Network Health Calculator

Where are your network weak spots?

Take this quick test to pinpoint undetected network issues that could be about to cost your business a small fortune, and assess your risk of an office system failure.

1. Do you have a comprehensive backup system, including off site rotation for your backup tapes?
Yes No Not sure
2. Have the most recent anti-virus updates been installed across your system - and is there a maintenance plan that covers future updates?
Yes No Not sure
3. Do you have spam filters that really work?
Yes No Not sure
4. Is your internet connection secured with adequate firewall technology and, if so, do you know if the latest firmware updates have been installed?
Yes No Not sure
5. If you have a wireless network, do you have WEP key security?
Yes No Not sure
6. Does your server have a redundant hard disk drive system and power supply built into it?
Yes No Not sure
7. Do you have a battery backup to protect your server from crashing or even being damaged if there’s a total power failure?
Yes No Not sure
8. Are some key parts of your computer network more than 4 years old?
Yes No Not sure
9. Do you have a disaster recovery plan?
Yes No Not sure
10. Do you have a schedule of pro-active, preventative network maintenance?
Yes No Not sure
11. Have you ever questioned your IT service provider on something and NOT been answered with a smokescreen of meaningless jargon?
Yes No Not sure
  And, lucky last…
12. Let’s be honest, do you look forward to conversations with your current IT provider? (Just answer ‘no’ if you’d rather put seaweed in your ears.)
Yes No Not sure
 

Your score is . Read below to see what this result says about your IT position.

11 or more

 You obviously treat your network with care and respect. Call The Missing Link and we can discuss ways of expanding your IT capabilities and improving your business.
   
7 to 10

   Sounds to us like you know the cost of a network outage and want to avoid it. We’re on your side. Why not call The Missing Link and we’ll help you close up the remaining gaps.
   
4 to 6

  You should call The Missing Link NOW – before your system crashes into a wall of expenses.
   
Less than 3

  Umm, call us. Please call us. Before it all goes horribly wrong.