Tips for your network when leaving for Thanksgiving

We hope this week you will be able to take some time and get away from the office and enjoy being with family and friends.  If you are going to be away from the office for several days, here are a few tips for what to do with your computers and network:

1. If your server is in a cabinet, make sure the cabinet is locked while you are away.
2. Before you leave for the holiday, make sure all users are logged out of the server.
3. It is actually a good idea to leave your computers on (if there are no weather concerns) while you are way.  Off hours are a good time to run antivirus scans and Windows updates.
4. If you do leave your computers on, be sure to log out of your systems.
5. If you expect to connect remotely over the holiday in order to check email and such, make sure to give your system a fresh reboot before you leave.
6. Make sure the office is locked and secured for the long holiday weekend.