CRQ Creation 4 New Remedy
CRQ Creation 4 New Remedy
CRQ Creation 4 New Remedy
Applicability Locations: Business Units: Revision Summary This document replaces the previous ITSM Incident Management Instructions for Processing an Incident dated 02/09/11. All e-Business
Accessing the Remedy IT Service Management System Utilize the below steps to access and log into the Remedy IT Service Management System. 1. Type ITSM into the address bar of Internet Explorer (IE) and press [Enter] to launch the Remedy application and display the BMC Remedy Service Management IT Home page. Note: The IT Home page is the system default home page.
Accessing the Change Management Console Utilize the below steps to access the Change Management Console from the Remedy IT Service Management IT Home page. Click the Application tab to display a complete list of application options. Note: Options are based on security level/service group.
2. Select Change Management (Figure. 3) > Change Management Console (Figure. 4) to display the Change Management Console.
Navigating the Change Management Console The following information provides navigation assistance within the Change Management Console. Change Management Console Header The Change Management Console Header, also known as the Breadcrumb Bar, offers navigation aid related to records opened from the Change Management Console and the current Change Request.
Functional Area/Button
New
Search
Not available from the Change Management Console. Back button back one link in the breadcrumb trail. Forward button forward one link in the breadcrumb trail. The Forward button is only visible if the Back button was used to return to a record on the breadcrumb trail. Drop-down menu contains links to all the records viewed from the current Change Request, including records that might not be currently visible in the breadcrumb trail.
Navigation Controls
Search across multiple forms of records that match a key term. A menu to select base criteria to filter contents of the Change table, the menu choices include: All all Change Requests, regardless of who submitted them. Show Submitted By Me all Change Requests submitted by user. Assigned to Me all Change Requests assigned to the user. Assigned to My Selected Group all Change Requests assigned to a specific support group of which the user is a member. If selected user is prompted to select a support group. Assigned to all My Groups all Change Requests assigned to all of the support groups which the user is a member. Filter by Places conditions on the basic criteria selected in the Show field. This helps manage the number of records returned in the Show field. Note: If Assigned to Me is selected in the Show field and All Open >All Priorities is selected in the Filter by field, then the Changes table will contain all open Changes, regardless of their priority, that are assigned to the user. Open the Manage My Searches dialog box from which the user can edit, save, and delete customer searches. Saved customer searches appear in the My Search node of the Defined Searches list. Provides a way to further filter the contents of the Changes table. Updates the console with the latest information.
Manage My Searches
More Filters
Refresh
Purpose
Opens the broadcast dialog box providing the ability to view broadcasts. When there are unread broadcast messages, New Broadcast along with the number of new messages will display. New Broadcasts View Broadcasts
Counts
Contains Change Request metrics. The number relate to the selection in the Show field. Note: If the Show field contains Submitted by Me, then the metrics that appear in the Counts section display the open, unassigned, unacknowledged, and breached Changes that were submitted by the user. Use the links to do the following actions:
Functions
Functional Area/Button
Purpose
New Change create a new Change Request record. Search Change search the database for current Change Request records. My Profile set user profile. Application Preferences set user application preferences and application options. Reminders view and create reminders. Reports create and run customer reports. Managed CIs search for information about specific CI types and provides access to the CI records. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) select and view Change Management flashboards in graphical format.
Changes Table
Purpose
Creates a new Change Request record.
Quick Actions
Select one of the following actions from the menu: Assign to Group Member reassigns the Change Request to another member of users group. Assign to Me reassigns the Change to the user. Change Closure moves the Change Request with a status of
Functional Area/Button
Purpose
Resolved to the Closed status.
Purpose
Contains detailed information about the selected record in the Changes table. The Create, View, and Report icons relate to work information notes. View tasks associated to the Change Request record selected in the Changes table. Note: To view Tasks, click the Show Tasks link.
Tasks
Setting Application Preferences Utilize the following steps to set system/application preferences for all modules regardless of security access/service group.
1. Click the Application Preferences link under the Function display the Application Preferences screen.
1. Set the following recommended preferences: DEFAULT HOME PAGE = Change Management Console AFTER NEW SAVE = Modify Request After Submit 2. Click the Save button. 3. Click the Close button to return to the Change Management Console. Note: It will be necessary to log out and log back in to see the changes that were just made.
Utilize the following steps to complete a new Change Request record. Change Requests can be initiated in four ways. 1a. An Incident that is in In Progress status. (Figure 11)
1b. A SRM request Note: Changes initiated this way will not have all required elements included. The Assignee will need to complete all the required elements to complete the record. 1c. Using the Application Menu -> Change Management -> New Change (Figure 12)
2. Once the change record has been initiated, populate the following fields as appropriate: Note: Required fields are in bold and denoted with an asterisk (*).
Description/Action
Displays the Change ID number, which is automatically generated when the request for change is saved. Displays support group associated with the Change Coordinator creating the request for change (automatically defaults) . Automatically defaults to the support analyst creating the request for change. This can be changed by clearing the field and entering another user. The Change Coordinator, in some cases, may be responsible for reviewing, allocating resources, or assigning tasks, however in some instances this may fall under the Change Manager. Displays the location associated with the Change Coordinator (automatically defaults).
Change Location
Description/Action
Choose from a list of Services that manage and implement changes.
Field
Notes
Description/Action
Field available to enter additional details about the request for Change with unlimited character functionality. Hint: You can cut and paste information into this field.
Description/Action
Defaults to Normal and should remain so unless the change qualifies for other classifications of change types. Note: See ITSM Change Management Process (EB-P-023 section 4.9.1-4.9.3) Note: If the Class is not Normal then please refer to the Change Management Important Considerations document to insure all approvals, and necessary artifacts will be added to the CRQ.
Select the reason for the change from the drop down list. Note: If Emergency or Latent this is required. Enter a target date for the follow up or completion if required. Impact is the effect a change has on RC Business and eBusiness ability to provide IT services to its customers. The system default is 4-Minor/Localized. You can change the impact by selecting from the drop down list. 1-Extensive/Widespread: A change that impacts the entire enterprise. 2-Significant/Large: A change that impacts multiple sites or units within the business. 3-Moderate/Limited: A change that impacts a single site. 4-Minor/Localized: A change that impacts a single department.
Field
Urgency*
Description/Action
Select the customer urgency level from the drop down list. Note: This defaults to low. The options are: 1-Critical: Enterprise Business Service (Has a direct and enterprise impact on critical business systems) Severe work stoppage System and/or service unavailable or new capability needed immediately which is critical to business performance Affects company image or branding 2-High: Core Business Service (Has a direct financial impact on the business organization) Process stopped; customer(s) cannot work or require new capability where delivery date is non-negotiable System and/or service unavailable No work around available High probability of an outage if not addressed 3-Medium Support Service (Directly supports the execution of a core business service) Process affected; customer(s) cannot use, or require certain functions - but specific delivery date is negotiable System and/or service degraded May or may not have work around available 4-Low Non-urgent Service (Supports a core business service, but is not time sensitive) Process not affected; customer(s) request new functionality where specific delivery date is not a requirement System and/or service inconvenienced but still available Work around available
This is set by the Impact and Urgency values. Is a required drop down that contains Risk Assessment Questions. These questions help identify the risk associated with making the change. The options are: 2. Business Criticality 3. People Affected 4. Change Complexity 5. Back out Time/Effort 6. Probability of Complete Success Each of these questions has a particular weight applied to it to influence the total outcome.
Field
Description/Action
A risk of 3, 4, 5 drives the need for CAB approval and a Post Implementation Review (PIR). Note: The system default is to Risk Level 1. Risk Scales displays a list of questions which are required to be answered in order to assist in determining the Risk Level. Note: A physical relationship to a Configuration Item will need to be made before accurately using the Risk Scales. Note: Request with a risk level of 3, 4, or 5 will need CAB approval. (See EB-P-023 Section 3.1.8).
Risk Scales
Description/Action
Displays the current status of the request for change. Displays the status reason once the status moves to Implement. Select the appropriate support group from the drop down. Choose the appropriate Local Change Manager. This person may be responsible for reviewing, allocating resources, assigning tasks, approving changes, and communicating changes to their domain; however in some instances this may be required of the Change Coordinator. Note: The drop down list is populated by the Manager Group. Important: If the Change Coordinator is the same as the Change Manager then additional Approvers(s) are required. See the review approvers section.
The information from this field is not available for Change Request details.
Add artifacts to the Change Request: These include: a Test Plan, Test Results, a CI, a Triggering Event, and in some instances a Back Out plan. Note: Review the Change Management Important Considerations for a complete list of all artifacts.
Step 4. 5. 6.
Action
Add an (optional) attachment of the artifact type by clicking the Browse button uploading the attachment. Click the Add button to include the artifact to the Change Request. and
Repeat the process until all artifacts are added to the Change.
4. Find and associate the change in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB):
Step
Action
drop down.
2.
If you know the CI ID or key word of what is changing, enter it in the Search field; then click ID. Note: If the field is blank nothing will be returned in the search results window. Hint: % can be used to represent a part of the search criteria for a CI. to search the CMDB for the CI
3.
4. 5.
After confirmation leave the CI highlighted and click the Relate button
in the confirmation
6.
5. Changes are the result of a triggering event. This event may be an Incident, Work Order (Service Request), Problem, Known Error, or another CRQ. Each change must be related to its triggering event. This may be done within the Change itself. Follow the below instructions on how to relate the Change to an existing event.
Note: A Relationship will already be made if the CRQ was initiated from an Incident
Create a Relationship Step 1. Action
From the Quick Actions section of the Infrastructure Change screen, click the Create Relationship to pull down tab.
Step 2.
Action
3.
Once the Incident Relationship Search appears type the appropriate key word of the related object in the Search field; then click execute the search. Note: If the field is blank nothing will be returned in the search results window. to
4. 5.
After confirmation leave the CI highlighted and click the Relate button
in the confirmation
Step
Action
Operational
link.
2.
In the Categorization Keyword Search+ field, select the appropriate option from the drop down. Note: Sustain is the only available category for selection. Request for Enhancement (RE) will populate if the CRQ was initiated by the RE process.
3.
4. 5.
button. button.
Step
Action
Product
link.
2. 3. 4. 5.
In the Product Categorization Tier 1 dropdown, select the appropriate option . In the Product Categorization Tier 2 dropdown, select the appropriate option . In the Product Categorization Tier 3 dropdown, select the appropriate option . Click to highlight the appropriate categorization in the results window
6. 7.
button. button.
Description/Action
Select Individual from the drop down menu. First Name of the additional approver. Hint: Names have to be entered in upper case. Last name of the additional approver. Note: To search by last name enter first initial or name in the field, and press ENTER on the keyboard. Hint: Names have to be entered in upper case.
Approver For
Select Customer of to add a customer approval. Note: Customer Implementation Approval(s) must be obtained for all changes to business system software subject to legal or Business Critical system requirements before pushing change to production. Customer approval authorizes that the change as built and tested meets their requirements and has been evaluated for business impact. Adds the individual approver(s) to the listed approvers. Note: This is only active once an individual has been selected. Close the Add Approvers window.
Description/Action
Select Group from the drop down menu. Rockwell Collins will be the only choice. The organization that the addition approver(s) reside. The group the approver(s) are assigned to. Adds the group(s) to the listed approvers. Note: This is only active once an individual has been selected. Close the Add Approvers window.
5. Once all required artifacts are added, and approvers have been verified, move the Change Request to the next stage for review and approval by the Change Manager or approver(s). a. If the change is ready to be reviewed and approved by the change manager go to the Getting the Change Request Reviewed and Approved section. b. If the CRQ is for SAP/BW, then continue to the Creating a SAP/BW Change Request Record section.
Creating a SAP/BW Change Request Record SAP and BW request for changes are initiated the same way an infrastructure change is, with one exception. SAP and BW requests require a Work Info Type that allows communication to SAP Solution Manager and ChaRM systems. Initiating the SAP/BW Change Request Utilize the following steps to complete a new SAP/BW Change Request record. 1. Follow the steps from Creating a Change Request Record to insure all required information and relationships are created. 2. Create a SAP ChaRM Interface work type:
Change Details Work Detail Step 1. 2. 3. Action
Within the Work Detail tab, type a description, in the Notes field, if needed. Click the arrow for More Details to expand the options for selecting and adding more attachments for the artifact that will be associated to the CRQ. Use the Work Info Type drop down to select the type of artifact.
4.
Select the SAP Landscape change will affect.
5.
Click the Create SAP ChaRM document the ChaRM document number to the CRQ.
button to associate
6.
Review and validate that the Change Coordinator and/or the Change Manager have access to the ADM environment in SAP. Note: The Change Coordinator and the ChaRM request processor should be the same. The Change Summary will be part of the default transport name. Review and/or update the summary to ensure it will be appropriate for this purpose.
7.
3. If the change is ready to be reviewed and approved by the Change Manager, go to the Getting the Change Request Reviewed and Approved section.
Getting the Change Request Reviewed and Approved Changing Status to Request for Authorization The creation of the CRQ is complete and now needs to be sent to the Change Manager or approval group for review and approval through the stages of development, testing, and implementation. Utilize the next steps to get the CRQ to the Next Stage. 1. Change the status of the CRQ:
Change Details Next Stage Step 1.
Click the Initiate drop down ,
Action
then select Next Stage, or use the Next Stage button page.
Review Approval Using Approval Central for Review Approval Utilize the below steps to access the Approval Central Console from the Remedy IT Service Management IT Home page to review and approve all Normal class CRQs awaiting Review Approval status 1. Click the Application tab to display a complete list of application options. Note: Options are based on security level/service group. 2. Select Quick Links (Figure. 14) > Approval Central to display the Approval Central Console. (Figure. 15) 3. During this phase of the review process use the requirements in EB-P-023 section 4.2.1 to determine if the CRQ should be Approved or Rejected. 4. Below demonstrates the features and functions of Approval Central to update a CRQ to the appropriate stage.
Purpose
Contains CRQ approval status metrics. The number relates to the selection in the Show field. Note: If the Show field contains Pending Approvals by default. Use the links to do the following actions: My Approval History Displays recent CRQs that have been approved by the user logged in. Search My Approvals Filter the results in the Show field by multiple attributes of a CRQ awaiting approval. My Alternate Approvers Allows the user to defer an approval to another qualified approver. Note: The alternate field must be entered in all lower case to insure the notification email is sent correctly.
Action Menu
Purpose
Selects all items in the Show field.
Functional Area/Button
Show table Justification For Action Approval Request Summary
Purpose
Lists all CRQs filtered by approval task criteria. Note: Default is Pending Approvals. Provides ability to add notes to the work log when changing the status of the CRQ. Use the links to do the following actions: Request ID: - Opens the Infrastructure Change (Search) window. This allows the user to search for and view the full details of the CRQ requesting approval Notes: - Displays the notes of the CRQ details. Approval Log: - Displays who the approvers for each qualifying approval step.
Planning in Progress
Enter Dates, Tasks, and Test Results Once the CRQ is moved to the next stage, the Change Manager needs to schedule the start and end dates for the change and add and assign tasks. Utilize the steps below to complete the Planning in Progress functions on the Infrastructure Change screen. 1. Change the status of the CRQ from the Review & Authorize tab to the Plan and Schedule tab:
Move CRQ to Plan & Schedule Step 1.
Click the Review & Authorize drop down
Action
then select Next Stage, or use the Next Stage button page.
Action
2. 3. 4.
Select a Scheduled Start Date+ by typing a date in field or by using the Calendar button to choose a date. Select a Scheduled End Date+ by typing a date in the filed or by using the Calendar button to choose the date.
Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen to save the changes Note: Dates changes will update the appropriate fields in the status views for request for enhancements tickets. Note: Using the View Calendar link in the Quick Action section to aid in choosing accurate dates. See the Scheduling Modifications sections for more information.
Action
Task Template This will provides a list of tasks that have been created for the Service Area selected in the CRQ. Task Group Template This can be used to select multiple tasks that have been related for similar change types. Ad hoc This can be used to manually create a task.
4.
Tasks will be sequenced in the order they were added. Use the Sequence Up/Down buttons to change the sequence of the task. Note: There are two ways to change sequence. Numerical Order Recurring Number of Sequence followed by Next Sequence
5.
Click the Relate button once the Request Type has been selected Note: For SAP Changes, see Appendix on SAP Change Development/Configuration For Task Template types, choose task(s) that relate to implementing the CRQ.
6.
Step
Action
Click the Relate button when all tasks are selected. Note: To select multiple tasks press and hold Ctrl or Shift on your keyboard as you select each task.
7.
For Task Group Template types choose a group that relate to implementing the CRQ.
Click the Relate button when all tasks are selected. Note: To select multiple tasks press and hold Ctrl or Shift on your keyboard as you select each task.
8.
For Ad hoc types to create a task manually. Fill in the details about the task
Assign tasks Step 1. Click the Tasks tab. 2. Double click a task in the list. 3. Click the Assignment tab. Action
Step
Action
5.
Click the Save button to commit the changes to the task. Note: The task(s) will appear in the assignees IT home page when logging into Remedy.
Step 1.
Click the Plan & Schedule drop down
then select Next Stage, or use the Next Stage button page.
Scheduled for Approval (Implementation Approval) Approval for Execution Utilize Approval Central Console from the Remedy IT Service Management IT Home page to review and approve CRQs awaiting Scheduled for Approval. Review the Change Management Important Considerations to insure the CRQ is ready for implementation Note: Use the Approval Central instructions to approve the CRQ to the next stage.
Implementation
Implementation Building The Local Change Manager is ultimately responsible for maintaining the date and time forecast of production implementation of each changing CI, including upstream/ downstream affected CIs and will be advised by the implementers of any changes. Once confirmation that all pre-production tasks are successfully completed and just prior to production rollout, the Local Change Manager ensures that: The Enterprise Service Desk is informed prior to implementing any changes affecting the Production infrastructure. Each Change Task was completed. Note: Use the Tasks tab view the status of each task assign to the CRQ. Status of the change is updated as appropriate.
Note: Review the Change Management Important Considerations for all activities of different classes of change. Note: For SAP Changes, see the section on SAP Change Implementation
Close Down Close down activities and responsibilities Utilize the following steps to move over the CRQ to the Next Stage:
Move CRQ to Implement Step 1.
Click the Implement drop down
Action
then select Next Stage, or use the Next Stage button page.
2.
Following completion of the implementation phase the Local Change Managers will conduct a PIR, assemble the appropriate people and resolve any open issues, discrepancies, deficiencies, or questions with the Change Coordinator as necessary. Note: Review the Change Management Important Considerations to ensure all items are covered in the Change Manger Close Down Approval Checklist section. A PIR is required for all changes that have a risk of 3, 4, or 5. It is performed when the CRQ reaches a Completed\Final Review Required stage.
Click the arrow for More Details to expand the options for selecting and adding more attachments for the artifact that will be associated to the CRQ. Use the Work Info Type drop down to select Post Implementation Review. Click the Add button to include the artifact to the Change Request.
button at the top of the screen when complete.
Note: You may edit all or part of the form and save it, but you will not be able to continue to close down until all of the form is completed. To re-launch the
Step
Action form to continue editing, simply double click on the PIR entry in the work information table.
Repeat the process until all artifacts are added to the Change.
Scheduling Modifications Use the View Calendar link in the Quick Action section of the Infrastructure Change page to view the change in relationship to other changes. This feature provides insight to ensure proper timing and aides to reduce impacts to business critical systems. This can also be used to locate related changes that could help consolidate resources.
Figure 24 Calendar
Note: Times are displayed based on the time zone settings of the user viewing the schedule. Tool Tip data
Hint: Hovering over an entry will provide the Change Summary, Change ID, and scheduled dates.
Change Details
Hint: Clicking an entry will provide more details in the section below. View Full Details will open the CRQ in a new window.
Filters
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Filters Field
Quick Filter Filter By Related CI
Description/Action
Allows filtering based on categories such as status or risk level. Results will appear based on the search criteria provided. Related CIs are displayed when a search is conducted by categories such as status, impact, etc. Further filtering can be done by choosing options such as Operational Categorization (for example, Add) and Assignment (by managers name, group, or assignee). CI criteria that include CI class can be applied in this filter as well. Allows an impacted location in a search. Note: Only locations that have release request can be selected. Allows a filter to be applied by CIs
Description/Action
This setting retrieves business events with Global impact. This will retrieve all business events by level that is set during creation.
Quick Links
Description/Action
Opens the User Defaults dialog box. Your application administrator can define optional defaults for you. The Change or Release tab is displayed based on the calendar selected Change or Release. Release and Change user settings can be defined for displaying Change Requests and Release Requests, based on categories, such as status, risk level, company, etc.
New Release
New Change Request New Business Event Open Release Console Open Change Console Reports Print
Opens the Release form in New mode. Opens the Change form in New mode. Opens the Registration for Shared Time Segment form in New mode. Opens the Release Console. Opens the Change Console. Opens the Reporting Console. Opens the Print Properties dialog box.
Reports Use the Report Console to generate reports. If the predefined reports return more information than desired, manage the scope of the report using qualifications. From the Change Console choose Functions ->Reports.
Crystal reports and Web reports are available from the Report Console. Highlight a desired report and click the Run button.
Appendix A SAP Change Development/Configuration 1. Find your ChaRM ID number in your Change Request.
2. Log into ADM client 102. 3. Enter transaction CRMD_ORDER. 4. Select the Open Business Transaction button, or press Shift + F5. Note: If you wanted to search, change the Find option to Service.
to switch to edit
Note: If there are errors or warnings, they will appear as a yellow or red indicator on the button to the far right . Click on it to see further details.
button.
8. If there is more than one available project on the system, you will be presented with a list to choose from. Choose the proper option and click the Select button.
9. Click the Actions button, and select Create Transport Request. Press Save . Note: This is done automatically for Emergency and BW No Impact ChaRM documents.
10.If prompted for a Development system, choose the proper one for your change type. 11.Review the default entries and change where appropriate. Employees listed will receive tasks. Press Enter.
12.Continue with development/configuration, saving to the transports created. Note: You can create more than one Transport Request for the same ChaRM document. However, Emergency and BW No Impact Changes can only have one unreleased transport of the same type at the same time. To work around this,
you would need to release your existing transport, or open multiple ChaRM documents on your CRQ. 13.Make your changes in the development system, saving it to the transports created in ChaRM. Note: Transports cant be added to a ChaRM document after theyre created, and they cant be sent to production without being on a ChaRM document. If you use the wrong transport number, youll have to copy your objects to a ChaRM transport before moving to production. Note: You can log into the development system from ChaRM using the Actions button and selecting Logon to System
Note: To find the transports on a ChaRM document, you can either choose the Z Display List of Transports item from the action button, or look in the ChaRM documents notes.
After making your changes in the development system, release the task to which they are associated.
To test your changes, go to Actions, Create and Release TOCs. Press Save
Select the transports that you want to create Transport of Copies for, and press Enter.
The transport of copies will be imported to the QA or Test system on a periodic schedule, which should be similar to current. Note: Transport of Copies is required for Normal changes. You wont be able to move to production until they have been imported.
SAP Change Implementation Change Implementation is different between Normal and Emergency/BW No Impact changes. If you need to re-open the ChaRM document, see instructions at the beginning of the development/configuration section.
Press Save
Note: ChaRM documents in Consolidated status by 1:00 PM on Thursday will be sent to production on the weekend (unless there is a change freeze). Dual-Entry Press the Actions Press Save . button and select Start Retrofit.
For each transport you are creating dual-entry for, enter the dual-entry transport number in the Retrofit Request column. Note: A Retrofit Status of Process Retrofit indicates that dual-entry has not been completed.
To do dual-entry: If the indicator in the Critical Retrofit column is green, SAP believes it can automate the dual entry. Select the transport(s) to retrofit and click the Retrofit button. After confirming that retrofit was successful, the status will change to Retrofitted. If the indicator in the Critical Retrofit column is red, you must manually complete dual-entry. After completing the dual-entry, select the transport(s) retrofitted and choose Retrofit Manual. The status will change to Retrofit Manual. For Emergency/BW No Impact
Note that the status has been changed to Authorized for Import. Note: Start Retrofit to identify dual-entry transports. See instructions above.
Note: This will import the transport to production. Basis no longer needs to be notified unless there is a problem. Note: All steps prior to this one may be done before the Remedy CRQ is approved for Emergency and BW No Impact changes. FAQs for ChaRM can be found here: http://teamspace/eb/qa/release/Lists/General%20Discussion/ChaRM.aspx
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