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February 4, 2010
By Erik Eckel
Introduction
Tracking client systems, software, security, backups, and network configurations is a complex process; worse, the
process is fraught with error. It's very easy to overlook simple but important issues when first meeting a client and
reviewing the client's technology infrastructure. Determining and logging technology weaknesses and
vulnerabilities that require attention, as well as tracking which recommendations have been provided to clients (in
writing, no less), are difficult tasks. This simple checklist can help.
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CLIENT
INITIAL MEETING
Contact
Title
Company Name
Street Address
Telephone
Mobile
NETWORK (Location 1)
ITEM DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDATION
ISP 1 Modem / Integrator
ISP 2 Modem / Integrator
Hardware-Based Firewall
Network Switch
Battery Backup
Cabling Grade
Wireless Security
Data Circuit
Sustained Ping Test
Bandwidth Test
DHCP Authority
DNS Authority
WAN IP
Other 1
Other 2
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Other 2
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NOTES
ITEM 1 Client chooses to wait on upgrading Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
software due to budget constraints.
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