IT Team Routine Tasks
Daily Tasks
| Task | Frequency | Assigned To |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor System Health | Daily | |
| - Check server uptime | Daily | |
| - Monitor network traffic | Daily | |
| - Review system logs | Daily | |
| Backup Verification | Daily | |
| - Verify daily backups | Daily | |
| Security Monitoring | Daily | |
| - Review security alerts | Daily | |
| - Update antivirus definitions | Daily | |
| - Check failed login attempts | Daily | |
| User Support | Daily | |
| - Address IT support tickets | Daily | |
| - Provide technical assistance | Daily |
Weekly Tasks
| Task | Frequency | Assigned To |
|---|---|---|
| Update Documentation | Weekly | |
| - Update system documentation | Weekly | |
| Backup Verification | Weekly | |
| - Perform sample restores | Weekly |
Monthly Tasks
| Task | Frequency | Assigned To |
|---|---|---|
| System Updates | Monthly | |
| - Apply OS and software patches | Monthly | |
| - Update installed applications | Monthly | |
| Network Maintenance | Monthly | |
| - Inspect network hardware | Monthly | |
| - Test network redundancy | Monthly |
Quarterly Tasks
| Task | Frequency | Assigned To |
|---|---|---|
| Security Audit | Quarterly | |
| - Conduct security audit | Quarterly | |
| - Update firewall rules | Quarterly | |
| Performance Review | Quarterly | |
| - Analyze performance metrics | Quarterly | |
| - Identify improvement areas | Quarterly | |
| Backup Testing | Quarterly | |
| - Perform test restore | Quarterly | |
| - Verify backup integrity | Quarterly | |
| Capacity Planning | Quarterly | |
| - Review current capacity | Quarterly | |
| - Update inventories | Quarterly | |
| User Training | Quarterly | |
| - Conduct training sessions | Quarterly | |
| - Gather feedback | Quarterly | |
| Computer Cleaning | Quarterly | |
| - Clean physical computers | Quarterly | |
| - Clean peripherals (keyboards, mice) | Quarterly | |
| - Check and clean internal components (fans, vents) | Quarterly |
Annual Tasks
| Task | Frequency | Assigned To |
|---|---|---|
| Full System Audit | Annually | |
| - Comprehensive audit | Annually | |
| - Ensure policy compliance | Annually | |
| Disaster Recovery Drill | Annually | |
| - Conduct recovery drill | Annually | |
| - Document issues | Annually | |
| Policy Review | Annually | |
| - Review IT policies | Annually | |
| - Update procedures | Annually | |
| Strategic Planning | Annually | |
| - Develop IT strategic plan | Annually | |
| - Align IT goals | Annually | |
| Infrastructure Review | Annually | |
| - Review IT infrastructure | Annually | |
| - Plan upgrades/replacements | Annually | |
| Budget Planning | Annually | |
| - Prepare annual IT budget | Annually | |
| - Review past expenditures | Annually | |
| Compliance Audit | Annually | |
| - Ensure regulatory compliance | Annually | |
| - Prepare for external audits | Annually | |
| Review Vendor Contracts | Annually | |
| - Review vendor contracts | Annually | |
| - Negotiate terms | Annually | |
| Employee Performance Review | Annually | |
| - Conduct performance reviews | Annually | |
| - Set goals for next year | Annually |
Note: Assign team members to specific tasks based on their roles and responsibilities within the IT department.