Change Management
Implement structured change management processes.
Change Process
change_workflow: 1_request: - Change description - Risk assessment - Rollback plan - Testing evidence
2_review: - Technical review - Security review - CAB approval (if high risk)
3_schedule: - Change window - Communication - Resource allocation
4_implement: - Execute change - Verify success - Update documentation
5_review: - Post-implementation review - Lessons learned
Change Classification
Type Risk Approval Example
Standard Low Pre-approved Patching
Normal Medium Manager Config change
Emergency Variable Expedited Security fix
Pull Request Template
Change Description
Risk Level
- Low - Standard change
- Medium - Normal change
- High - CAB required
Testing
- Unit tests pass
- Integration tests pass
- Staging deployment verified
Rollback Plan
Stakeholders Notified
- Operations
- Security
- Business owners
Best Practices
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Clear change categories
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Required approvals by risk
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Rollback procedures documented
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Post-change verification
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Change freeze windows