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Helpdesk Sovereignty

  • Why cloud helpdesks expose customer conversations and metadata.
  • Zammad architecture: Rails, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
  • Comparison with osTicket, Request Tracker, and OTRS.

Installation and Configuration

  • Package installation on Debian/Ubuntu or via Docker Compose.
  • Database setup, migrations, and initial admin creation.
  • Elasticsearch integration for full-text search.
  • Configuration of SMTP, IMAP, and Microsoft 365 channels.

Ticket Management

  • Creating and merging tickets from multiple channels.
  • Managing statuses, priorities, types, and tags.
  • Utilizing macros, templates, and canned responses.
  • Controlling internal notes and customer-visible articles.

Workflows and Automation

  • Trigger-based automation for routing and notifications.
  • Scheduled jobs for escalation and cleanup.
  • SLA definitions with calendar-aware targets.
  • Creating overviews and custom ticket filters.

User and Organization Management

  • Managing agents, customers, and organization hierarchies.
  • Assigning role-based permissions and groups.
  • Implementing LDAP and SAML authentication.
  • Setting up the customer portal and self-service registration.

Knowledge Base and Reporting

  • Creating internal and public knowledge base articles.
  • Viewing dashboards for ticket volume, response time, and satisfaction.
  • Generating custom reports and exporting CSV data.
  • Integrating time accounting and billing.

Integration and Maintenance

  • Sending webhook notifications to external systems.
  • Using the API for custom integrations and mobile apps.
  • Backing up and restoring databases and attachments.
  • Executing upgrade procedures and managing plugins.

Requirements

  • Intermediate knowledge of Linux and web application administration.
  • Understanding of customer support workflows and SLA concepts.
  • Familiarity with the basics of PostgreSQL and Ruby on Rails.

Audience

  • Support managers looking to replace Zendesk, Freshdesk, or ServiceNow.
  • Organizations requiring on-premise custody of ticket and customer data.
  • Open-source advocates aiming to build transparent support operations.
 14 Hours

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