How to raise a new Support Request

How to raise a new Support Request

Summary

This Knowledgebase article provides information about the steps to take before logging a new Support Request (SR).


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Neverfail maintains a comprehensive Knowledgebase with a large number of tutorials, step-by-step guides, and informative tips on how to setup, configure, and best manage Neverfail products and services. You will also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions, solutions to commonly observed problems, and information about known issues.

It is therefore recommended that you consult the Neverfail Knowledgebase before submitting a Support Request.

Procedure

If your questions are not addressed in the Neverfail Knowledgebase, or you require additional information or advice, please collect the information below, before requesting support.

Neverfail regularly analyses Support Requests as part of its ongoing product improvement program.  Therefore, please report multiple issues as separate Support Requests. Neverfail may also split an issue into multiple Support Requests and address them separately.

To submit a Support Request, follow the steps below:

  1. Identify the server pair
    • End-user company
    • Server name / description
    • Location and installation / upgrade date
    • Neverfail software version
    • Third-party software versions
  2. Provide a detailed description of the issue or question. If the request relates to a problem, the following information will be required:
    • Description of the symptoms observed
    • Text of any error messages
    • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce
    • Summary of all recent environment changes, whether believed to be related or not
  3. Collect and attach relevant supporting information, such as:
    • Neverfail Heartbeat logs and Windows event logs 
    • Neverfail SCOPE output data
  4. Indicate the Severity & Urgency

Severity

  1. Critical - System has ceased to function.
  2. Serious - Protected application running but not replicating
  3. Routine - Any other unexpected operation
  4. Cosmetic - Documentation or minor issue. Request for Information or Enhancement

Urgency

  1. Urgent - Has senior management attention. Visible and impacting the business
  2. Important - Has systems manager attention. Not Visible but impacting service
  3. Routine - Normal level of urgency. No impact on business
  4. Hold - No immediate action required at present

Note: If the issue has a Critical priority then please also telephone our Support Team in addition to emailing or submitting on-line.

The Support Request should be reported to your normal Neverfail Support contact upon the first occurrence. All requests should be submitted on-line in every case. The support system can be found by accessing the following link: https://support.neverfail.com/

Related Information

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