Optimizing Your IT Infrastructure List of Tools - Info-Tech Research
Optimizing Your IT Infrastructure List of Tools - Info-Tech Research
Optimizing Your IT Infrastructure List of Tools - Info-Tech Research
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<strong>Optimizing</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>IT</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong><strong>List</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tools</strong>Stage 1 > Plan the Plan1.1 Project Concept Worksheet1.2 Business Case Template1.3 Project Definition Statement1.4 High Level Project Plan1.5 Letter to Stakeholders1.6 Project Kick-Off Meeting Agenda1.7 Methodology Overview SpreadsheetStage 2 > Document <strong>Your</strong> BusinessStrategy2.1 Company History & Background2.2 Company Description2.3 Company Vision, Mission & ValuesStatements2.4 Business Unit Core & GoalsStage 3 > Document <strong>Your</strong> Organizational<strong>Infrastructure</strong>3.1 Business Requirements Template3.2 Master <strong>List</strong> <strong>of</strong> Key Business Services3.3 Organizational Chart3.4 Business Support Template3.5 SWOT Analysis3.6 Questions to Focus DiscussionStage 4 > Assess Current <strong>IT</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Maturity4.1 <strong>IT</strong> Environmental Description Statement4.2 Segmented <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Model(preview)4.3a Current Server Status Assessment4.3b Server Status Assessment Worksheet4.4a Current Network Status Assessment4.4b Network Status Assessment WorksheetStage 5 > Conduct a ComprehensiveInventory5.1 Hardware Asset Inventory5.2 Notes on Hardware Asset Inventory5.3 Network Device Inventory5.4 Notes on Detailed Network Diagram5.5 Network Storage Inventory5.6 Telephony Inventory5.7 S<strong>of</strong>tware Asset Inventory5.8 Notes on S<strong>of</strong>tware Asset Inventory5.9 Data Management Inventory5.10 Security Password <strong>Info</strong>rmation5.11 Physical Security Checklists5.12 Data Access Audit
5.13 Change Management Inventory5.14 Project Management Status5.15 <strong>IT</strong> Accounting Status Template5.16 Service Level Agreement StatusTemplate5.17 <strong>IT</strong> HR Skills InventoryStage 6 > Navigate the AssessmentFramework6.1 <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Assessment Framework6.2 Prioritized <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Category ToolStage 7 > Identify PerformanceBenchmarks & Best Practices7.1 <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Target State Overview7.2 Performance Benchmark Overview7.3 Best Practices OverviewStage 8 > Conduct a Gap Analysis8.1 Refined <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Target State8.2 <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Gap Analysis8.3 Recommendations to Resolve<strong>Infrastructure</strong> Gaps8.4 Governing Philosophy Decision SheetStage 9 > Publish & Promote the<strong>Infrastructure</strong> Action Plan9.1 <strong>IT</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Action Plan Template9.2 Notes for the <strong>IT</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> ActionPlan Template9.3 Slides to Present your <strong>IT</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Action Plan9.4 Change Communication Workbook9.5 Communication Plan Template9.6 <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Action Plan PublicationSign-OffStage 10 > Review Implementation & PlanOngoing Development10.1 Checklist for Project Closure10.2 Maintenance Schedule10.3 Project Post-Mortem Template
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