Knowledge Base Template

Knowledge Base Template

📘 orggan ag – Knowledge Base Template (ITIL Aligned)


📄 Article Title

Short, descriptive, action‑oriented title.
Example: “Requesting Access to XYZ Application (orggan ag IT Services)”


📌 Article Metadata

FieldValue
KB NumberAuto‑generated
Owner / SMETeam or individual (e.g., Site Services / IT Support)
ApproverManager or system owner
Version1.0
Created ByStefan Zurkic
Last Review Datedd-MMM-yyyy
Next Review Datedd-MMM-yyyy
Confidentiality LevelInternal

🎯 Purpose

A short explanation describing why this KB exists and what it helps users achieve.

Example:
This document outlines the steps required for employees and contractors to request access to the XYZ application in alignment with orggan ag IT governance and access management standards.


🎯 Scope

Define who and what this article applies to.

  • Applicable Sites: Kaiseraugst, Basel, Zurich, Remote…
  • User Groups: Employees, Contractors, Service Desk, Site Support
  • Systems Involved: XYZ, Active Directory, Access Portal, ITSM platform

🛠️ Prerequisites

Before following the procedure, ensure:

  • User has an active orggan ag account
  • Manager approval is available
  • Required onboarding steps completed
  • VPN or local network access is active
  • Necessary software is installed (if applicable)

📌 Symptoms / When to Use This KB (Optional)

Use this KB when:

  • The user needs new access to XYZ
  • Access has expired or was automatically removed
  • A new team member joins the team
  • An access request is stuck in approval or provisioning
  • Troubleshooting access issues

🧭 Procedure (Step‑by‑Step)


Step 1 — Access the orggan ag Access Portal

  1. Open the Access Portal: https://access.orggan.com
  2. Log in using orggan ag credentials
  3. Search for “XYZ Application”

Step 2 — Submit Access Request

  1. Select Request Access
  2. Choose the correct access role:
    • XYZ_User
    • XYZ_Admin
    • XYZ_ReadOnly
  3. Provide clear business justification
  4. Submit the request

Step 3 — Approval Workflow

  1. Line Manager receives approval task
  2. System Owner / Administrator approves if additional validation is required
  3. The user receives a confirmation email once completed

Step 4 — Validate Access

After approval:

  1. Navigate to https://xyz.orggan.com
  2. Log in using orggan ag credentials
  3. Verify the correct access level
  4. If access is not working, check the troubleshooting section below

✅ Expected Result

  • User receives the correct XYZ access
  • Access is active within 30–60 minutes
  • Confirmation email is sent to the requester

🧩 Troubleshooting / Common Issues

IssuePossible CauseSolution
No approval emailWrong manager listedUpdate manager in HR tool or Self‑Service Portal
Access not provisionedSystem sync delayWait 30–60 minutes and retry
“Access Denied” errorWrong role selectedSubmit a corrected request
Access Portal not loadingVPN inactiveConnect to orggan ag VPN

  • KB – Access Portal Troubleshooting
  • KB – XYZ Application Overview
  • Onboarding Checklist (orggan ag)

📞 Support Contacts

TeamContact Method
orggan ag Site ServicesITSM Portal → “Get Support”
IT Service Desk+41 xxx xxx xxx
XYZ Application Supportxyz-support@orggan.com

📝 Revision History

VersionDateAuthorReviewerNotes
1.001‑Mar‑2026S. ZurkicManager / SMEInitial creation