On the 18th of July, I installed a new server, it reminded me how good it is to have a plan going into a server install/replacement.  Things seemed to go fairly well.  I set up the computer in an out of the way location with a network connection.  I began the file transfer, while that was happening I cleaned and setup the new area for the server, ran cables and moved the UPS.  Once the files had finished copying I moved the server into place, did a final check of the new system, then proceeded to check the other PCs in the network making sure that the programs were all working correctly and network drives were mapped for each computer.  I cleaned up and packed up and I was off.

Next time I think that maybe a check list wouldn’t go astray.  Things like network drive mappings, programs that rely on networked information, fill in the blank areas for documentation notes could all be part of the checklist.  I am sure that so many more things should go on the check list.  I might work on a generic list so that I have something to start from for future installs.

After all of the hype and the work had been done, I was left with working out a way to store important information like serial numbers and activation keys, CD/DVDs, warranty information and cards for each computer.  At present I am using the motherboard boxes and labelling them with the computer name, this seems to be efficient and sufficient enough for the moment.