Manager Plus Cloud Integration, Custom Menu, In-Product Communication and other Enhancements
Dear Users, We are working for the next release with Mobile Device Manager Plus Cloud Integration, Custom Menu, In-Product Communication and other Enhancements. Below is brief details on these features : Mobile Device Manager Plus Cloud Integration ServiceDesk
Not able to reply to tickets
When I try to reply to a ticket it shoots me out and sends me back to my dashboard. Any idea on how to fix this?
The all-new UI of ServiceDesk Plus Cloud is here !
Hello everyone, ServiceDesk Plus' revamped user interface is released for the global audience. We are very excited to bring you this latest update. To ensure that users get the maximum potential out of the new UI, our product experts are hosting a webinar, where they demonstrate the new features and functions of the latest UI. Webinar details: What's new in ServiceDesk Plus Cloud's UI? Key takeaways: Learn to customize the service desk viewport for your convenience. Discover the benefits of Kanban-based
End of Support for Internet Explorer
Dear Users, Beginning with the General Availability of the New UI, ServiceDesk Plus Cloud will not support Internet Explorer to take advantage of modern web standards and to deliver improved functionality, security, and the best possible user experience. We will continue to support Microsoft Edge. Why we are discontinuing At ManageEngine, superior customer experience and enhanced security are our primary goals. With ServiceDesk Plus Cloud, we always strive to provide a modern, intuitive, secure
SAML in SDP on demand
Looking for the relying party identifier
The launch of ServiceDesk Plus' new UI is right around the corner
Hi there! After a successful beta test, ServiceDesk Plus' revamped user interface is all set to launch for a global audience very soon. We are very excited to bring you this latest update. To ensure that you and your team have a smooth switchover to the new UI, the first session of the Masterclass advanced series will be focus on the new user experience where our product experts will take a deep dive, demonstrating the improved interface and the new functionalities. Webinar details: Masterclass
ServiceDesk Plus Cloud - Custom Apps[Add On] Scheduled downtime for EU users on September 27th, 2020
Dear Customers, This downtime announcement is specific to ServiceDesk Plus Cloud users/organisations signed up in EU and for those who have enabled "Custom Apps" add-on. During this downtime, add-on "Custom Apps" in ServiceDesk Plus Cloud application alone won't be accessible and all other features & functionalities of the helpdesk will be accessible and work as intended We want to make you aware that we've scheduled a maintenance activity at our EU data centers on Sunday, September 27th, 2020, from
Next Release : Enhancements in Maintenance(new tab), Problem and Developer Space
Dear Users, We are planning for the next release with enhancements in Maintenance(new tab), Problem and Developer Space. Below is brief details on the features : Maintenance Module Preventive Maintenance Tasks are now converted as Maintenance module from where you can schedule and manage maintenance activities. Once a maintenance is scheduled, it will be executed as auto-generated requests to ensure smooth operating efficiency. The requests can be generated daily, weekly, monthly, periodically or
You have reached the maximum number of users that can be added. Please contact support for assistance
I am unable to add any requesters to my ondemand SDP. We have over 1500 users. https://sdpondemand.manageengine.com/app/itdesk/ Thanks Geoff
Coming soon: Beta release of ServiceDeskPlus’s new UI
Dear Users, We are delighted that an all-new UI for ServiceDesk Plus Cloud will be here very soon. Along with a refreshingly new look, the new UI brings Kanban for request management, improved dashboards, and a visually aesthetic user interface. We have brought in over 100 micro enhancements, all aimed at improving the user experience. If this interests you, follow this thread for the beta release announcement. Btw, it’s sooner than you think. :) Regards, ServiceDesk Plus Cloud team P.S.
SD Ondemand IP addresses for email
I was looking to confirm whether we could drop the old IP addresses from the SDP allowed IP addresses for mail pickup but noticed the old ones are still referenced in the KB and not the new ones. https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/kb/articles/mail-fetching-issue-related Can you confirm what IP addresses are in use so we can clean up as needed. Thanks
ServiceDesk Cloud: Time Spent Report
Hello, We've recently migrated to the cloud version of Service Desk from on-premise, I'm trying to configure my timespent reports, but various fields are missing and wondering if it was something that will be possible to add the following fields to the selector in the near future or does anyone know how to include it in the reports for the cloud version? Time Spent Start Time Time Spent End Time The query of the original report is as per below, but I couldn't find query options in the cloud version
Ability to Sort on Custom Fields in CMDB
Hello, I was wondering if its possible to sort by columns within the CMDB in ServiceDesk Plus Cloud? With the table settings it allows you to add other fields, but I'm not finding the ability to sort by columns. In the attached screenshot below, we would
Next Release : Request enhancements and behavior changes
Dear Users, We are gearing up for the next release on Request enhancements and that includes few behavior changes too. Below is a brief note on the enhancements, changes & issue fixes : Behavior Change in Request Field Mandate Field mandate defined in request templates will take precedence over Form Rules that make the same fields optional, as opposed to the earlier behavior. This behavior change applies to instances where you have mandated certain fields in a request template and then used the
Masterclass 2020: Session 4 - Building an effective IT asset management strategy with ServiceDesk Plus (29th July)
In the fourth session of ManageEngine's Masterclass 2020, we will discuss how to manage all assets in your organization's IT infrastructure, and optimize asset usage. Stay on top of your assets with an IT asset management (ITAM) strategy that helps you keep track of both hardware and software assets throughout their entire life cycle. We will look at how an educational institution upgraded from Windows 8 to the latest version after Microsoft announced end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-support for Windows
“The State of ITSM in the COVID-19 Pandemic” survey report
Hi there! We hope you’re safe and healthy. The pandemic triggered the workforce’s rapid migration from offices to home-based work environments. This effort was largely driven by IT teams like yours. Your team has likely tackled various challenges and overcome gaps to establish a productive remote work environment. To better understand the implications of the pandemic on ITSM, we decided to gather insights via a survey, ultimately receiving responses from over 500 IT professionals around the world.
mx.zohomail.com Email rejected your message
Hi All, I deleted a technician and assigned the tickets to a new technician, however now Im getting bombarded with the following issue,any ideas?? any ideas? mx.zohomail.com rejected your message to the following email addresses: noreply@zohoaccounts.com Your message is too large to send. To send it, make the message smaller, for example, by removing attachments. mx.zohomail.com gave this error: MailPolicy violation Error delivering to mailboxes Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating
Masterclass 2020: Session 3 - Implementing an effective change management process with ServiceDesk Plus (June 24)
In the third session of the masterclass series we will discuss the change management process, define the different types of changes possible, and how to implement them with minimum disruption to the organization. We will also discuss how a company moved their entire on-premises infrastructure to the cloud using ServiceDesk Plus, and how they were able to plan such a large scale change and effectively implement it. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Set up a change management process Build change
Next Release : Requester Home Page(SSP) Customization
Dear Users, We are gearing for the release of Requester Home(Self Service Portal) Page Customization and below are details with UI shots to give you a heads up : Requester Home Page(SSP) ServiceDesk Plus Cloud now brings in the customization of your requesters' home page to include the necessary information and to give an enhanced end user experience. You can tailor every element in the home page, including widgets, layout, and theme to meet your end user needs. The requester's home page features
Add new request form to existing website
Hi, Is it possible to add the new request form to an existing website for users to submit requests rather than redirect them to the portal? Is there a html or php code or something we can add to the page that would achieve this? We currently use Helpdesk Plus cloud. Thanks
KanBan View - wrong totals by groups
Hi, There are problems with the KanBan views - number of request per status is wrong when displayed by group, sometimes on opening, other times after a page refresh. If i select a view from 'My groups', with Kanban view, some requests displayed are not from the selected group. If a i select the List view, then Kanban view, requests displayed are ok. If i refresh the browser, requests from other groups are displayed.
ESM: How to rise to meet new service management challenges
We hope you all are safe and healthy. It’s our pleasure to bring you our webinar "ESM: How to rise to meet new service management challenges," featuring Forrester Principal Analyst Charles Betz, on May 27 at 9am PDT. With remote work becoming the new norm, service management professionals across companies now need to deliver services remotely. Employees can no longer just walk up to the service desk team when they need something. In this scenario, a single corporate portal that acts as the pit stop
Dashboard
In the old version the dashboard of request count sumarises the total requests received in the period, but in the new ui it does not show the sumary, this is very important to me.
[Survey] The state of ITSM in the COVID-19 pandemic
Dear Users, We hope you are safe and healthy. Since organizations around the world have mandated work-from-home policies for their workers, IT teams are facing new challenges in delivering services effectively. To understand how IT service desk teams have risen to the occasion, we have decided to conduct a five-minute survey among IT admins and service desk staff to record their experience with remote work, especially in the areas of remote support tools, automation and self-service, and IT budgets
API v3 - Return More than 10 items
What is the proper format for the URL to return a list of all the technicians. I can't seem to get the syntax correct. This always returns 10 technicians: https://lanvera.sdpondemand.manageengine.com/app/itdesk/api/v3/technicians?input_data={"list_info": {"row_count": 20}}
"Mode" Field Auto-Populate when Incident is Submitted
Hello, I was wondering if its possible to make the "Mode" field within an incident auto-populate based on the method it was received. For example, If a customer e-mails the service desk about an incident vs placing a ticket on the portal. I noticed it autopopulates on the technician's view when a ticket is submitted via e-mail. However, If the customer places a ticket through the ServiceDesk Plus portal, that field stays empty on both the requester and technician's view after the ticket has been
Communications to Third Parties from within a ticket
Is there a way to start communications to pre-defined third parties from within a request/problem? For example, if a problem is for a failed device that we have support for - to be able to "Contact Vendor" or "Contract Support" in order to continue the process within the Service Desk instead of breaking out to E-Mail etc.. Status can then be set to "Await Third Party" until they respond - keeping all comms inside the ticket. This side of the comms not being visible to the requester. Likewise for
Masterclass 2020: Session 1- Managing major incidents with ServiceDesk Plus (29th April)
Join the Masterclass series 2020 to learn how ServiceDesk Plus can help you handle everyday ITSM challenges in an effective way. In the first session, on 29th April, we will discuss how you can leverage various capabilities and integrations of ServiceDesk Plus to handle a major incident, explained with a real-life incident faced by an internet service provider. In this session you will learn about: Integrating ServiceDesk Plus with tools like OpManager Automating ticket handling processes through
SDoD means to change Default site assignment - no requests without a SITE option
Hello, I noticed following issue. Once e-mail created request is received and created there are no means to change request "Site" assignment if request was created as "not in any site" or "-" . I understand Site is based on Requester settings and deprtment. But if this is a new requester or simply Site is not in DB this request will ONLY get SLA and Automation rules from Default Site. We can shift requests between different technicians Groups but if I have different SLAs for technicians in other
Migration Tool or Guide
Hi, I would like to ask if there is a tool to use for cloud migration. We are currently using SDP on prem and planning to move to cloud.
SDP User Introduction
Has anyone drafted any documentation to be shared with users introducing SDP and the basics of how they can use the product. I figured I would ask the group before starting from scratch to develop my own. BG
Incident Template
We receive automated emails into ServiceDesk Plus from a system which are logged as incidents using a specific template. However, the requester is set to the senders email address and we would like to change this to another requester automatically. Can Service Desk Plus do this? If so, how?
Mandating a Field for Announcements
Hello, I was wondering if its possible to have a few specific fields mandated when users create announcements? I know its possible for templates but I can't seem to find it anywhere for announcements. For example, I would like to make "Announcement Type" field required before an announcement is created. Thanks!
Next Release : Problem Life Cycle Management & Problem Templates
Dear Users, The next major release of ServiceDesk Plus Cloud will include "Problem Life Cycle Management & Problem Templates". Below is the brief summary of enhancements : Problem Life Cycle Problem life cycle allows admins to design a problem resolution process with built-in guidance for help desk technicians. Through a simple drag and drop process, the SDAdmin can create a visual process builder and define the resolution process. You can create, discuss, and rework the process drafts before publishing
Upgrade of our EU Data Center on February 1, 2020
Dear Customers, We have a upgrade on our primary Data Center in the EU on Feb 1st, 2020 from 7:30 PM GMT. This upgrade will help us serve far more efficiently. Sorry for the very short notice. During this upgrade, we will be switching ServiceDesk Plus Cloud to our secondary Data Center to ensure that our services continue functioning. We do not expect any disturbances to the services during this period, but should you experience a disruption, please let us know immediately at support-cloud@servicedeskplus.com.
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