How it works

Support that is clear, fast and reliable.

We work with clear priorities, transparent response times and personal help every workday.

Onboarding

How you get started with us

From first contact to full operations — here's what the first few weeks look like when you become a Sentrel client.

1

Mapping your IT environment

We go through your current systems, users and needs together with you to understand exactly what's required.

2

Onboarding plan & setup

You get a clear plan with a timeline. We set up monitoring, security, backup and user accounts according to your chosen tier, without disrupting your day-to-day. Getting started costs a fixed one-time fee per company, shown in your quote before any work begins.

3

Walkthrough & handover

You get a walkthrough of how support works, who to contact and what's included in your SLA — plus a dedicated point of contact.

4

30-day follow-up

We check that everything works as it should and make adjustments if needed, before moving into ongoing operations under your priority levels.

Priorities

Four levels — one for every situation

Not every problem is equally urgent. We handle them by severity, with clear commitments for each level.

Critical

P1 — Outage

Production is down. This requires immediate attention.

Monitoring:
24/7 — every day (tiers 2–3)
Resolution time (target):
Within 2 hours
Contact:
Automatic escalation

Example: Nobody can reach email or Teams, Microsoft 365 sign-in fails for everyone, suspected ransomware

High

P2 — Significant impact

One or more users are blocked, but it's not a complete outage.

Monitoring:
Support window
Resolution time (target):
Within 4 hours
Contact:
Via ticketing portal

Example: One user's email isn't working, unstable VPN connection

Normal

P3 — Low impact

Minor issues or questions that don't block work.

Monitoring:
Support window
Resolution time (target):
Same day
Contact:
Via ticketing portal

Example: General questions, minor bugs, software updates

Low

P4 — Simple requests

Password resets and other minor requests without urgency.

Monitoring:
Support window
Resolution time (target):
Within 24 hours
Contact:
Via ticketing portal

Example: Password reset, minor requests, general questions

Process

From report to resolved issue — step by step

Here's exactly what happens when you report a problem:

1

You report the issue

You submit a ticket via the ticketing portal, email, or call during support hours.

P1 issues are monitored automatically — no report needed.

2

We prioritise and escalate

We classify the issue (P1–P4) and start an investigation according to priority.

  • P1: Immediate escalation
  • P2–P4: Queued in order of arrival
3

We work on a solution

Our technician diagnoses the issue and implements a fix. You get updates if it's a bigger problem.

4

We verify and document

We confirm the issue is resolved and document what happened for future reference and improvement.

5

Ticket closed

You get a summary reply with details of what was done and, if needed, recommendations for the future.

SLA & Commitments

Our promises in clear numbers

Clear first-response times and resolution targets. Resolution times are targets, because some faults — such as outages at Microsoft or your internet provider — are outside our control.

Priority Severity Monitoring First response Resolution target
P1 Outage — production down 24/7/365 (tiers 2–3) 15 minutes 2 hours
P2 Significant impact — user blocked During support window 30 minutes 4 hours
P3 Low impact — work continues During support window 2 hours Same day
P4 Simple request — not urgent During support window 4 hours 24 hours

Regular support window (P2–P4)

Monday – Friday

09:00 – 17:00

Saturday – Sunday

Closed for regular support

P1 — critical

Monitored around the clock (tiers 2–3)

In tiers 2 and 3, P1 issues are handled anytime, around the clock. You don't need to wait for office hours. In tier 1 they are handled with top priority during support hours.

Trust is our foundation

We build long-term relationships based on trust, transparency and results. Here's how we ensure your peace of mind:

Security first

All communication is encrypted, data is protected, and we strictly follow EU data protection legislation.

Transparent reports

Monthly reports show uptime, ticket statistics and recommendations for improvement.

24/7 monitoring

Critical systems are monitored automatically. We act before you even notice the problem.

Same contact

You get the same technician whenever possible. We get to know your environment and your needs.

Up-to-date knowledge

Our team continuously updates its skills. We're never behind the curve technically.

Personal support 09–17

Fast, clear help during every workday. Critical systems are monitored around the clock.

Ready to get started?

Book a free consultation. We'll go through your environment and find the right package for your needs.

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