Preventive Maintenance
We always stress importance Preventive Maintenance (PM) – usually one of most ignored aspects of keeping the computer systems and networks up and running. Below we have outlined preventive maintenance activities we perform and their corresponding outcomes: | Preventive Maintenance Service | Benefits | | Anti-virus software updates, regular virus scans: keep antivirus software updates current. | Minimize the risks associated with receiving infected files. Valuable files aren't compromised/destroyed by virus infections. | | Data Backups, protection and Disaster Recovery. Evaluating backup strategy, testing, monitoring and verification of functionality of data backups and restores. | Increase system uptime and critical data availability in case of data loss. Backups are an essential part of data protection. | | Spyware, adware, malware sweep system scan and removal of malicious software. | Prevents intruders from unauthorized data access/manipulation, entering and controlling you system. This activity is crucial especially when you shop online and/or do online banking, which involve secure transfers of confidential and personal information. | | Regular Hard Disk Defragmentation: reorganization of data stored on hard drives. | Allows to keep your PC running at peak performance. | | Operating System Security Updates and Patches installation. Automating software-related preventive maintenance activities whenever possible. | Keeping Operating System up-to-date will provide fixes to security vulnerabilities and holes as well as resolutions to well known and identified software bugs. | | Temporary and unnecessary files clean-up. Old, unused programs removal. The registry and Startup environment cleanup. | Freeing up disk space. Overall system performance improvement. Faster system boot-ups. | | Regular cooling system Inspections and cleanup: verify functionality of cooling fans, vents and heat sinks. | Increase longevity of CPU and other components by avoiding overheating. | | Current hardware review/inventory and recommendations for upgrades if necessary for uninterrupted system functionality. | Proactively plan for hardware upgrades and replacements to prevent last minute, costly purchases. |
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