PowerShell Rest API V3
I figured it would be worthwhile to share the PowerShell script I have that uses API v3 for working with requests. Hopefully this will help some people that are trying to use this. $ApiKey = "API Key here" # Technician API Key $SdpUri = "http://sdpurl.com" # SDP URL # Gets information on an existing request function Get-Request { [CmdletBinding()] param ( [Parameter(Mandatory=$true, ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName=$true, Position=0)] [alias ("id")] [Int32] $RequestID, [Parameter(Mandatory=$true,
MSI software removal
I am trying to install a new version of software that we received from a vendor. The first thing I need to do it remove the old version of the software. I'm in the software package setup, and I need some help trying to figure out the uninstallation string I should use here. If I look at the computer details screen, I can look at the software inventory tab and uninstall it from there without a problem. Is there a way I can tell what command it sent from there?
Remove Old Computer without AD Sync
Is there a way to remove or receive notifications from inactive computers without having Desktop Central synchronized with Active Directory?
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Term of the Day “Synthetic Data” Definition — What is Synthetic Data? Synthetic data is information that's programmatically generated rather than data created naturally in the real world. Synthetic data is created without actual driving organic data events. For example, while a real set of identifiers is collected about a customer who uses a platform, an engineer could ultimately just create the same identifiers for a fictional customer, and load them into the system – and that would be an example
[ForYourInformation - 42] Task Template Enhancements
You may all know about the task templates behavior changes on the build 11107. Now we have a few enhancements released with 11115 builds of ServiceDesk Plus. Existing Behaviour : In the Request Template workflow tab, we can associate Task Templates to the request template. There is also an option to create a new Task Template and associate it. However, an associated task template cannot be edited inside the request template. Enhancement : Now the edit option is available from 11115 builds. You can edit
Approve in SDP
Hello everyone, I have 1 task related question in 1 request. My case is as follows: When I received 1 computer troubleshooting request. I have created a number of tasks according to the troubleshooting process. In it I have created a job that requires the approval of some people. (Only approve the task I'm handling). If I decline, I need to plan a new task to take action and continue to submit an approval request until approved. If the task is approved, I can complete the task and close the request.
Restore failed in SDP 9411
Hi, I wanna to restore database in new server with restoreData.bat and error me " Invalid column name 'WORKSTATIONID'." What should I do? It's very important for me? DB: MS SQL Build No: 9411 Thanks for helping
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Hi, We use SDP v9411 and suddenly we can't access to SDP panel. SDP service is start but I can't see any page of SDP even login page. I sent log file for you. I don't understand reason of this problem. I see log file and see this error frequently: No ManagedConnections available within configured blocking timeout ( 30000 [ms] ); - nested throwable: (javax.resource.ResourceException: No ManagedConnections available within configured blocking timeout Also I search this error and see resolution, but
API questions
Hello All, I am developing a user interface using API V3 for our office, forcing important details into the ticket that our staff usually neglects. That said, I would like to add an interface to list the user's open tickets, then allowing them to add notes and close a ticket without sending them to the web interface. It's not a replacement, but a method of collecting information they always leave out, like "What server are you on?" So again, I need a View All Requests JSON for all requests of
Can't install Secure Gateway
Good day, Can't install Secure Gateway Firewall turned off on desktop central and Secure Gateway servers Nat opened the server for Secure Gateway An error appears when installing at 80%
thumbnail photo
Im trying to automate import of photo to active directory. I can do this manually or automatically BUT I want to import pictures only for users that have no picture already, all other shall not be updated. And I want this automated every week. How can I do this?
IT analytics in 90 seconds: Technician leaderboard for ServiceNow
Motivate your help desk technicians to perform better using the pre-built reports from Analytics Plus for ServiceNow. If you're not already using Analytics Plus for ServiceNow, download your free 15-day trial today. Note: This is applicable only to the app version of Analytics Plus.
Populate additional field with list of requesters in SDP
For access change and terminating employee templates, we would like to have an additional field like "Employee Name" that would let the requester select from the list of requesters setup in SPD. Is this possible?
ManageEngine named a 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Security Information and Event Management!
ManageEngine has been recognized as a Customers’ Choice in Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for the second time. This distinction is based on 155 reviews submitted by IT security professionals who have worked hands-on with Log360. As of May 31st, 2020, Log360 secured an average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. We take pride in building a SIEM solution that is not only easy to deploy, but also offers valuable features such as the auto-discovery
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Desktop Central Requirements
Hi, Desktop Central has been used in our company for many years. We currently have 7,000 connected devices (PC). We are at the stage of purchasing a database server. And here a few questions arise on our part. 1. What are the performance differences between PGSQL and MSSQL for the operation of Desktop Central? (Large, medium, small, meaningless) 2. Can I use MSSQL in the Express version? 3. Whether Desktop Central is compatible with the MSSQL Server 2019 database version. This information is
ServiceDesk Plus 11123 Released
Dear Users, SDP 11123 has been released and can be downloaded from the URL below, https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/service-packs.html Enhancements Cancel Request Option to move unnecessary requests to Cancelled status. SDAdmins can grant request cancel permission to users. Theme Enhancements Using theme settings you can customize the application's default color and font. You can apply the theme settings for all users or allow each user to select their own color and font. Allowing
Identity Governance Challenge #4: How to automate revoking permissions of deprovisioned user accounts?
Insider threats arise from two kinds of employees. The first is negligent employees and the second kind would be employees with malicious intent. The second category consists of employees currently with the organization and those who've quit. While the first category can be dealt with by creating awareness about potential security threats, the second category is more complex. Ensuring principal of least privileges can help avoid threats from employees who are with the organization. To protect the
[Term of the Day]: Wireless Body Area Network
Term of the Day “Wireless Body Area Network” Definition — What is WBAN and it's purpose? WBANs consist of wirelessly connected nodes of sensors or actuators that are specially designed to operate autonomously to connect various medical sensors and devices. The nodes are placed in, on and around/off the human body forming a network for the continuous and unobtrusive monitoring of physiological and/or environmental signals to support medical, lifestyle and entertainment applications. With the rapid
System requirements of Asset Explorer
Hi, To install Asset Explorer, the latest version of operating system and database, windows server 2016 and sql server 2017 are mentioned. Does not support windows server 2019 and sql server 2019? Is there a problem with the installation? reference: https://www.manageengine.com/products/asset-explorer/system_requirements.html Thanks.
Organization Roles doesn't work
Hi in Service Catalog / workflow, when I set Approver to Specific Users everything is fine. But When I Selected Site Roles or Department Roles Approver, it doesn't work!! 1. I set user as technician and tick Approver check box 2. I add user to Site Manager as a Approver 3. I set Stage One to Site Manager 4. In Request form the Site field is correctly chooised. my SDP number : 11.0 Build 11010
Intermediate certificates when using PFX wildcard certs
Hi all, We have installed our wildcard certificate in to our SDP installation, but we are getting errors about no intermediate certificates available. Is it possible to add in the intermediates separately or am I going to have to move the the keystore process way to enable this? Thanks Andy
Reply Templates - content variables from requester additional fields
For a reply template: Is it possible to get the Content Variables from the Requester Additional Fileds?
IP Address Doesn't appear in asset table
Hi in Assets > Virtual Hosts ; IP Address column is empty. While in Asset page IP Address field is full and Ok.
[Tips & Tricks] A guide on Exporting and Importing tickets
In certain scenarios, we may require tickets alone to be exported from ServiceDesk Plus leaving other configurations ( like SLA, Business Rule, Priority, etc). This exported tickets can be imported to a test environment or 3rd party applications. This article will give you guidelines on methods of tickets export and import. Tickets can be export in 2 ways 1. Export tickets from the requests list view: The Ticket Export feature allows you to export tickets based on the selected Request type and Request
Report of Requests That Have Been Reopened Through Email
Hello, I was wondering if there is a way to create a custom report that would allow our organization to view all requests that have been reopened through email by the requester responding to the request closure email. I greatly appreciate the help. Thanks! Sincerely, Neil
SQL query to surveys
Hello I would like to know if I can query de surveys schema and which tables and columns I have to use to get the records. thanks for your help.
The target account name is incorrect.
Some computers in SoM getting error after trying agent installation (The target account name is incorrect. ). I read KB and there is only one description. Cause When a computer is imaged and copied in a different computer, you will find two computers with the same account name. But i don't have in my domain computers with same names.. And i won't rename it while PC is on remote work. From server where Desktop Central installed i can reach this PCs - name resolution is OK and pc is accesible. Is there
Duplicate computers MacOS
Good day, All Mac computers are connected to the domain. When the agent is automatically installed, they are registered with the local domain name xxx.local The business domain name remains on the list of computers. How can you leave only the enterprise domain name so that there are no duplicate computers?
How do approvals work in Request Lifecyle?
Hi, I'm confused as to how the "Initiate Approval" works in the lifecycle module? I cant see any action to request approval anywhere? All documentation and two YouTube clips completely skirt over the topic! Does anyone know how to configure this? Thanks
Issue about report - Logon Failures
We are now using ADAudit Plus paid edition. We meet a problem about “Logon Failures” report. When user try to login and failure once, we will found six records on the report with same time which also about the same logon failure. After check we found these six events are coming from two domain controller with different client port login. My question is can “Logon Failures” in ADAudit Plus only log one event only instead of six? Many Thanks
ServiceDesk Plus MSP - version 10.5 - Build - 10500 Released
Dear User(s) Greetings of the day. We are glad to announce the availability of SDP MSP Major release - 10.5 (Build - 10500). We thank all users and partners who provided your valuable feedback and continuous support in all aspects. Please read the below points carefully before upgrading the SDP MSP installation. We highly recommend you to do the upgrade in a test environment first. After a successful upgrade, you can just restore the upgraded database into a new installation and make it as a Production
Report on closure notes per technician
Greetings Comrades, I have been hunting for a report in MSSQL which will show all Resolution notes for tickets closed in the last 7 days so that these can be reviewed with team members at their one-to-ones. The required column would be: RequestID Requestor Title Closed date Technician Resolution I'm hoping someone with a greater mind than mine can help!
Roles
When I uncheck Edit in permission roles, the "Assigning technician" unchecked automatically, why? We want all technicians not to be able to edit the request but to be able to assign the request to each other, it it possible?
[SOLVED]Validation Error When Submit a Request in Firefox
Hi friends... I have a problem when I submit a request in firefox when i fill mandatory fields in request form SDP will show me Empty Mandatory fields error message
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Deploy Agent (Mac) thru Munki
HI guys, We're currently evaluating DC and many of our Mac clients are managed by Munki. Is there any one here was able to deploy DC agent through Munki? Thanks.
Report - How to report on after hours
HI, Our CEO wants our daily request count at 5 PM everyday. We have daily closed request report that we send at 5 PM everyday. Problem is our technicians sometimes work after 5PM. How can we create a report that would capture the request closed after 5PM? Our report is set to daily - so when it is run at 5 every day it does not capture the closed requests after from the previous day.
Service Desk backup issue - Version 11.1 Build 11118 to build 11122
I am getting an error indicating Some Error occurred during backup. Please refer to SDPbackup.log file. The Service Desk service was stopped prior to running the backup.
Self Service Portal Customization to make it easier for users to enter tickets
Good morning, We are trying to customize the Self Service Portal to make it as simple as possible for the users to enter a new help desk ticket. Is there a way to bring the enter a default ticket to the front and center? Our users do not want to click through multiple screens or search for something. This is especially true when they do not know what they are looking for. They would like a website that they can enter in their problem and get on with their day. I think this can be done with a custom
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