Check list before server goes to Production
 

My manager assigned me a small project to create a check list regarding production server. What are the things we need to consider before server goes to production?

There are many things which you should check before you bring any server into production. It’s better to prepare a checklist for servers and use it as standard going forward. Also prepare a check list for hardening of servers which will help you in future.

following is example of checklist....

Item Specifications Remarks
Server Requirement
1.0 What is the Role of the server ?
1.1 What are backup requirements for the servers? ( responsibility/ retention )
1.2 What is the CPU specification?
1.3 What is RAM requirement?
1.4 How much Hard disk space is needed?
1.5 Is Database used, if yes provide details including database management responsibilities?