Leaving Your Managed IT Service Provider? Read This First

Is your current NJ Managed services provider not cutting it for your business? Making the change to a new MSP can be a pretty daunting task, without the proper preparation that is. Integrated Computer Services has a guideline for all new partners. We make sure on boarding is done in a very organized and professional manner. This promotes a future of smooth sailing for your company. Below are some simple steps to address before transitioning to a new Managed IT Service Provider.

• Documentation of all servers on the network with all appropriate administrative credentials.
• Document network information. (LAN, WAN, VPN, WIFI, etc.)  Be sure to document encryption keys as well as SSIDs. 
• Documentation of all network devices, and all the appropriate administrative credentials.
• Documentation on all data being backed up and the location of the backups.
• Documentation on all software licensing.
• Documentation of email settings.  Include mobile email, Anti-Spam software, etc.
• Contact information and login credentials for your company's DNS provider.
• Documentation of all the firewall settings, including all IP address and login information.
• Contact information and credentials for all third party software
• Documentation and credentials to all SSL Certificate providers.  
• Contact information and account information for your internet service provider.

Your new Managed IT Service Provider will take this critical documentation and secure it for when it's needed.