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  1. About Reports

    Issuetrak has five reporting mechanisms:   Dashboard The Dashboard presents users with up-to-the-minute statistics on all open issues in your system. Saved Searches Saved Searches are quick and easy retrievals of stored...
  2. Security

    The following series of options in the Security section allow you to either enhance or reduce the security of your Issuetrak site. It is important to note that some of these enhancements may reduce the functionality of the browser, causing potential...
  3. Importing Users from Active Directory

    Once your configuration mapping is complete, you’re ready to import your users into Issuetrak. You can do an initial manual import, and then schedule imports to occur automatically. This task can only be performed by an Issuetrak user with the “Can...
  4. Introduction to the Issuetrak Deployment Manager (IDM)

    The Issuetrak Deployment Manager (IDM) is the graphical interface for deploying Issuetrak. This tool replaced the installer provided in previous releases. The IDM still provides a friendly wizard-style front-end, but it contains several enhancements...
  5. Blocked Attachments

    Certain attachments, such as logo files or social media icons can appear repeatedly in your descriptions and notes, especially if included in the signatures of your users. You have the ability to identify the attachments that you may want to block f...
  6. Webform Limitations

    Issuetrak Webforms are a great way to let users submit issues without needing to log in. They simplify the process and don't require any training for the end user. However, like any tool, Webforms have some limitations. Here are the most significa...
  7. How to Embed Video

    It is possible to embed videos within Knowledge Base (KB) articles and / or issues. Although the embedded video is a desirable feature, it may be best to just add the video file to a KB article or issue as an attachment. This will allow the users to...
  8. How to Use Tasks Groups for Change Management Workflow

    Change Management Workflow In Issuetrak, a basic workflow must be broken down and entered as Task Groups . Those Task Groups have triggers that move you to the next step in the workflow. We’ve created a workflow diagram that appears below an...
  9. Ways to Utilize Issuetrak Consulting

    Whether you're a newcomer to Issuetrak or a seasoned user, the need for updates, understanding newly released features, or extending benefits to new departments is constant. However, finding the time to plan, implement, and test these tasks can be c...
  10. The Benefits of Customer Training

    When you purchased Issuetrak, you had a specific problem to solve. Setting up the system and training your team are essential steps toward successful implementation. As the system administrator, you’re likely responsible for both. Well-trained teams...