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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Architecture C4 Model |  DevOps Incident Command |  DevOps Game Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | In preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-4 h | As needed | Halber Tag |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-5 | 4-15 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | IncidentOperationsReliability | ResilienceOperationsIncident |