Add bulk-processing section to downtime credits workflow

Summary

This MR adds a new "Bulk Processing for Large-Scale Downtime Events" section to the downtime credits workflow to handle situations where one or more downtime events in a month affect a significant number of customers (100+).

Changes

  • Added new section between the main workflow steps and FAQ section
  • Documented when to use bulk processing (100+ affected customers)
  • Outlined 5-step procedure:
    1. Gather comprehensive event information
    2. Determine affected customers with Support leadership and Engineering
    3. Create Support Response issue for pre-approval
    4. Optionally create event-specific macro for streamlined responses
    5. Process multiple tickets efficiently using Zendesk bulk update functionality
  • Included important considerations emphasizing individual validation is still required

Addresses the need for a streamlined process during large-scale GitLab.com downtime events affecting many customers.

Checklist

  • Documentation follows existing workflow structure
  • Links to relevant resources (Support Response template, macro creation workflow, Zendesk bulk update docs)
  • Maintains consistency with existing validation requirements

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