Create New Release
To create a new Release request,
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Go to Releases and click New.
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In the displayed form, enter the required attributes of the release. The following table explains each attribute in detail:
Attribute |
Explanation |
Template |
This drop-down lists the available release templates. Choose the required template to auto-populate information for recurrent releases.
You can configure custom release templates under Admin > Release Management > Release Templates. Click here to know more. |
Workflow |
This drop-down lists the workflows configured for releases. Choose the workflow that the release must follow. |
Stage |
Choose the stage of the release. Submission is the default selection. |
Status |
Choose the required status from the list of statuses available in the selected release stage. Requested is the default selection. |
Comment |
Add information related to the stage/status as comments. |
Site |
The site associated with the release. This option will be available only if you have configured multiple sites in your organization. |
Type |
Choose the type of release rolling out. Type is defined based on the business impact of the release. |
Group |
If the release is specific to a group, select the group. |
Impact |
Choose whether the release will affect business, department, group, or user. |
Urgency |
Specify how urgent the release is. |
Priority |
Specify the priority of the release. |
Risk |
Describe whether the release involves high, medium, or low risk. |
Category |
Classify the release into the required category such as Internet, Network, and the like. |
Subcategory |
The drop-down lists the subcategories configured under the selected category. Select the required subcategory. |
Item |
The drop-down lists the items configured under the selected subcategory. Select the required item. |
Scheduled Start/End |
Provide the Schedule date and time to start/end the release.
Note that this is only an estimated schedule, the actual schedule may vary. |
Services Affected |
Mention the services that might be affected due to this release. |
Assets Involved |
Mention the assets that might be affected due to the release. |
CIs Involved |
Mention the CIs that might be involved in the release. |
Title |
Provide a short description of the release. (not exceeding 250 characters) |
Description |
Describe the release in detail. |
Attachments |
You can drag and drop files from your local device or upload them from cloud storage. |
Release Manager |
Select the user to oversee the release throughout its lifecycle. |
Release Engineer |
Select the user to plan and deploy the release and also coordinate user training for the deployed service. |
Release Requester |
Select the user who requested to initiate the release. |
Development Head |
Select the user to handle the deliverables from development to release. |
QA Manager |
Select the user to handle the testing phase of the deliverables. |
UAT Owner |
Select the user to manage the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the deliverables. |
Release Reviewer |
Select the user to review the entire release process after deployment. |
Finally, click Save.