Overall System Administration and Maintenance

Server hosting and networking

• Bandwidth considerations:  Monitor the bandwidth volume for the first month.  Is the bandwidth contract sufficient?
• Data center and access:
  • Do you need to account for both local and remote access?
  • Are instructions for remotely accessing documented?
  • Who should have access to the data center, and do they have the necessary permissions/clearances?

Server and application monitoring

See our System Administration Documentation for tips on monitoring and logging.

• What areas will be monitored? 
• How will they be monitored? 
• What will this information be used for? 
• What tools are necessary? 
• Who will be responsible for these tasks?

On-going infrastructure planning/needs

• What are the criteria for determining when to upgrade hardware, software, etc.?
• What is the process for upgrading server hardware and software?