How to Deploy a Zoho Zia Agent – Deployment Methods and Post-Deployment Management

Deploying Your Agent in Zoho Zia Agents

Once you have built and tested your agent, the next step is deployment. Zoho Zia Agents offers two distinct deployment paths to suit different use cases. Before going live, it is important to complete your testing using the test window on the agent details page to make sure everything behaves as expected.

Note: Always complete thorough testing in the test window before deploying your agent to a live environment. This reduces the risk of unexpected behaviour once the agent is active.

Deployment Methods

There are two ways to deploy your agent, each suited to a different operational model. You can choose the method that best matches how your agent will interact with your Zoho environment.

Deploy Using a Connection

This is the standard deployment path and is recommended for most initial deployments. The process involves reviewing how parameters are mapped and then associating service connections — such as Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, or other integrated services. Connections can be configured directly from the agent details page or set up in advance through the Settings area. This method is faster to configure and makes subsequent adjustments straightforward.

Deploy as a Digital Employee

This option allows the agent to operate as its own user within a Zoho product, complete with a defined name, email address, and role. Rather than acting on behalf of an existing user, the agent functions as an independent entity within your organisation. This feature is rolling out gradually and availability may be limited at present.

Note: The digital employee option is being released in phases. If you do not see this option in your account, it may not yet be available to your organisation.

After Deployment

Once your agent is live, the agent details page shows the current deployment status at a glance. From there, you have access to several ongoing management tools:

  • Observability tab: Monitor how your agent is performing in real time, including request and response activity.
  • Versions tab: View and manage the different versions of your agent, including access to version history for rollback if needed.
  • Configuration editing: Make changes to your agent's settings and redeploy without having to start from scratch.

The combination of version history and observability tools means you can iterate on your agent with confidence, rolling back to a previous version if a change introduces issues.

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