Reducing how often things break.
WHAT PREVENTS MOST FAULTS
Equipment that is current and supported Firmware updates applied Adequate cooling and protected power Good cabling, properly installed Documentation
WHAT TO DO MONTHLY
Check equipment is current Check nothing is overheating Review connected devices
WHAT TO DO ANNUALLY
Review equipment age and support status Test backup connectivity Review documentation Check cabling condition
WHAT TO REPLACE PROACTIVELY
Equipment out of support Cables that have been damaged Anything that has caused repeated faults
WHAT TO AVOID
Running equipment until it fails Adding devices without considering capacity Undocumented changes
THAT LAST POINT
Most mysterious faults follow an undocumented change.
WHAT TO RECORD
Every change, with the date and reason.
WHAT THAT ENABLES
Answering "what changed" immediately.
