Colocated And/Or Production Server Audit If you’re relocating servers, switching IT providers, or simply haven’t had a clear picture of your server environment in a while, a server audit is the right first step. It tells you exactly what you have, what’s at risk, and what needs attention — before something breaks or before Firewall Technical takes over management of your systems.
What a Server Audit Actually Reveals
Our audits give you a complete, honest picture of your server environment. We look at:
System health and configuration — what hardware and software you’re running, how it’s configured, and where that configuration has drifted from best practice over time.
Backup reliability — what’s being backed up, how often, and whether those backups would actually work if you needed them. This matters more than most businesses realize: a significant share of backup tapes and media fail when actually tested, often without anyone knowing until a real recovery is attempted.
Performance and capacity — disk space, memory usage, and CPU load, so you know whether your current servers can handle your business today and over the next year or two.
Security posture — patch status, firmware versions on routers and firewalls, and security settings across your environment. Outdated patches and firmware are among the most common ways attackers gain access.
Monitoring gaps — what’s currently being watched, what isn’t, and where blind spots exist that could let a problem go unnoticed until it becomes serious.
Likely points of failure — based on age, configuration, and current condition, which components are most likely to cause problems first.
What You Get: A clear executive summary highlighting what needs attention soonest, detailed findings for your IT team or ours to act on, and a prioritized plan — starting with quick wins and building toward longer-term improvements. No jargon, no guesswork about what to fix first.
What We Audit
Firewall Technical’s server audits cover the full range of server environments Ottawa businesses run, including:
- Microsoft Server environments, including Active Directory, file servers, and SQL Server
- Web servers running Apache
- Virtualized infrastructure running VMware
- Linux servers, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, and SUSE distributions
Whether you’re running a single server or a complex multi-platform environment, we tailor the audit to what you actually have rather than applying a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Why This Matters: Most Ottawa businesses we work with don’t know the full picture of their own server environment — not because they’re careless, but because server infrastructure tends to accumulate undocumented changes over years of normal operation. An audit closes that gap and gives you (or us) a documented baseline to manage from going forward.
When a Server Audit Makes Sense
A server audit is the right move in a few common situations:
You’re relocating servers to a new hosting facility or data centre, and need a clear baseline before the move.
You’re switching IT providers, and want an objective picture of what you’re inheriting — or what Firewall Technical is taking over management of.
You haven’t had a server review in years and aren’t confident your current setup reflects best practices or your actual risk exposure.
You’re planning a budget or infrastructure refresh and need solid data on what’s aging, what’s underused, and what needs replacing soonest.
You’ve had a recent incident or near-miss and want a thorough look at what else might need attention before something else goes wrong.
Why Ottawa Businesses Choose Firewall Technical for Server Audits
We’re vendor-agnostic. We’re not selling you a specific hardware brand or platform. Our recommendations are based on what’s actually right for your environment and budget.
We work across platforms. Whether you’re running Microsoft, Linux, VMware, or a mix, our team has the depth to audit it properly rather than only handling whichever platform happens to be our specialty.
We give you a real plan, not just a report. A list of findings without prioritization just creates anxiety. Our deliverables are organized so you know exactly what to address first, what can wait, and what the realistic path forward looks like.
We’re local. When questions come up about the findings, or when it’s time to act on the recommendations, you’re working with an Ottawa-based team who can be on-site, not a remote audit firm that disappears once the report is delivered.
Get Started
If it’s time to get a clear, honest picture of your server environment, Firewall Technical’s audit team is ready to help — whether you’re planning a move, switching providers, or just want to know exactly where things stand.
Call 613-288-5805 or email support@firewalltechnical.com to schedule your server audit.