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?