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?