Network Infrastructure

How are your computers connected to one another (e.g., peer-to-peer, client/server)?

Is the current network mapped and labeled? Yes No Not Sure

Do you currently have a dedicated email server? Yes No Not Sure

What other services use the nework (e.g. VoIP)?

Is there aduquate speed on the network today? Yes No Not Sure

Do you consider your current hardware a limiting factor to anything in your business? Yes No Not Sure

Do you have remote locations or WAN solutions? Yes No Not Sure

How is data transferred between them (e.g., VPN, private WAN, CDs, etc.)? Describe.

Connectivity

Who is your current internet access provider?

What type of connection and speed do you have?

Is internet use critical to your business? Yes No Not Sure

Does everyone require internet access? Yes No Not Sure

Do you have multiple connections to the internet for failover in case you lose connectivity? Yes No Not Sure

Remote Access

Do employees need access to company resources from home or outside the network? Yes No Not Sure

What is the primary use of remote access?

Would productivity improve if you had access to your desktop at work from anywhere you have internet access? Yes No Not Sure

Wireless

Do you currently have a wireless network? Yes No Not Sure

If you are not currently using wireless, are you planning to implement it in the future? Yes No Not Sure

Is your wireless network used for connecting networks in different buildings, for PC access, or both?

Does your wireless network meet your needs? Yes No Not Sure

What security practices are in place for your wireless network (e.g. encryption, address filtering, etc.)?

Are you concerned with outsiders attaching to your wireless network? Yes No Not Sure

System Management

What is your process for maintaining and monitoring the network?

What tools are you using for maintenance and monitoring?

Are you currently working with a company to have your equipment taken care of remotely or monitored proactively? Yes No Not Sure

Are you currently under any type of managed services offering? Yes No Not Sure

Do you have a patch management or service pack management policy? Yes No Not Sure

Who is responsible for monitoring and applying patches and services packs?

Have firewalls and routers been upgraded to the latest firmware? Yes No Not Sure

Technology Management

How long does it take to add a user to the network?

How long does it take to prepare a new workstation for the network?

Are users allowed to install software and configure their own computers? Yes No Not Sure

Do you use any Terminal Services or Remote Desktop Services today? Yes No Not Sure

Storage

Where is your data stored?

Who has access to the files (data)?

How much hard drive space do you currently use and how much did you use last year?

How long does data need to be online and readily accessible?

How do you archive older data?

Do you expect a large amount of data/storage growth over the next two years? Yes No Not Sure

Do you have any control on data movement to notebooks, CDs, DVDs, or USB sticks? Yes No Not Sure

Power

How often do you have power issues?

When was the last time you had a major power issue?

Do you have power protection currently in place? Yes No Not Sure

Are all networking devices and closets protected? Yes No Not Sure

Can you handle a long term power disruption without losing data or business functionality? Yes No Not Sure