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Resolution of Zendesk Help Center Issue April 3, 2024

Discover how Zendesk resolved the Help Center performance issue on April 3, 2024, by rolling back an update.

How was the Zendesk Help Center issue on April 3, 2024 resolved?

The issue with Zendesk's Help Center on April 3, 2024, was resolved by rolling back a recent update. This update had caused unexpected capacity restraints, leading to slow-loading articles and timeouts.

Once the update was rolled back, the performance issues were resolved by 22:05 UTC. Further steps included reviewing smoke tests and preventing the use of specific code snippets that contributed to the problem.


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What happened during the Zendesk Help Center incident on April 3, 2024?

On April 3, 2024, Zendesk's Help Center experienced degraded performance. From 20:08 UTC to 21:56 UTC, users may have encountered slow-loading articles and occasional timeouts. The issue was identified and resolved by 22:05 UTC. The root cause was…

What was the root cause of the Zendesk Help Center performance issue on April 3, 2024?

The root cause of the Zendesk Help Center performance issue on April 3, 2024, was unexpected capacity restraints. These restraints followed a newly released update that affected the system's ability to handle requests efficiently. To address this,…

What steps did Zendesk take to prevent future Help Center issues?

To prevent future issues like the one on April 3, 2024, Zendesk reviewed smoke tests and identified specific code snippets that contributed to the problem. By addressing these areas, Zendesk aims to enhance the reliability of their Help Center and…

Where can I find more information about Zendesk system status?

For current system status information about Zendesk, you can check their system status page. This page provides updates on any ongoing issues and the status of Zendesk services. If you have additional questions about specific incidents, you can log…

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