In every
aspect of networking, keeping accurate and updated documentation will reduce troubleshooting time and help you manage the network more effectively
Practice of measuring and recording your network’s current state of operation is called baselining
An asset management system includes an inventory of the total number of components on the network as well as each device’s configuration files, model number, serial number, location on the network, and a technical contact for support
Document any changes to a network as the result of maintenance or upgrades in a change management system