Overview

Incident management is a critical ITIL process focused on returning service to normal as quickly as possible while minimizing the impact on business operations.

The Lifecycle

  1. Identification: Detecting the issue.
  2. Logging: Recording the details.
  3. Categorization: Assigning priority and type.
  4. Diagnosis: Finding the cause.
  5. Resolution: Fixing the issue.
  6. Closure: Confirming the fix and documenting the outcome.

Key Roles

  • Incident Commander: Leads the response.
  • Scribe: Documents the timeline and actions taken.

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