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Know How

Central Filing System

Step 8: Follow-up

  • Offer a constant support during the first months. This is usually done by the owner of the system. The first three months are the most challenging since following the new system has not become a routine yet. 
  • Organise a follow-up day after the first three months when the functionality of the system will be reviewed and if required changes can be made to the structure.
  • Unfortunately, setting up the system is not a once-and-done investment. It isn’t enough to buy the right equipment and set it up with the right security. You also have to plan to maintain your technology and to replace equipment when it reaches the end of its service life. Proactive maintenance of your technology will save you a lot of headaches and ensure that your technology is doing what you need it to.
  • In addition to maintaining your system, you need to plan to replace it. Technology changes quickly, and even if your old equipment is still functional, it may be obsolete. It is best to replace old equipment before it dies rather than waiting until something goes terribly wrong. Computers generally have a lifespan of three to five years. Servers and network equipment are generally fine for five to seven years. While your equipment may function longer, the performance it provides probably won’t be adequate to your needs, and the longer you wait, the greater the risk of a major malfunction.