Document Title: IT Infrastructure Audit & Checklist Guide for Enterprises
Author: Punit
Category: IT Infrastructure / Network Management
Format: PDF
Introduction
This guide provides a comprehensive checklist and overview for auditing and
maintaining IT infrastructure in medium to large enterprises. It covers key
components including server management, network monitoring, data backup,
security, and user access control. It is useful for IT professionals, auditors, and
system administrators.
1. Server & Hardware Checklist
Item Description Frequency Status
Physical server Check for hardware damage,
Monthly
inspection overheating
Server uptime
Ensure uptime is above SLA Weekly
monitoring
Disk space usage review Maintain < 80% usage Weekly
RAID configuration
Ensure redundancy and performance Quarterly
check
2. Network & Connectivity
Item Description Frequency Status
LAN performance
Speed, packet loss, latency Weekly
test
WAN link status ISP uptime, failover readiness Daily
Remove obsolete rules, apply principle of
Firewall rule audit Monthly
least privilege
Item Description Frequency Status
VPN access test Verify secure remote access Weekly
3. Security Controls
• Verify antivirus and endpoint protection updates
• Check patch management system for compliance
• Review user account access levels and disable unused accounts
• Conduct vulnerability scan and risk assessments
4. Data Management & Backups
• Confirm backup jobs are completed successfully
• Test restore process monthly
• Ensure off-site or cloud backup is available
• Monitor backup storage space
5. Documentation & Policies
• Network diagrams updated quarterly
• Inventory of assets with lifecycle status
• User onboarding/offboarding documented
• Change management log maintained
Conclusion
Regular IT audits using a structured checklist help ensure reliability, security, and
efficiency. This guide serves as a foundational tool for IT teams aiming for
operational excellence and audit readiness.
How to Use This Guide:
• Use this template during quarterly audits.
• Customize it for your organization's infrastructure.
• Share it with IT team members to assign responsibilities.