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TABLE OF CONTENTS – DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATE

Distribution and Safe Guarding of Network Documentation
Network Document Distribution
Revision of Network Documentation
Ethernet & IP Address Configuration
Server Configuration
Network Authentication Server
Network User & Group Configuration
Directory Permissions
Example - Server Configuration
Mail Server Specifications
ISP & Connectivity Information
List of E-Mail users as configured on Mail Server
Workstation Configurations
Network Printer Configuration
Firewall Configuration
Virus Configuration
Backup Software Configuration
Network Password Information

MINIMUM DISASTER RECOVERY PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
PDC and BDC Servers – Operating System Rebuilds
Procedure to Rebuild Operating System Volumes
User Profile Rebuilds

BACKUP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Tape Rotation Policy
Off-Site Tape Storage
Tape Collection Policy
Off-site Storage Schedules
Tape Collection Documentation
Backup Selection
Data Test Restore Procedures
Backup Procedures to be completed daily
Backup Log Form Documentation
Testing & Maintaining UPS Systems
Guidelines on Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Guidelines for UPS Sizing
UPS Topology
UPS Monitoring
Password Protection & Policies

GENERAL
Password Policy to all Computer Users
Electronic Communication Policy
Contact Information – Emergency and General
IT Related Disasters – Priority Notification
Emergency Contact Information
Computer Supplier/Warranty Information
Company Management & Staff Contact Information
Software Packages, Licensing and Distribution
Server Software
User Application Software
Detailed Description of Software installed per user
Location of Software Licenses
Location of Hardware Supplier Invoices & Agreements
General Information on Server Build Configuration
Disk Drive Configuration
SCSI Rules & Bus Configuration
Software Raid vs. Hardware Raid

Includes Guidelines to Implement Company Disaster Recovery Planning

Project Plan Outline
 - Phase 1 - Pre-Planning Activities (Project Initiation)
 - Phase 2 - Vulnerability Assessment and General Definition of Requirements
 - Phase 3 - Business Impact Assessment (BIA)
 - Phase 4 - Detailed Definition of Requirements
 - Phase 5 - Plan Development
 - Phase 6 - Testing/Exercising Program
 - Phase 7 - Maintenance Program
 - Phase 8 - Initial Plan Testing and Implementation


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