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Remedy Change Management 20.08

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Remedy IT Service Management Suite (Remedy ITSM Suite) and BMC Helix ITSM service provide out of-the-box IT Information Library (ITIL) service support functionality. Remedy ITSM Suite and BMC Helix ITSM service streamline and automate the processes around IT service desk, asset management, and change management operations. It also enables you to link your business services to your IT infrastructure to help you manage the impact of technology changes on business and business changes on technology — in real time and into the future. In addition, you can understand and optimize the user experience, balance current and future infrastructure investments, and view potential impact on the business by using a real-time service model.

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updated 13 Jun

Learn what’s new or changed for Remedy Change Management version 20.08 including new features, urgent issues, documentation updates, and fixes or patches.

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Remedy IT Service Management Suite release notes Open link

Date	Summary	Reference
June 13, 2022¹	20.08 patch 13 includes fixes for defects in Smart IT and BMC Service Request Management.	20.08 patches
January 7, 2021	20.08 patch 12 includes fixes for defects in Smart IT and BMC Service Request Management.	20.08 patches
September 16, 2021	20.08 patch 9 includes defect fixes for Smart IT.	20.08 patches
July 28, 2021	20.08 patch 4 includes fixes for defects in Smart IT.	20.08 patches
June 21, 2021	20.08 patch 3 includes fixes for defects in Smart IT.	20.08 patches
May 19, 2021	20.08 patch 2 includes fixes for defects in Smart IT.	20.08 patches
April 21, 2021	20.08 patch 1 includes fixes for defects in Action Request System.	20.08 patches
September 23, 2020	For the Remedy IT Service Management Suite enhancements, see Remedy IT Service Management Suite enhancements .	20.08 enhancements

^{1 There are no patches with version numbers 20.08.05, 20.08.06, 20.08.07, 20.08.08, 20.08.10, 20.08.11.}

Getting started Quick start Key concepts User goals and features Use cases Best practices for Remedy Change Management		Using As an end user, access and navigate the interface and work with records and reports.
		Developing As a developer, customize BMC Remedy ITSM and develop integrations.
Administering As an administrator, configure application preferences and options for Remedy Change Management.	Integrating As an administrator, set up integrations with other BMC products or third-party software.	Troubleshooting Resolve common issues or errors, review logs, or contact Support.

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Additional resources

The following hyperlinks provide information outside of the Remedy Change Management documentation that you might find helpful:

BMC Communities, BMC Remedy community
Change Management Support page, Remedy Change Management Support
Search the BMC Support Knowledge base
BMC Educational Services, Remedy ITSM Suite learning path
BMC Global Services, Remedy ITSM offerings
www.bmc.com information about Remedy ITSM Suite
Documentation for related products

The following site, which is not created or endorsed by BMC, also provides information that you might find helpful:

The Action Request System discussion list, ARSLIST

FAQs

This topic provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Change Management.

How do I add risk factors and risk factor questions for performing risk analysis?

Use the Application Administration Console to add risk factors and risk factor questions. For instructions, refer to the following topics:

How do I create alternate approvers?

Use the Alternate Approvers tab on the CTM:People form to set up alternate approvers. For more information, see Adding alternate approvers.

Alternatively, you can use the AP:Administration form to define a process administrator for the approval process. For more information, see Working with the AP-Administration form in the Remedy AR System online documentation.

As an approver, how do I request additional information in an approval signature?

See Requesting more information about approval requests in the Remedy AR System online documentation.

As a requester, how do I respond to requests for more information in an approval signature?

See Viewing and responding to More Information requests in the Remedy AR System online documentation.

How do I enable Task Phase Management?

Use the Change Configuration Rules form to enable Task Phase Management. For more information, see Configuring change rules.

Also see related topics:

How do I create custom filter options on the Change Management Console?

See Managing custom searches.

How do I create custom process flows for Change Management?

Use the Application Administration Console to define a custom change lifecycle and custom status transitions. For instructions, see Configuring custom process flows.

How do I disable automatic assignment if I leave the Change Coordinator and Change Manager fields blank in a change request?

On the Change Configuration Rules form, set Assignment Engine Integration to No. For more information, see Configuring change rules.

How do I create custom notifications for approval signatures?

Use the Notification tab on the AP:Administration form to create notifications. For more information, see Defining notifications in the Remedy AR System online documentation.

How do I enable logging for approval debugging?

Perform the following steps:

In the Applications sliding menu, select Quick links > Approval Administration Console > Server settings (in the navigation panel) to open the AP:Admin-ServerSettings form.
Select the Approval Debug Mode check box.
Specify the location of the log file.
Click Save.

For more information, see BMC Remedy Approval Server debug log in the Remedy AR System online documentation.

Remedy Change Management 20.08

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