Server Maintenance Checklist

Run monthly to stop small problems becoming outages.

Checklist steps

  1. Apply security patches

    OS and package updates in a maintenance window.

  2. Verify backups restore

    Test a real restore, not just the backup job status.

  3. Check disk, CPU and memory headroom

    Plan capacity before you hit 80 percent.

  4. Review certificate expiry

    Renew anything expiring in the next 60 days.

  5. Review logs and alerts

    Look for repeated errors and noisy alerts.

  6. Audit access and keys

    Remove leavers, rotate stale keys, confirm MFA.

  7. Update the runbook

    Record anything that changed.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 215 minutes end to end once the team knows the steps. Times per step are listed above.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Save it to LemPlates and you can add, remove or reorder steps, assign owners and set due dates.

How often should this be run?

Run it every time the process happens and review the steps at least every six months.