IT infrastructure analysis
IT infrastructure analysis is the study, inventory, and evaluation of each “link” of an institution’s information system, usually with the goal of improving it.
Typical objectives of the analysis are to:
- determine the level of IT infrastructure viability;
- to establish the level of current efficiency of system resources utilization;
- to obtain clear recommendations on how to correct errors;
- plan future IT infrastructure improvement activities.
IT analysis can be referred to as a prerequisite for any cooperation agreement between a client and a company that provides IT outsourcing services.
The main components that are analyzed are:
- hardware
- network infrastructure
- software
- security system
Let’s look at each operation in more detail.
Equipment analysis
Examination and assessment of the condition of all equipment included in the infrastructure, as well as employee workstations.
Network infrastructure analysis
Examination and assessment of the state of corporate mail, IP-telephony, as well as all other channels that provide communication between employees and clients.
Software analysis
Such a study includes many processes that affect not only the software, but also the hardware component of the system. It also includes researching all possible methods to protect the infrastructure:
- antiviruses
- inter-network communications
- hacking protection
- backup creation
In the process of such analysis, great attention is paid to all critical elements of information security. For example, the state of UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), the order of access to certain infrastructure nodes in case of any malfunction, etc. are evaluated.
Software analysis
Assessment of the state of the software installed on the enterprise equipment for compliance with the goals of a particular enterprise, as well as determining the legality of its use (license verification).
As a result of such an IT audit, the following data can be obtained:
- assess the overall state of the IT infrastructure
- determine the amount of potential and utilized resources
- identify weaknesses and strengths of all system elements