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IT Team Routine Tasks

Daily Tasks

TaskFrequencyAssigned To
Monitor System HealthDaily
- Check server uptimeDaily
- Monitor network trafficDaily
- Review system logsDaily
Backup VerificationDaily
- Verify daily backupsDaily
Security MonitoringDaily
- Review security alertsDaily
- Update antivirus definitionsDaily
- Check failed login attemptsDaily
User SupportDaily
- Address IT support ticketsDaily
- Provide technical assistanceDaily

Weekly Tasks

TaskFrequencyAssigned To
Update DocumentationWeekly
- Update system documentationWeekly
Backup VerificationWeekly
- Perform sample restoresWeekly

Monthly Tasks

TaskFrequencyAssigned To
System UpdatesMonthly
- Apply OS and software patchesMonthly
- Update installed applicationsMonthly
Network MaintenanceMonthly
- Inspect network hardwareMonthly
- Test network redundancyMonthly

Quarterly Tasks

TaskFrequencyAssigned To
Security AuditQuarterly
- Conduct security auditQuarterly
- Update firewall rulesQuarterly
Performance ReviewQuarterly
- Analyze performance metricsQuarterly
- Identify improvement areasQuarterly
Backup TestingQuarterly
- Perform test restoreQuarterly
- Verify backup integrityQuarterly
Capacity PlanningQuarterly
- Review current capacityQuarterly
- Update inventoriesQuarterly
User TrainingQuarterly
- Conduct training sessionsQuarterly
- Gather feedbackQuarterly
Computer CleaningQuarterly
- Clean physical computersQuarterly
- Clean peripherals (keyboards, mice)Quarterly
- Check and clean internal components (fans, vents)Quarterly

Annual Tasks

TaskFrequencyAssigned To
Full System AuditAnnually
- Comprehensive auditAnnually
- Ensure policy complianceAnnually
Disaster Recovery DrillAnnually
- Conduct recovery drillAnnually
- Document issuesAnnually
Policy ReviewAnnually
- Review IT policiesAnnually
- Update proceduresAnnually
Strategic PlanningAnnually
- Develop IT strategic planAnnually
- Align IT goalsAnnually
Infrastructure ReviewAnnually
- Review IT infrastructureAnnually
- Plan upgrades/replacementsAnnually
Budget PlanningAnnually
- Prepare annual IT budgetAnnually
- Review past expendituresAnnually
Compliance AuditAnnually
- Ensure regulatory complianceAnnually
- Prepare for external auditsAnnually
Review Vendor ContractsAnnually
- Review vendor contractsAnnually
- Negotiate termsAnnually
Employee Performance ReviewAnnually
- Conduct performance reviewsAnnually
- Set goals for next yearAnnually

Note: Assign team members to specific tasks based on their roles and responsibilities within the IT department.