Application server

Number	Tasks	Links	Frequency
1	Check the port usage report.	For more information, see: Accessing audit and ports usage files Viewing the port usage report	Daily.
2	Check the alarm log. The log displays active alarms and resolved alarms.	For more information, see: Logs overview Viewing the alarm logs	Daily.
3	Check the system logs. Use the log to diagnose network problems, security issues, system reboots, and so on.	For more information, see: Logs overview Viewing the system logs	Daily.
4	Follow IT processes for: Security procedures for virus scans Critical updates Windows backups Defragmentation (defrag) Check disk (chkdsk) Scan disk (scandisk) Obtain the recommended schedule for these tasks from your customer IT representative. Analyze the disk before running the Defragment command. Note The Microsoft guideline is to perform the tasks once a week.	For more information, contact your customer IT representative.	As required by internal IT standards. Perform the Disk Defragmenter: During off-peak times. After a major change to the application software. After the addition of many files. When a maintenance alarm in the software instructs you to run the defragment command.
5	Back up the data.	For more information, see: Back up and restore overview Backing up application files	Nightly according to the routine automatic schedule. Perform the backup task as necessary: After making major system changes. After creating new users. When experiencing system problems to avoid losing information entered since the last backup. When a partial backup occurs to avoid losing the data sets that the system did not back up.
6	Verify that the backup completed successfully.	For more information, see Viewing backup logs.	Daily.
7	Restore the data.	For more information, see: Back up and restore overview Performing a restore	Perform the restore task as necessary: If the application server data is lost or corrupted. If the system fails because of data loss. If the hard disk fails.
8	Check for available service packs to download from the Avaya Support website at http://www.avaya.com/support. .		Monthly.
9	Reboot the application server.	For more information see, Shutting down the server.	As necessary or once a year.