If you backups are automated, and if not automate them, check to make sure they are working when they are supposed to. Check backups to make sure everything that NEEDS to be backed up is getting backed up.
-----Original Message----- From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 9:44 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: What do you do when things go quiet? Here's the first thought that came to mind.. Thoroughly test and update your disaster recovery plan. Test backups and see if they -actually- restore. Warm regards, Stu From: Paul Hutchings [mailto:paul.hutchi...@mira.co.uk] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:32 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: What do you do when things go quiet? When you finish a major project and there's nothing specific on the horizon, what sort of things do you do to improve the services that you offer your customers? I'm conscious of how I word this as I certainly don't want to come across as complacent or as if there isn't a constant trickle of "things" to be getting on with, but some things can't be done simply due to money ("upgrade entire business to Windows 7 & Office 2010 isn't going to happen) you can reach a point where, until the next bunch of patches and updates come along, the SAN works, vSphere works, Windows works, plus there are limits on what you can do in working hours due to impact. I can always find a stream of things to do such as researching future replacement hardware/software but I'm interested in the things you do to improve the services you offer the business and your users/customers. I've probably not worded that fantastically, but hopefully you get the idea. ________________________________ MIRA Ltd Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0TU, England Registered in England and Wales No. 402570 VAT Registration GB 100 1464 84 The contents of this e-mail are confidential and are solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you receive this e-mail in error, please delete it and notify us either by e-mail, telephone or fax. You should not copy, forward or otherwise disclose the content of the e-mail as this is prohibited. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you do not have permission to disclose, copy, distribute, or open any attachments. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
