Using tools such as Crystal Reports however, it is possible to produce reports containing accurate and useful information. If the IT environment is unstable or unreliable, consider having an audit performed on to determine the root of its problems. Trouble avoidance will always be preferable to troubleshooting. Being proactive in an IT environment will not avoid all problems but it will go a long way towards providing both stability and reliability to it. Ensure that there is adequate virus protection.
Viruses are real and they can do serious damage to the entire environment.
Test the data backup system occasionally. Don't believe that it's working because the back ups occur regularly. Try restoring some files every now and then to ensure the tapes are readable. This series of questions was put together to help us understand how people within the not for profit industry used strategic planning to help them accomplish their mandate. We heard many people say that there wasn't enough time in the day to participate in any strategic planning let alone execute one.