Runbook
/ˈrʌnbʊk/
Definition
A documented set of procedures for operating a system, handling incidents, or performing routine operational tasks.
Example in context
"The on-call runbook covers the top 10 alert types — each entry has symptoms, diagnosis, and remediation steps."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Runbook in context by working through exercises in the DevOps & Cloud module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.