Properly deploying new servers for clients requires managed services providers to carefully plan and execute such initiatives. Keeping those servers running properly is an even bigger challenge. MSPs need to adopt methodic maintenance practices to help spot issues early and prevent problems from resulting in unplanned downtime and lost data.

Servers present so many fronts for failure and it’s difficult to know where to start. Using a checklist, like this one from TechRepublic Premium, can help busy technicians systematically review numerous aspects in an order that doesn’t introduce additional problems.

The download comprises a five-page PDF and spreadsheet.

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