Incident Templates - Adding tasks to work flow
We are using ServiceDesk 11.1 Build 11121 with MS SQL. I noticed you can no longer simply add a task to a incident template work flow. You have to add a task template, which is going cause a clutter of task templates that will need to be periodically cleaned
[Term of the Day]: Network Topology
Term of the Day "Network Topology" Definition — What is Network Topology? Network topology describes the physical and logical relationship of network devices such as switches and routers on a network. This is usually represented by a graph. It determines
[Tips & Tricks] Determine length of a string
There was a requirement from a user to define the minimum and maximum string (value) length a user can put into an additional field. The requirement is that when a user puts in a value lesser than the minimum length and greater than the maximum length
Ressigned tickets
Hi Is there a report which shows who has reassigned a ticket & when? Something like Request ID > Queue > Subject > Previous Tech > Current Tech > Operation Time (of reassignment) This is on a MS-SQL database Version 11.1.0 Build 11131 Trying to report
[SDF-92410] Deactivating requesters
Is there a way I can deactivate a requester without actually deleting them completely? I don't see this option.
Query for Incidents older than 2 weeks.
We need a list of all Tickets which are not solved or closed but older than two weeks from time of creation. ServiceDesk Plus Version: 11.0 Build 11007 Database: PostgreSQL
Asset Explorer Queries Needed
MS SQL Server being used. I need a query that will return an integer. I need all of the workstations that are not like %ThinkCentre% and assigned to these 4 departments. 'Inventory 1' 'Inventory 2' 'Inventory 3' 'Inventory 4' I just need it to return
[Free E-book] 6 help desk hacks to reduce your ticket volume
An ever-increasing pile of IT tickets can be intimidating for any service desk. Regardless of whether these tickets were created over time or were the result of a massive outage, our list of curated hacks can help you reduce your ticket volume.
[SDF-91839] Two different date formats - same exact date parameter used
HI I am sending an alert via a custom trigger but my technicians are sometimes getting two different date formats...why? and how can I fix this? See attached pic This is from the exact same trigger with the exact same parameter with two differnt results
Theme Customization - Color for Hover Tab text
The "Hover tab" in the custom colors for the theme settings should have an option to change its text. By default its white, so if I want a light/white background for the hover tab, it doesn't show.
Common table expression
In PostgresSQL (PGADMIN) I can use ctes (common table expression or with) to create "virtual" tables for use in selects using more advanced filters, if we can say so. I tried to use this on servicedesk plus and I couldn't. I would need to filter the column
How to add multiple and identical POs?
HI, I'm trying ServiceDesk Plus before purchase a license. I am trying with some data on my company and I have 13 budgets exactly the same but with different billing info and those budgets are very detailed. Here an example to better understand: Budget
BCC field for Announcements
Howdy, We would like to send emails to our customers with the announcement feature however, we have 950+ customers and sending that many emails To: or CC: can get ugly if someone wants to "Reply All" Chris
Close requests via emal.
I've configured SDP to Send and Receive email. SDP is able to create and route new request via email(Using business rule). Is it possible to close tickets same way? I am looking for a solution that would create a request if a alarm is raised on the monitoring
[Community Digest] ServiceDesk Plus - December 2020
To all our esteemed community users, we wholeheartedly thank you for all your support and valuable interactions in 2020. In this New Year 2021, we wish you Prosperity and Good health! Here is the monthly rewind for December 2020! Version and Build releases:
REST API with PowerShell
Hi Everyone, I have noticed several questions around REST APIs for Service Desk Plus on the forums, and some vague answers. I have been using the REST APIs as part of a daily PowerShell workflow for some time, and I thought I would post my PowerShell functions with the hope of helping others through an example. Please keep in mind that these are very basic functions, and they are not intended to be a one-size-fits-all module. So please modify to meet your needs, and feel free to post your changes
[Term of the Day]: Edge Computing
Term of the Day “Edge Computing” Definition — What is Edge Computing? Edge Computing is an emerging technology that is currently receiving vast amounts of attention in the IT sector. This technology is the next evolution of Cloud Computing, the
Custom script to create task in JIRA from business rule
I have created a business rule to create a task in JIRA whenever an issue is created in SD+. I would like to create the script either in Python or PowerShell. So far, I have a simple python script that should just execute and call the JIRA API, at this point just for testing it looks like this: import sys import json import requests import zipfile import tkinter from tkinter import messagebox #response = requests.get('https://xxx.atlassian.net/rest/api/2/project/proj1,auth=('xxx@xxx.com', 'pw'))
Custom Dynamic Groups in Assets
We recently upgraded to the latest version of ServiceDesk Plus and I thought there was a way to create a custom dynamic group based on the Asset Name. i.e. LTTR, LTAC to auto assign to a group. This would create savings in time then manually assigning
[Term of the Day]: Piconet
Term of the Day "Piconet" Definition — What is Piconet? Piconet, meaning tiny network, also known as Bluetooth personal area network, is a network that is created using a wireless Bluetooth connection. Communication of bluetooth devices follow a master-slave
Automatic Task with Request
Hi, I have some task connected to request. I wonder is this possible to automaticly fill task description based on request descriptiom. e.g. - New ewployee. Someone sen to me request for mew employee with name and position. This request generate task named - Add to AD I wish that in this Task description i will have Name and Position of new user.
Migrate from Windows 2012R2 to Centos7
Hello, I've been unsuccessfully trying to migrate SDP from W2012 to Centos7. I've installed same version on Centos as I have on Windows (9335), also followed guide how to migrate from Win to Lin (trimmed backup, folders copy, etc..). No matter what I
Why longtodate(no1.notificationdate) doesn't it work in the query below?
Hello, Why longtodate(no1.notificationdate) doesn't it work in the query below? I need use to_char to convert long to date, because the longtodate function not work. SELECT wo.WORKORDERID "Chamado", aau.FIRST_NAME "Solicitante", wo.TITLE "Assunto", ti.FIRST_NAME
[Term of the Day]: Cookie
Term of the Day “Cookie” Definition — What is a Cookie? In the world of computer technology, The term "Cookie" is also called a web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or HTTP cookie. The cookies were developed for the first time in 1994 by
Email technician group after approval
We're using SDP 11131. We have created a Service Catalog template. We have added the Technician Group field to the template, and set it to a specific group. An approval is required before a tech can pick-up the ticket. Is there a way for the technician
Mail notifications failed
Hello, we have issue with mail notifications upon request receiving via email. I don't receive email as technician nor requester receives confirmation that request is received. SDP is on Centos 7. Version of SDP is 11.1.0 Build 11130 Below is part from
[Term of the Day]: Eavesdropping Attack
Term of the Day "Eavesdropping Attack" Definition — What is Eavesdropping Attack? Eavesdropping attack, also known as network eavesdropping, snooping attack, or sniffing attack, is an electronic attack where digital communications are intercepted
[SDF-60606] Forwarding complete conversation
Hello there, we are working a lot with external contractors. Sometimes we work on a request (including several emails from and to the requesting user) and later we decide to giving to a 3rd party. Is there an option to send them the whole conversation?
[Term of the Day]: Intranet
Term of the Day “Intranet” Definition — What is Intranet? The intranet has been around since the 1990s, in earlier days organizations relied on paper documents and filing cabinets, it was difficult to use electronic file systems wherein Intranet
Database Schmeatic
Is there a place to see the name of all tables and their respective columns?
Can an approver see all requests they have denied and rejected?
Please let me know if this is possible.
Tasks
Hi, everyone. How can I creat workflow with tasks? For example if task status change, change support group.
[SDF-69590] To alter the SLA- Escalation Mail Content
Hi Team, We want to modify the mail content of SLA Escalation matrix so please guide with procedure to alter mail Thanks in Advance!! Regards, Ezhilarasan.
Tag request number to asset
Can i tag request number to assets if someone request for asset
API Rest Upload an attachment within the POST methog (v3)
Hi there, I am trying to upload files in ServeDesk Plus OnPremise Is there any way to do so through API How does the json should look like? I tried something like this, without results, in the documentation does not appear any reference about the POST,
Announcement Security/Limit
Is there a way that you can limit who can post an announcement in the system? Regards
Time Elapsed without stop timer status duration
Hi, I need to report for average time of request between Created Time to Closed Time that exclude: 1- Non-Operational hours 2- Holidays 3- Stop timer status like resolve, on-hold and etc. In my configuration, while a request is waiting for approval,
[Term of the Day]: Data Center Infrastructure Management
Term of the Day “Data Center Infrastructure Management” Definition — What is DCIM? DCIM stands for Data Center Infrastructure Management. DCIM provides enterprise IT teams and administrators with insight into data center performance to ensure everything
How count the licenses for techs
Please can you explain me how exactly were the licenses for the technicians count. E.g. I have a SDP installation with users A, B, C, D, E, F, G,.. etc. Furthermore I have three instances: In the default instance IT Helpdesk - A+B should act as techs,
email settings
Hello There, We have upgraded our Exchange certificate on the previous friday. After that date, we couldn’t reach the cases authomatically on Service Desk Plus. You can find the screenshot related to the problem attached . We are waiting for your su
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