IT Guy check list for Work from Home?

[openmind (one2254)]

Hi all,

Before I leave the office, to start working from home, as an IT guy, better to make list, so I really don’t need to come in between, unless critical req.

1. Remote access to office with VPN and any other unattended
2. Copy of all documentation and passwords in secure way
3. A backup internet if actual one have issues
4. Check n/w monitor alerts working properly
5. A pc or some set up to test backups
6. A pc to test something on office network
7. Copy of all business related software

Please add your suggestions.

Ah yes, some tool to fix my computer

[adrian_ych]

Are you looking at the Corporate end or home end ??

[jeffjanor6063 (Jeff-J)]

I know when I went to work from home I made sure I had more than one way to remote into the office. I had the standard VPN, then I also have Teamviewer.

I even have the ability to remotely power cycle my firewall or fiber modem should they lock up. I am using the wifi off my backup internet to run some smart plugs.

I would also look into depending on how long you are working from home, do you want a dual monitor setup.

I tested all my credentials to my remote management iLOs before I left.

I installed a security camera as well as a temperature sensor in our server room so I could keep eyes on things.

I also took home a number of items so I could still continue to work on projects while at home.

What about phones??? If you have a headset bring it home.

[MI50]

I have to add one thing Just make sure when your video conferencing with the office dont stand up if you in your underwear from the bottom down.

[kellyforsharp]

Yep! We pretty much had the same idea with our tips: https://business.sharpusa.com/Portals/0/downloads/Infographics/Empower-Employees-To-Work-Remotely.pdf

And, @ethanhunt3007 ​, I’d have to agree. Make sure you’re prepared for people to actually see you on video conferences!

[spiceuser-1nzm7]

I used to slap a shirt and tie on and sit at my desk in my shorts or pajama bottoms…I’d sit there in TCs thinking “wouldn’t they get a surprise if I stood up…”