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| Criterion |  DevOps Incident Timeline Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  DevOps Incident Command |  DevOps Game Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an incident with an unclear sequence, the method makes the timeline precisely visible. It separates perception, reaction, and delay so cause and effect become more clearly readable. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 60-180 min | 5-20 min | As needed | Halber Tag |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-20 | 4-15 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Incident Timeline, Evidence Log, Delay Analysis, Improvement Actions | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks |
Tagsno overlap | IncidentTimelineSite Reliability Engineering | EstimationEffortRisk | IncidentOperationsReliability | ResilienceOperationsIncident |