What do exception events indicate?

Exception events are crucial in the context of event management as they signal abnormal situations that deviate from the expected operational norms. These events typically indicate that something unusual has occurred that may require immediate attention or follow-up actions to investigate the root cause or mitigate potential issues. Recognizing exception events allows organizations to act quickly to prevent minor problems from escalating into significant incidents.

In the context of ITIL practices, identifying these events helps maintain service levels and ensures that IT services perform reliably and efficiently. While operations within an acceptable range, norms and trends in user behavior, and regular maintenance schedules are all essential components of IT operations, they do not highlight issues needing intervention. Exception events specifically refer to those occurrences that disrupt normal operations and necessitate further analysis or response. Therefore, focusing on exception events is key to maintaining robust event management and ensuring service continuity.