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Server Room Audit Checklist

by Wayne Roddom, from the Community

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This server room audit checklist helps assess ICT environments across physical security, building facilities, and core infrastructure. Verify controlled access, secure doors and windows, CCTV where required, and 24 hour security. Review backup power, generator testing, UPS details and runtime, HVAC capacity, and fire suppression type and testing. Confirm environmental monitoring, raised floors or pedestals, and housekeeping to remove fire hazards. Evaluate rack stability, cabinet security, spacing, capacity, labeling, password protection, and cable organization. Check disaster recovery readiness including contact lists, backup media handling, and fire proof storage. Record overall ratings for security, facilities, and infrastructure, and capture issues with comments, photos, and timestamps.

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