6.1 Getting Support
If you need assistance with the Australian Dataspace Testbed Platform, several support channels are available to help you resolve issues and answer questions.
Support Channels
Email Support
For technical assistance, bug reports, or general enquiries, contact our support team:
- Email: race+ads-support@rmit.edu.au
- Response time: Within 1-2 business days
Documentation
Comprehensive guides and tutorials are available throughout this documentation site:
- Platform Guide - Getting started and platform basics
- Dataspace API Testing Guide - Getting started with dataspace development
- Dataspace Dashboard Guide - Managing dataspace components
- FAQ - Common questions and solutions
Issue Tracker
Report bugs or request features:
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/RACE-RMIT-Advanced-Cloud-Ecosystem/ADS-Testbed/issues
- Please search existing issues before creating a new one
Before Contacting Support
To help us assist you more efficiently, please:
- Check the FAQ - Review the Frequently Asked Questions for common solutions
- Review relevant documentation - Ensure you’ve followed the appropriate guides for your task
- Gather information - Note error messages, screenshots, and steps to reproduce the issue
- Check system status - Verify your dataspace is running and network security groups are configured correctly
What to Include in Your Support Request
When contacting support, please provide:
- Description of the issue - Clear explanation of what’s not working
- Steps to reproduce - What actions lead to the problem
- Error messages - Exact error text or screenshots
- Environment details - Dataspace ID, cloud provider (AWS/Azure/Nectar), instance size
- Expected vs actual behaviour - What you expected to happen versus what actually occurred
- Troubleshooting attempted - Steps you’ve already tried
Service Level Agreement
Support Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST/AEDT (excluding public holidays)
Feedback
We value your feedback to improve the platform:
- Email your feedback to: race+ads-feedback@rmit.edu.au
- Share suggestions, report usability issues, or request new features