| Main Description |
Support documentation usually is developed for the three common tiers of a support organization. Tier 1 typically is
the Help Desk where users call when they have a problem with a particular system. Tier 1 support personnel normally
answer basic questions and, if necessary, log a ticket and escalate it to the appropriate Level 2 support desk.
Tier 2 support personnel may deal with more complex questions or issues regarding an application and might need to do
some research on the characteristics of the system to provide an answer. If that person cannot resolve the issue, the
ticket is escalated to Tier 3 support personnel who have a deeper understanding of the application's code and the
technology that supports the system's architecture.
To properly convey the necessary information to each support tier, the application's code base should be well commented
and logically organized. This approach will facilitate the development of the support documentation.
Support documentation typically includes:
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User manuals with work instructions, process descriptions, and procedures
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Communications, training, and knowledge transfer deliverables
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Support and operations manuals
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Service information, including Help Desk scripts
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