Application support ASUP
The provision of application maintenance and support services, either directly to users of the systems or to service delivery functions. Support typically includes investigation and resolution of issues and may also include performance monitoring. Issues may be resolved by providing advice or training to users, by devising corrections (permanent or temporary) for faults, making general or site-specific modifications, updating documentation, manipulating data, or defining enhancements Support often involves close collaboration with the system's developers and/or with colleagues specialising in different areas, such as Database administration or Network support.
Levels of responsibility for this skill
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Application support: Level 1
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at this level of responsibility and accountability.
Application support: Level 2
Assists in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications. Assists with specified maintenance procedures.
Application support: Level 3
Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks.
Application support: Level 4
Maintains application support processes, and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports.
Application support: Level 5
Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for applications support. Manages application enhancements to improve business performance. Advises on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.
Application support: Levels 6-7
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at these levels of responsibility and accountability.