Which process of the service operation phase is responsible for preventing recurring incidents?
Problem management is the set of processes and activities responsible for managing the lifecycle of all problems that could happen in an IT service. It also uses preventative methods to identify underlying causes and prevent problems from occurring. If a problem or incident has already occurred, problem management seeks to prevent them from happening in the future. It also involves identifying the best way to eliminate the root cause. However, if it’s an unavoidable problem, an effective problem management process will help minimize the impact on business. Show
To better understand problem management, let’s know the definition of a problem. ITIL defines a problem as “a cause or potential cause of one or more incidents.” On the other hand, an incident is a single unplanned event that causes a service disruption. Benefits of problem managementWhen problem management is carried out efficiently, it can have several benefits and can add substantial value to the business, the most substantial of which means minimal to no downtime and disruptions. Other benefits of problem management are:
Problem management compared with other ITIL processes
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