Server Management Checklist

Server Management Checklist
- server - software audit/metering
- server bundle
- server closet
- physical access log
- remote control / log
- security policy - intruder alert /ACL
- server monitor/event management (cpu, mem, disk space, snmp trap)
- how to make patch level
- asset inventory
- virus scanning
- statistics report / mrtg
- data backup
- disaster recovery plan
- prepare ERD
- apps monitor/counting/listing
- meeting minutes

Server Specifics
- hardware brand, HP, CPQ, Dell
- platform, Windows, Unix, Linux
- SQL for db server
- Exchange for mail server,
- IIS for web server
- service pack/patch level
- cpu , 1 or 2
- NIC - dual
- IP address, subnet mask, gateway
- WINS, DNS, DHCP
- RAM
- virtual memory
- swap file size required
- hard disk, hot plug
- disk I/O consumption importance
- hard disk access speed
- RAID 1, 5
- partition information C, D, E
- security check, patches
- backup drive type, DDS, DLT, SDLT
- backup software/license
- backup open file options
- db agent
- ups
- performance monitor, agent

SLA - Data Center
- maintenance contract
- contact list - corporate vs local vendors