It is an inevitable fact that things will go wrong with your network and computer workstations. Whether it be through user error, malicious intent (such as viruses), or simply through the frequent use of a computer, software and settings on a computer tend to deteriorate with time.

Many problems can be avoided however with a program of preventative maintenance, including:

• Frequent or automated virus updates
• Frequent software updates and upgrades
• Managed backup solutions
• Periodic checks and clean-up activities
• Taking care of small issues, before they become large ones

The key to maintenance of all kinds can be summed up by the following:

There is a point in the life of every problem, when it is large enough to be noticed, but still small enough to be solved easily