Daily Complete Network Administrator Checklist

Area Tasks Status Notes

Track/monitor top 10 errors
Track/monitor top 10 CPU utilization
Track/monitor top 10 memory utilization
Track/monitor top 10 disk space utilization
Track/monitor firewall logs, utilization etc.
Track/monitor configuration changes (not current,
need to bring into play)
Perform/verify daily backup
Verify that a successful backup of system and data
files has completed, rerun if not

Check firewall utlization
Check WAN optimization dashboard
Check VPN on ISA
Check DHCP/DNS
Check core switch logs
Check Radius logs
Check HJ wireless
Physical checks of system
Visually check networking equipment for amber
lights, alarms, etc.
Review Audit logs
Perform/verify bandwidth
utilization
Perform Misc. network
checks
Weekly Complete Network Administrator Checklist
Area Tasks Status Notes
Archive Audit logs (not
current, need to bring into
play)
Archive audit logs to a media device with one year
retention
Perform/verify weekly
backup
Verify that a successful backup of system and data
files has completed, rerun if not
Verify/Download current Anti-Virus signature files
Check CA reports
Check Vendor Websites for
Patch Information (not
current, being done
quarterly, need to bring
into play)
Check vendor websites such as Cisco, HP, etc for
new vulnerability information including patches
and hotfixes
Perform Wireless Check Check wireless devices, access, logs and activity
Ensure Up to date Anti-
Virus signature file
Monthly Complete Network Administrator Checklist
Area Tasks Status Notes
Review current technology for any changes
Run approved security review tool
Review network hardware and compare to inventory
list
Review software of above devices and compare to
inventory list
Update where applicable
Ensure Standy devices (tape drives, routers,
switches, hubs) and accessories available
Review existing map and compare with inventory
list
Update where applicable, pictures if possible
Perform server clock/time
synchronization
Check/Synchronize device system clock with master
server
Perform/verify monthly
backup
Verify that a successful backup of system and data
files has completed, rerun if not
Verify user account configuration
Verify and/or delete dormant accounts with mgmt.
approval
Perform Hardware/Software
Inventory
Update network map
Verify User Account
Configuration
Perform Self-Assessment
Security Review
Quarterly Network Administrator Checklist
Area Tasks Status Notes
Test backup/restore
procedures
Restore backup files to a test system to verify
procedures and files
Annual Complete Network Administrator Checklist
Area Tasks Status Notes
Verify user account configuration
Change user account password
Review training &
documentation requirements
Review
Test Jperating systems upgrades
Install Jperating systems upgrades
Schedule Downtime for Reboots
Create/maintain user accounts
Change User Account
passwords
As Required