Import Multiple Requests Into Project
HI, Is there a way to import multiple requests into a project. I know I can add one at a time from within a request, by clicking 'Associate Project'. But is there a way to import many requests at once?
[Term of the Day]: OAuth
Term of the Day “Open AUTHorization” Definition — What is OAuth? It is a standard that applications can use to provide client applications with “secure delegated access”. It works over HTTPS and authorizes devices, APIs, servers, and applications with access tokens rather than credentials. With OAuth, resource owners can configure separate permissions for each client requesting access to the same resource and modify/revoke access at any point of time. There are two versions of OAuth: OAuth
[DidYouKnow-38] Unable to start ServiceDesk Plus as service
Some of us would have come across a situation, where ServiceDesk Plus works only through CMD prompt by executing the RUN.bat (batch file) and fails to start as service. This situation most likely occurs after application restores or migrating the application to another drive on the same server. The reason behind this issue is, the ServiceDesk Plus service is already registered with an old installation, the server will not allow the same service to get registered again on the same name. We can fix
Issues with API requsts triggers
When I create requests by api, then the trigger for changing requests does not work. But when creating requests manually, everything works well. What to do?
How to disable technician that deported without remove history and worklogs
Hi, Some technicians in my organization after one or two years deported or dismissed. When I delete technicians, all requests that assigned to this technician move to unassigned. It's very bad. How to disable these technicians that deported without remove their request history and worklogs? What should I do? Do you have any workaround?
Page Script - Hide Fields in Assets
I have a large Phone Inventory that is currently managed via spreadsheet. There are dozen's of columns full of information. If this information were to be migrated to ServiceDesk, we would need to create dozen's of Additional Asset Fields to match the columns. These fields ONLY apply to our phones and nothing else. But because these fields would show up on every asset we have, we did not put them into ServiceDesk since it would clutter up every asset page we look at. Is there a way to have these
Set AD Authentication to Default?
is there an option to set AD Authentication to the default when users navigate to the login page?
ESM question
Hi How does ESM handle an incoming email request to two different ESM groups? If an email goes to H.R and Facilities is CC'd - do both groups know about each others requests? Is a request created for both groups? Does H.R even know that Facislities also got the same request.
[Tips & Tricks] Guide to manage your asset license and Inventory tracking
Tracking IT or Non-IT assets becomes a task for the IT admin. We end up switching tabs and applications in and out to go through our existing inventory. Being an IT Admin with ServiceDesk Plus have you ever wondered what's eating up the license? Follow this trick to save up some license counts. Steps : Visit the Dashboard and click on the "Asset" tab. Click on "View all" for an asset summary. Once on the summary page, asset count will be highlighted, also Non-IT assets with ServiceDesk Plus has no
[Term of the Day]: SSL
Term of the Day “Secure Socket Layer” Definition — What is SSL? SSL stands for "Secure Socket Layer" It is a standard technology that encrypts communication between users and a website, SSL is required to run any web application on Https. The technology has a hidden layer of encryption that safeguards any sensitive data (like password, credit card information, or any online transaction, etc..) that's transferred between two systems. Even though TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the cryptographic
Issue resetting user passwords for Local Authentication - SDP sending wrong password
In my environment (v11110), I have a mix of AD Users and Local Authentication. I have set my Local Authentication password set to Random Password under ESM - Active Directory. If I use the Reset Password for a User, the system requires me to specify a password. When the user receives the email with their self-service login details, it gives them a different password. How do I get the system to send the correct password for resets?
Assets in tickets
Hi all, Our servicedesk lists assets automatically within tickets based on what i think is the user raising the request, is there any method of changing these assets related to the user so it doesn't link tickets to things like docking stations but rather the pc they are logged into? thanks, Andrew
servicio servicedesk no inicia después de restauración
Buenas tardes: Traté de actualizar mi servicesdesk de la versión 11110 a la 11114 pero tuve un problema con la actualización, hice el proceso de restauración con el backup que toma antes del proceso de actualización con los pasos de este link:https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/upgradefailure.html, pero al finalizar la restauración el servicio de servicedesk de windows no inicia, ejecuto el ícono en el escritorio y desde los servicios de windows y no inicia, no obstante, ejecuto el
Define Several incoming Email
Hi, How can Define Several incoming Email? We have 2 email account to get ticket (support & warranty) and how I can add multi Email for get request by emails?
query reports error log
Where the errors from query reports are stored? So many times I run the query with no result and no error and I can't debug the query.
[Term of the Day]: Continual Service Improvement
Term of the Day “Continual Sevice Improvement” Definition — What is CSI and it's objective? Continual Service Improvement (CSI) is a metrics-driven approach that ensures continual adjustments and improvements of the IT services taking into account the changing business requirements. Administering a CSI practice entails management commitment and participation to move from a reactive to a proactive approach. The fundamental task for CSI is to identify which
Asset scan FAIL - cannot identify model of this device
Hi ALL! I have new Cisco C9200L-48P-4G Switch I tried scan it via SNMPv3 and i have error - cannot identify model of this device - how i can fix it ??
Python script does not work.
I use your script to send an auto reply when new requests arrive. It turns out an error by System Script Action : Executed from business rule id 601. Result : Execution failed Comments : Traceback (most recent call last): File "send_mail.py", line 6, in <module> from functions import send_mail,read_file File "C:\ManageEngine\ServiceDesk\integration\custom_scripts\functions.py" files changed only those that are recommended in the article. what could be the problem. SDP version 10510.
Change user status from resigned to active
How do I change a user status from resigned to active? The status is showing as resigned but I want to make the user active so the user can login to Service Desk. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Dan
How to define new categories or sub-categories in Change Management section of servicedesk plus?
Under ServiceDesk --> Changes --> Category How can i define new categories or sub categories? e.g. Under category pull down menu, you get "Telephones" or "General", how can you add sub categories under each one of them. Also, how can you add a new item to category list itself?
SDP - User Access report
We expanded our SDP ESM on-site to additional Departments. We would like to be able to track user engagement by reporting on user logins to the site. Is it possible to build a report tracking user logins?
IP Address Change Report
I would like to schedule a report which will run once a week to show me the names of any assets which have changed their IP address, showing name of asset new IP address and date/time of change of address. I am not sure how to do this, can somebody help me please?
Prevent automatic backups during update
How to prevent automatic backups during update servicdesk via UpdMgr.bat / UpdateManager.bat?
Not all attachments showing on right after requests merged
If I have two requests, both with an attachment, and I merge them, should both attachments appear in the right hand panel? I'm only seeing the attachment of the parent request. The attachment of the merged request is only shown in the description of the merged request that now shows as a message in the parent request. Is this normal? I think it could be a bit confusing if there are notes referring to the attachments, as anyone reading them might only look in the right hand panel for them.
Searching Solutions does not work
Current version is: 11.1 Build 11110 This problem has persisted long before the current version however, I am not sure now if it ever worked. I have tags and topics set up. Entire Content is selected under the search bar. One of my keywords for example is Mitel, I have tried Mitel, mitel, MITEL in case there was a capitalization component and no records are returned. I have tried topic names, content in the subject and description, and I have tried selecting individual items under the search bar.
Help with Update 10514 to 11000
Hi, i was trying to upgrade my servicedesk from 10514 to 11000, but in the process i got this error: Can you help me please with instructions or a manual step by step to do the upgrade please? Thanks.
[Term of the Day]: HelpDesk Dashboard
Term of the Day “HelpDesk Dashboard” Definition — What is Helpdesk Dashboard? The dashboard displays important activities of your helpdesk tool in a single pane, through graphical illustrations in the form of multiple widgets. The dashboard is one of the most essential tool for a Helpdesk administrator, it helps him visualize the Key Performance Indicators and other strategic data for the organization at a glance. Helpdesk dashboard is customizable, they allow the end-user to have a unified view
[DidYouKnow -15] Possibilities on taking various actions upon SLA violations
Hello folks, The process of creating a level of service can come from many starting points, but the industry standard is, that you already have a number in mind that you want to achieve, and have some Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will allow you to measure if your helpdesk is doing a good job. In ServiceDesk Plus, we can have Service Level Agreements (SLAs) defined for the intra-organization service provided by the IT help desk team. These SLAs help to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness,
[SDF-31039] Clean up search filter
Hi, Is it possible to clean up the Clean up search filter (see Screenshot attatched file) Thanks in advance, Yorick
Notifying new requester
Hello, I have Googled a bit but couldn't find what I'm looking for. We have e-mails that comes from no-replay adress ( order system) and we have to manually change the requester. We can manually send a e-mail but to prevent human error I like to automatically notify the new requester. Is there a way to do that ? Your Version : 10.5 Build 10500 Database : postgres
Incoming mail fetching is not working
Since Friday we have a problem with incoming email fetching in ServiceDesk Plus. I have tried restarting the ServiceDesk Plus server and services and also regenerating the certificate using gencert but get the attached error message. I can ping and telnet the mail server and port.
Migration V 9.0 Construir 9014 to V 11.1 Construir 11114
We are currently counting on version 9.0 and we want to migrate to Version 11.1. Currently we have the free version and we want to know about the migration process (how to do it, what precautions to take in the update to be able to put together a detail of the risks, preventions and requirements to be able to migrate everything. Thank you
"Reply a request" Configuration
Hi, I have the same problem like: https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/community/topic/repeating-subject-title-when-replying-to-users-reply-in-requests https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/community/topic/reply-a-request-configuration My "Reply a request subject" configuration is: RE:##RE-$RequestId## : $Title My delimeter: ## But, when I try to reply: RE:##RE-4181## : RE: #4181# RE: Before i read about delimeter My "Reply a request subject" configuration was: RE: #$RequestId# : $Title What
[Term of the Day]: Service Portfolio Management
Term of the Day "Service Portfolio Management" Definition — What is Service Portfolio Management and its purpose? A service portfolio describes a provider’s services in terms of business value. It is the complete set of services that are managed by a service provider. It comprises three categories of services: Service Pipeline Service Catalog Retired Services A service provider deploys service portfolio management to control the entry of any service into the service portfolio by tracking any
Query report all requests per technician
Hello I'm looking for a report showing created requests per technician per day the last 7 days. I found this https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/community/topic/query-report-all-requests-per-technician but I'm using version : 10.5 Build 10500 Database : postgres so the quarry isn't working for me. Any help would be helpful. TIA Daniel
Need to send Notification as Calendar Event in Changes in ServiceDeskPlus
Hi Team, I have a Question, if we can send Notification in Changes in ServiceDeskPlus as a Calendar Event. We need to let some our Support Team aware of the Change happening and would ideally like the activity time period to sit as an outlook event in their Calendar so they are aware when the activity happens. without coming into FIXIT.
Admanager templates in Service Catalog
Hi, I have ADMP integrated with SDP all the new user creation templates show up in the admin ADmanager integrated tab, but I would like to get the template selection picklist option in my new hire form under the service catalog. I can see the template id from ADMP when I do a drop-down find SDP for ADMP from tech to create a user then select template and fill it out the details and it works correctly. Is there a way we can use the template id in Service Catalog and show all the templates.
[Term of the Day]: ESM
Term of the Day “Enterprise Service Management” Definition — What is ESM? ESM is popularly known as "Enterprise Service Management" or it can rightly be said as "Employee Service Management". It's a centralized platform where you can manage multiple ServiceDesk instances with users across departments. ESM caters to both IT and non-IT business functions (such as Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, etc). ESM provides a unified end-user portal experience across the different ServiceDesk in the
Find tax id in description
HI In the description section of an incoming email that has been created as a request - there is sometimes a tax ID within the description. The tax ID is always nine digits in the format of (12-3456789) How can I write the script to pull the taxid out of description and put it in to the template field? var description_content=$CS.getDescription();
Delete Scheduled Report for Terminated Technician
One of our technicians took a position with another company, so I deleted him from the "Technician List". Then I realized he had some "Scheduled Reports" that are still being generated. 1.) How can I disable his scheuled reports? 2.) Why didn't the scheduled reports go away with the account, when deleted? Thanks!
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