Description | Frequency | Included |
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General | ||
Documents software and hardware changes | As performed | Yes |
Test backups with restores | Monthly | Yes |
Monthly reports of work accomplished, work in progress, etc | Monthly | Yes |
Servers | ||
Manage servers | Ongoing | Yes |
Check print queues | As needed | Yes |
Monitor all server services | Ongoing | Yes |
Keep service packs, patches, hotfixes current as per company policy | Monthly | Yes |
Check event log of every server and identify any potential issues | As things appear | Yes |
Monitor hard drive free space on server | Ongoing | Yes |
Exchange server user/mailbox management | As needed | Yes |
Monitor WINS replication | As needed | Yes |
SQL server management | As needed | Yes |
Reboot servers if needed | As needed | Yes |
Run defrag and chkdsk on all drives | As needed | Yes |
Schedule off-time server maintenance | As needed | Yes |
Install supported software updates | As needed | Yes |
Determine logical directory structure, implement, map, and detail | As needed | Yes |
Setup and maintain groups (Accounting, ADM, printers, sales, warehouse, etc.) | As needed | Yes |
Check status of backups | Daily | Yes |
Alert client of dangerous conditions (memory, hard drive, controllers, network cards, etc.) | As needed | Yes |
Educate and correct user errors (deleted/corrupted files, etc.) | As needed | Yes |
Clean and prune directory structure to keep it efficient and active | As needed | Yes |
Disaster Recovery | ||
Alert client to dangerous conditions | As needed | Yes |
Devices | ||
Manage desktops | Ongoing | Yes |
Manage network printers | Ongoing | Yes |
Manage other networked devices | Ongoing | Yes |
Manage PDAs/smartphones | Ongoing | Yes |
Networks | ||
Check router logs | As needed | Yes |
Performance monitoring/Capacity planning | Ongoing | Yes |
Monitor DSU/TSU, switches, hubs, internal connectivity (SNMP manageable devices only) | Ongoing | Yes |
Maintain office connectivity to internet | As needed | Yes |
Security | ||
Check firewall logs | As needed | Yes |
Confirm antivirus definitions auto-update | As needed | Yes |
Confirm antispyware updates | As needed | Yes |
Confirm daily backup completion | As needed | Yes |
Create/manage directories, shares, security groups, accounts | As needed | Yes |
Permissions and fire system management | As needed | Yes |
Setup new users, login restrictions, passwords, security applications | As needed</td |