Archway Computer

Appendix A

DescriptionFrequencyIncluded
General
Documents software and hardware changesAs performedYes
Test backups with restoresMonthlyYes
Monthly reports of work accomplished, work in progress, etcMonthlyYes
Servers
Manage serversOngoingYes
Check print queuesAs neededYes
Monitor all server servicesOngoingYes
Keep service packs, patches, hotfixes current as per company policyMonthlyYes
Check event log of every server and identify any potential issuesAs things appearYes
Monitor hard drive free space on serverOngoingYes
Exchange server user/mailbox managementAs neededYes
Monitor WINS replicationAs neededYes
SQL server managementAs neededYes
Reboot servers if neededAs neededYes
Run defrag and chkdsk on all drivesAs neededYes
Schedule off-time server maintenanceAs neededYes
Install supported software updatesAs neededYes
Determine logical directory structure, implement, map, and detailAs neededYes
Setup and maintain groups (Accounting, ADM, printers, sales, warehouse, etc.)As neededYes
Check status of backupsDailyYes
Alert client of dangerous conditions (memory, hard drive, controllers, network cards, etc.)As neededYes
Educate and correct user errors (deleted/corrupted files, etc.)As neededYes
Clean and prune directory structure to keep it efficient and activeAs neededYes
Disaster Recovery
Alert client to dangerous conditionsAs neededYes
Devices
Manage desktopsOngoingYes
Manage network printersOngoingYes
Manage other networked devicesOngoingYes
Manage PDAs/smartphonesOngoingYes
Networks
Check router logsAs neededYes
Performance monitoring/Capacity planningOngoingYes
Monitor DSU/TSU, switches, hubs, internal connectivity (SNMP manageable devices only)OngoingYes
Maintain office connectivity to internetAs neededYes
Security
Check firewall logsAs neededYes
Confirm antivirus definitions auto-updateAs neededYes
Confirm antispyware updatesAs neededYes
Confirm daily backup completionAs neededYes
Create/manage directories, shares, security groups, accountsAs neededYes
Permissions and fire system managementAs neededYes
Setup new users, login restrictions, passwords, security applications

As needed</td

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