Event Management Process Template
Event Management Process Template
1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to define the process for managing events at [Your
Organization’s Name]. The goal is to ensure that all IT events are detected, interpreted, and
responded to in a timely and effective manner to maintain service quality and prevent
disruptions.
2. Scope
This Event Management Process applies to all IT services and infrastructure at [Your
Organization’s Name]. It includes activities related to event detection, logging, categorization,
response, and closure.
3. Definitions
● Event: Any change of state that has significance for the management of an IT service or
other configuration item (CI).
● Event Management: The process responsible for managing events throughout their
lifecycle to ensure they are handled appropriately.
● Incident: An unplanned interruption to an IT service or reduction in the quality of an IT
service.
● Alert: A notification that an event has occurred, often requiring action to prevent an
incident.
4. Responsibilities
● Event Manager:
○ Oversee the event management process.
○ Ensure events are detected, logged, categorized, and responded to effectively.
○ Monitor and report on the performance of the event management process.
● IT Operations Team:
○ Monitor IT services and infrastructure for events.
○ Log and categorize events in the event management system.
○ Respond to and resolve events in a timely manner.
● Service Desk:
○ Assist in logging events reported by users.
○ Provide initial support and escalate events as necessary.
● Incident Management Team:
○ Coordinate with the event management process to handle events that become
incidents.
○ Ensure incidents are resolved based on event data.
5. Process Steps
● Monitor IT services and infrastructure for events using automated tools and manual
observation.
● Detect events and log them in the event management system with relevant details (e.g.,
type, source, timestamp).
● Regularly review the Event Management Process to ensure it remains effective and
aligned with business objectives.
● Conduct periodic audits of event management activities and records.
● Update the process based on feedback and changing business requirements.
7. Document Control
Approved By:
[Approver’s Name]
[Signature]
[Date]
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