= How to create a ticket =
To make a requests about the ''Reference Data Service'' (RDS) System and ''Reference Data Library'' (RDL) you are encouraged to create a ticket in the RDS Support Operations Trac.

The RDS Operations Support Tickets are used for handling service requests concerning availability, technical & software support issues for the RDS tools/applications, as well as general questions. Operations Support Tickets are also used for handling Change Requests to the RDS System and RDL Content.

Make sure to read the section below to assure valid request registration.
The following input fields are mandatory and needs to be carefully filled in before you submit your request:

 1. Summary, title of request
 1. Description of request
 1. Type, Task or Change Request
 1. Service Area
 1. Fill out your e-mail adress in the CC: field to allow notification. 
 

Please do not edit fields which are not listed above as this is used by the RDS Operations Support team.

'''To select Service Area:''' [[BR]]
You have to 2 options for Service Area selection: RDS System and RDL Content.

RDS System: Requests that require assistance on technical issues of availability of Hardware/Software, Report of failure, downtime as well as Change Requests. Also includes requests concerning access or modification to access.

RDL Content: General requests and Change Requests concerning the Reference Data Library (RDL) Content.

'''Upload RDL Content:''' [[BR]]
To have a valid Change Request all RDL Content data proposals must be made available using the 
 * [downloads:"RDS/Columns in RDS import export.xls" A spreadsheet template, suitable for preparing batches of reference data] (MS Excel format)


How to upload data file to ticket: [[BR]]
Tick of the ''have files to attach to this ticket'' checkbox. When you are sure you have entered all necessary request information choose ''Create ticket''. You are asked to upload attachment(s). When finished choose ''Add attachment'', and the
request is now stored in the RDS Operations Support system.

Use link to create a [/newticket new ticket] or choose ''New Ticket'' in the left-side menu. If your prefer e-mail send your request to `rdssupport@posccaesar.org`