I.T. Healthchecks

Our health-checks are performed by one of our trained engineers, we do not subcontract out any work. some of the checks that they will perform are listed below. A full network health-check usually lasts about 4 hours, once the diagnostic has been completed we can arrange to discuss any issues that we have identified and recommended solutions.

Servers

• Sufficient storage space on the disks and are defragmented
• Sufficient virtual memory
• Sufficient free memory check
• Sufficient CPU time available
• All current security patches been applied
• Review of the Event logs
• Checks for hardware pre-failure warnings
• Checks for hardware redundancy
• Anti-virus system in place and functional
• Anti-virus definitions up-to-date
• Redundant power supply installed, tested and is suitably rated to the load
• Correct time and date set
• Uptime of the server

Backup Systems

• Backup system installed
• Backup policy is still in use
• Tape lifetime checks
• Drive heads have been cleaned
• Correct file selection being backed up
• Check of tape storage facilities
• Check of tape 'off-site' policy
• Check that a full system restore can be made
• Check that original system media is available

Network Infrastructure

• Hardware check of networking equipment
• Check that there are enough ports available for future use
• Security check of firewall's
• Examine network address policies
• ISP configuration check
• ISP value check
• Physical check of quality of cabling and ports
• Physical check of quality of patch leads
• Check of the VPN and current configuration
• Wireless checks including type, security and performance
• Device naming conventions

Workstations

• Number of workstations suitable for business processes
• Anti-virus protection installed and up-to-date
• Use of any Internet proxing software
• Check of locally stored documents
• User privilege assessments

Printers

• Printing requirements are met
• Check of consumable usage
• Check value of Total Cost of Usage

Security

• Password policies in place
• Password policies are adhered to
• All credentials are known and are stored securely
• Perimeter defence is adequate
• Firewall systems in place and operating correctly
• Usage polices regarding email and Internet browsing are in place

Looking to the future

• Taking into consideration the company plans and ensuing the system can scale gracefully
• Identifying repetitive manual tasks that can be automated
• Identifying persistent problems that you are experiencing
• Identifying obsolete hardware and upgrade policies are in place

I.T.& Network Health Checks

Our Network Health-Check is an intensive diagnostic service designed to test the security, scalablility, reliability and performance of your network. Ideally this should be performed once a quarter to ensure that any changes to the network are not disruptive, and that your network continues to function at it's peak.

As a network is often the backbone of the entire business it is essential that it can scale with your business and will grow seamlessly as you achieve your business goals.

Even if you have your own IT staff which perform regular maintenance, a fresh set of eyes can identify issues that could have gone unnoticed, that is until a problem develops.

The free network health-check for new businesses is available for a limited time, to book your place, please fill in the form below and we shall contact you back to arrange a suitable time and date.