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  • 1. Top 10 Tips from Experian QAS Tech Support August 24, 2011 Dial-in: 877-397-0300 Passcode: 432527
  • 2. Welcome! Introductions and Overview of Todays Session
    • Agenda
      • Q&A with Devin
      • Questions from the audience
    • Todays speakers:
      • Devin Shane
        • Support Manager, Experian QAS
      • Michelle Kavalchuk
        • Marketing Programs Specialist, Experian QAS
  • 3. The Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions
    • How do I update my QAS Data?
    • How do I install my QAS Software?
    • Can I move my QAS Software?
    • An address is being returned with a match type different than I expect, what do I do?
    • Should I change how my QAS product is configured?
    • Why is QAS Pro Plug n Go not pasting correctly?
    • How often does my QAS data expire?
    • I cant find my license key, what do I do?
    • Im upgrading to a new operating system, what will the affect be on my QAS Software?
    • What is the best way to contact QAS Technical Support?
  • 4. 1. How do I update my QAS Data?
    • QAS offers three options for updating data:
      • Physical Media (CD/DVD)
      • FTP Download
      • Electronic Updates
        • Default Method
    • Recommended Method: Electronic Updates
      • Ensures the most up to date reference data
      • Eliminates manual maintenance
  • 5. 2. How do I install my QAS Software?
    • QAS offers detailed instructions on how to install all QAS products on our Support Website: support.qas.com
    • All products are installed via a windows based wizard that walks you through step by step
    • Coming soon: step by step videos for installations and data updates
  • 6. support.qas.com
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  • 9. 3. Can I move my QAS Software?
    • QAS Software can be moved from server to server or client machine to client machine
    • Our recommended method for moving QAS products to a new machine involves installing a new instance and moving over all configuration settings
  • 10.
    • There are three likely culprits for a bad address:
      • Reference Data
      • Integration
      • Product Engine
    4. An address is being returned with a match type different than I expect, what do I do?
    • Try looking on usps.com and canadapost.ca
    • Do not trust search engine results
  • 11. 5. Should I change how my QAS product is configured?
    • What are you looking to accomplish?
    • Have you consistently seen results that are different than what you would expect?
      • If so, what percentage of your results are coming back different than expected?
  • 12. 6. Why is QAS Pro Plug n Go not pasting correctly?
    • Issue not related to APIs, just QAS Pro Standalone or Client Server
    • Most common causes:
      • End users starting with cursor on the wrong line
      • Changes to CRM/application Pro is pasting into
      • End users using the wrong configuration
      • Configuration change is required
    • Make sure this is a universal issue. If the problem is limited to a handful of users, you likely do not need a configuration change.
  • 13. 7. How often does my QAS data expire?
    • Data expiration occurs on a bi-monthly basis
      • For monthly data update customers, this happens on a monthly basis
      • A schedule of data update frequencies can be found here: http://support.qas.com/data-update-frequencies.htm
      • A schedule of when data will be released/expire can be found here: http://support.qas.com/data-release-schedule.htm
    • Instructions for confirming what data set you are using can be found in all QAS product manuals
    QAS Recommends: Check your expiration dates the 15 th of each month
  • 14. 8. I cant find my QAS license key, what do I do?
    • Reach out to your Customer Account Manager or Technical Support
    • Find your Customer Account Manager
      • http://www.qas.com/customers/cam-org-chart.htm
    • QAS Tech Support
      • Phone 1 (888) 712-3332
      • Email [email_address]
      • Support.qas.com - http://support.qas.com/contact/request.htm
  • 15. 9. Im upgrading to a new operating system, what will the effect be on my QAS Software?
    • Yes, changes to your operating system do effect your QAS Software
      • Common issues you might see:
        • QAS Pro doesnt paste anything
        • QAS Pro doesnt paste into correct fields
        • Unable to start windows services/daemon
    • To avoid issues, call into QAS Technical Support before upgrading to new Operating Systems. We will be able to confirm if the version of QAS you are using is compatible.
  • 16. 10. What is the best way to contact QAS Technical Support?
    • QAS Technical Support can be contacted in the following ways:
      • Phone 1 (888) 712-3332
      • Email [email_address]
      • Support.qas.com - http://support.qas.com/contact/request.htm
    • The more information the better!
      • Detailed description of the problem
      • Screen shots
      • Priority/availability for phone call and/or webex
  • 17. Questions Questions after the event? Email: [email protected] Call: 888-727-3985 Visit: http://support.qas.com/ ? Submit your questions now!
  • 18. 2011 Experian Information Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • 19. Please visit www.qas.com for more information.