IT Change Request Template
Standard change request form with impact assessment, risk analysis, and rollback plan.
Purpose
This template ensures all IT changes are properly documented, assessed, and approved before implementation.
Change Details
- Change description: What is being changed?
- Justification: Why is this change needed?
- Type: Standard, Normal, or Emergency
- Requested by: Who is requesting?
Impact Assessment
- Systems affected: List all systems
- Users affected: How many users impacted?
- Business impact: Revenue, productivity, compliance
Risk Assessment
- What could go wrong?
- Likelihood: Low/Medium/High
- Impact: Low/Medium/High
- Mitigation: How to reduce risk
Rollback Plan
Step-by-step procedure to undo the change if it fails.
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