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On-Call Basics

Handle on-call calmly

On-call basics include fair rotations, well-documented playbooks, clear escalation paths, and post-incident rest to sustain reliability and people.

Set Rotations

Share load, publish schedules, and ensure backups.

Equip Responders

Provide playbooks, access, and tooling for incidents.

Care for People

Limit after-hours load, allow rest after major incidents.

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