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Technology Assessment, Planning, and Deployment
The people of our Network Consulting Group can help you plan and deploy your technology infrastructure and help you lead your business to where you want it to go, regardless of the state of your current technology. If you are considering implementing new technology, our Network Assessment is an excellent place to start.
Our consultants document critical components of your network and compile a report along with recommendations. The Initial Assessment is designed to be the starting point of the support engagement where we help businesses understand their current network infrastructure and formulate a strategy and plan to allow you to get the most out of you IT investment.
The IT assessment report will be customized according to the needs of Atlantic Plywood. Our standard report outline is as follows:
Network Conditions: Physical Setting, Environment
Security: Antivirus, Data Backup, Remote Access, Disaster-Recovery, NOS, Firewall
Logical Network: Directory, Network and Print Services, Standards & Licensing
Physical Network: Topology, Performance, Hardware, Power/Surge, Applications
Deliverables
The IT Assessment consists of 1-2 days of onsite data collection by our consultants followed by a detailed report of our findings with specific recommendations. The report will include detailed network documentation, IT inventory report, an assessment scorecard and detailed reporting that focuses on the following areas:
Hardware/Software Audit
• Collect hardware specifications for Workstations, Servers, and Network Equipment
• Collect software inventory for Workstations, Servers, and Network Equipment
Physical Network Conditions Assessment
• Organization & Labeling of Resources
• Theft/Vandalism and Other Damage Potential
• Cable and Wiring
• Air Circulation, Temperature & Humidity
• Dust & Debris/Water Damage Potential
Security Assessment
• Antivirus Systems Protection
• Data Backup Systems
• Network Operating System Security
• Disaster-Recovery Practices
• Firewall Protection
• Exposure to Blended Threats
Logical Network Assessment
• Domain and Directory Organization
• Network Organization and Optimization
• Data & File System Organization
• Network Services and Standards
Physical Network Assessment
• Network Topology
• Network/Systems Performance
• Client & Server Specifications
• Power & Surge Protection
• Applications Review
Sample IT Assessment Scorecard.
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