Preventive Measures for Future Zendesk Incidents
What steps did Zendesk take to prevent future incidents like the one on February 23, 2024?
To prevent future incidents similar to the one on February 23, 2024, Zendesk scheduled several remediation items. These include updating the email service configuration to minimize transient error handling and updating the runbook to page the team quicker in case of a recurrence.
These steps aim to enhance the system's resilience and ensure a faster response to any similar issues that might arise in the future.
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What happened during the Zendesk service incident on February 23, 2024?
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How did Zendesk resolve the Side Conversations issue on February 23, 2024?
Zendesk resolved the Side Conversations issue by rolling back to a previous stable version of their platform. This action restored normal operations and cleared the backlog of emails. The incident was caused by a defect in new code that referenced…
What was the root cause of the Zendesk incident on February 23, 2024?
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How long did the Zendesk Side Conversations issue last on February 23, 2024?
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