Last updated: December 1, 2021
There are many areas in which IT has grown from very small to what is now a considerable size. This applies not only to newly founded companies, but also to those that only gradually required increasingly larger IT structures. Smaller companies, in particular, usually start out with a fairly rudimentary and uncluttered IT system.
Who feels caught?
A few computers here, a printer there, a switch, a small server and the data backup to it, ready is the local network. Oh yes, we also have a firewall. We remember that this is, after all, our shield from the evil Internet. Router? Oh, that’s right, there is a router in the old office. We almost forgot. Didn’t we connect it with our own switch? Oh yes, we do have a switch. It’s hidden behind the cabinet. Since when does Susanne have her own printer? And often not only the IT structure grows, but also the IT department. Divided into more and more different areas and responsibilities, the clarity suffers slowly but surely.
Yes, we notice something…
At the latest when the company has grown so large that the inventory can no longer be flawlessly reproduced from the collective memory of the IT department, an overview with a clear structure must be recognizable. This is because ever larger IT structures not only require more planning, but also the legally required security precautions, such as the GDPR. In this case, approximate specifications are no longer helpful, but only concrete measures. In addition, reasonable and correct planning for the future can only be done if you know the inventory of the present.
Enjoying the overviews
Fortunately, overviews, compilations, network maps and inventory lists are no longer necessary on colorfully scattered Post-it notes or in Word documents copied together. With proper inventory and documentation software like Docusnap, not only is this information captured automatically. With the extensive reporting that comes standard with Docusnap, information about devices, software, networks, security, and emergency plans is made possible in a clear and organized manner.
Even data about assets that cannot be captured automatically is easily integrated into Docusnap’s database. Some manual work is required here, but the effort is kept within limits. We show you how quickly and easily you can get a clearly structured overview in our short video.
Convince yourself
With Docusnap, inventorying and documenting your own IT becomes child’s play. See for yourself and test Docusnap for 30 days for free. And of course, we offer our full support in case of questions or challenges even during the test phase.
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