# Ticket Resolution

This guide outlines a technician or engineer's process for working on a ticket, from creation to resolution. Tickets follow a specific workflow, which are the steps or guidelines to follow when resolving a ticket, request, or problem.

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**NOTE:** This demonstration will outline a default ticket workflow process implemented in Infraon Infinity. A comprehensive understanding can be gained by exploring the **“Ticket Workflow”** module under **“Infraon Configuration -> Infraon Automation -> Workflow -> Ticket.”**
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## Ticket Workflow

<img src="https://8249392-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4mkwSP8a1BSD9BFNFav%2Fuploads%2F69jou7MuYvM9kpFTswEo%2F0.png?alt=media" alt="Right pointing backhand index" data-size="line"> When a new ticket is generated within the system, its lifecycle is initiated in the **“Open and New”** state.

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<img src="https://8249392-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4mkwSP8a1BSD9BFNFav%2Fuploads%2FQ1QM4efzLIzf5pvV0h5r%2F4.png?alt=media" alt="Right pointing backhand index" data-size="line">The ticket status is updated to **“Open-Responded,”** signifying the commencement of technician involvement.

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<img src="https://8249392-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4mkwSP8a1BSD9BFNFav%2Fuploads%2Fv4FBMMg7syYLmlHbVWjF%2F6.png?alt=media" alt="Right pointing backhand index" data-size="line">The ticket transitions to the **“In-Progress Analysis”** state. This phase may include sub-statuses like **“In-Progress Escalated”** for elevated issues.

![](https://8249392-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4mkwSP8a1BSD9BFNFav%2Fuploads%2F7E0q1IiRhlZixaovjFbS%2F7.png?alt=media)

<img src="https://8249392-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4mkwSP8a1BSD9BFNFav%2Fuploads%2FJi4e0uLPpr7z46rKS917%2F8.png?alt=media" alt="Right pointing backhand index" data-size="line">If the end user is required to provide additional information, the ticket can be placed on hold in the **“Pending for User Input”** state. SLA timers are paused during this phase.

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<img src="https://8249392-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FE4mkwSP8a1BSD9BFNFav%2Fuploads%2FOaSDoNMsnMXqSu2Xyji2%2F10.png?alt=media" alt="Right pointing backhand index" data-size="line">Once a solution is determined, the ticket status is changed to **“Resolved and Waiting for Closure.”**

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This outlines the standard ticket workflow. The following sections will detail how this workflow is implemented within the tool and technicians' specific actions when assigned a ticket.

## Ticket Handling

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In case of escalation, the status is updated to **“Escalated.”**

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the ticket is finalized with a closing note.

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This concludes the overview of a technician's workflow when handling an assigned ticket.
