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IT Resources

Free checklists, guides, and templates to help you manage, plan, and optimise your business IT with confidence.

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IT Support

Essential checklists and templates for managing your IT support setup — audits, SLAs, asset tracking, and incident management.

Checklist420 KB

IT Support Audit Checklist

Assess your current IT support setup with this comprehensive audit covering response times, coverage, escalation, and service quality.

Template385 KB

Helpdesk SLA Template

Customisable service level agreement template for IT support contracts with response time tiers, escalation paths, and KPIs.

Spreadsheet12 KB

IT Asset Inventory Tracker

Track all hardware, software, and licences across your organisation with automated renewal alerts and lifecycle management.

Guide510 KB

IT Support Vendor Comparison Guide

How to evaluate and compare managed IT support providers — pricing models, service scope, and questions to ask before signing.

Template340 KB

IT Incident Response Template

Structured template for documenting, escalating, and resolving IT incidents with severity classification and post-mortem analysis.

IT Office Moves

Plan and execute a seamless IT relocation — pre-move assessments, move-day procedures, and post-move verification guides.

Checklist475 KB

Office Move IT Checklist

Step-by-step IT checklist covering 12 weeks pre-move planning, move-day tasks, and post-move verification for a seamless relocation.

Guide620 KB

Server Room Relocation Guide

Planning and executing a server room move with zero data loss and minimal downtime — risk assessment, logistics, and rollback plans.

Template390 KB

Network Infrastructure Assessment

Document your current network setup before an office move to plan the new configuration — switches, cabling, WiFi, and ISP requirements.

Template280 KB

Move-Day Communication Templates

Pre-written email and notice templates to keep staff informed throughout the IT transition — from announcement to go-live confirmation.

Checklist360 KB

Post-Move IT Verification Checklist

Systematic verification of every system, connection, and device after your office relocation — 85 interactive checkboxes across 6 areas.

Network Admin

Technical resources for managing and securing your business network — audits, documentation, firewall policies, and VLAN planning.

Checklist490 KB

Network Security Audit Checklist

Comprehensive audit of firewalls, access controls, encryption standards, and vulnerability management across your entire network.

Template410 KB

Network Documentation Template

Document your entire network topology, IP addressing schemes, VLANs, device configurations, and admin credentials securely.

Guide550 KB

Firewall Configuration Best Practices

Essential firewall rules, port management, zone-based policies, and security configurations for business networks.

Guide480 KB

Network Performance Monitoring Guide

Setting up and interpreting network monitoring tools — SNMP, NetFlow, alerting thresholds, and baseline performance metrics.

Spreadsheet9 KB

VLAN Planning Worksheet

Plan and document your VLAN architecture with subnet allocation, inter-VLAN routing, access control lists, and port assignments.

Virtual CIO

Strategic IT planning resources — technology roadmaps, budget templates, risk assessments, and digital transformation frameworks.

Template520 KB

IT Strategy Template

Build a 3-year IT strategy aligned with your business goals — infrastructure, security, cloud adoption, and budget planning.

Template440 KB

Technology Roadmap Template

Visual roadmap template for planning technology investments, upgrades, and milestones across quarterly and annual timescales.

Spreadsheet14 KB

IT Budget Planning Spreadsheet

Comprehensive IT budget planner covering hardware, software, licensing, managed services, and capital vs operational expenditure.

Checklist460 KB

Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment

Evaluate your organisation's readiness for digital transformation across people, processes, technology, and culture.

Template380 KB

IT Risk Assessment Template

Identify, assess, and prioritise IT risks with impact scoring, mitigation strategies, and risk register documentation.

Cloud Email

Microsoft 365 migration guides, email security resources, and licence comparison tools for cloud email management.

Checklist430 KB

Office 365 Migration Checklist

End-to-end migration checklist from legacy email to Microsoft 365 — pre-migration audit, data transfer, DNS changes, and user training.

Guide510 KB

Email Security Best Practices

Protect your organisation from phishing, spoofing, and email-based threats — SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and user awareness training.

Guide370 KB

Microsoft 365 Licence Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of Business Basic, Standard, and Premium licences — features, storage, security, and per-user pricing.

Checklist350 KB

Email Archiving & Compliance Checklist

Ensure your email retention and archiving meets UK GDPR and industry regulations — policies, legal holds, and audit trails.

Guide580 KB

Microsoft 365 Admin Setup Guide

Step-by-step guide to configuring Microsoft 365 admin centre — security policies, conditional access, and user management.

Azure Cloud

Azure migration planning resources — readiness assessments, cost comparisons, security hardening, and disaster recovery templates.

Checklist470 KB

Azure Migration Assessment Checklist

Assess your infrastructure readiness for Azure migration — workload compatibility, dependency mapping, and migration wave planning.

Guide540 KB

Cloud vs On-Premise Cost Comparison

Compare the true total cost of ownership between on-premise servers and Azure cloud over 1, 3, and 5 year horizons.

Guide320 KB

Azure Resource Naming Convention Guide

Standardise your Azure resource naming for better organisation, governance, and cost tracking across subscriptions and resource groups.

Template450 KB

Cloud Disaster Recovery Planning Template

Plan your Azure-based disaster recovery strategy with RTO and RPO targets, failover procedures, and testing schedules.

Checklist490 KB

Azure Security Best Practices

Harden your Azure environment with identity management, network security groups, data encryption, and monitoring controls.

Cloud Networking

Cisco Meraki deployment guides, WiFi planning tools, and SD-WAN readiness resources for cloud-managed networking.

Checklist440 KB

Meraki Deployment Checklist

Step-by-step deployment guide for Cisco Meraki access points, switches, and security appliances — from unboxing to dashboard configuration.

Guide560 KB

WiFi Site Survey Guide

How to plan and conduct a wireless site survey for optimal coverage — tools, methodology, heat mapping, and access point placement.

Spreadsheet11 KB

Network Capacity Planning Worksheet

Calculate bandwidth requirements based on user count, device types, application demands, and growth projections.

Guide500 KB

Multi-Site Networking Guide

Connecting and managing networks across multiple office locations with cloud-managed SD-WAN, VPN tunnels, and centralised policies.

Checklist380 KB

SD-WAN Readiness Assessment

Evaluate whether your business is ready to transition from traditional WAN to SD-WAN — current infrastructure, ISP diversity, and application needs.

Cloud Backup

Backup strategy guides, disaster recovery testing checklists, and business continuity planning templates for data protection.

Guide530 KB

Backup Strategy Planning Guide

Design a 3-2-1 backup strategy covering on-site, off-site, and cloud backup — frequency, retention, encryption, and recovery testing.

Checklist410 KB

Disaster Recovery Testing Checklist

Test your disaster recovery plan with tabletop exercises, partial failovers, and full simulation drills — scheduling and documentation.

Template360 KB

Data Classification Template

Classify your business data by sensitivity and criticality to prioritise backup frequency, security controls, and retention periods.

Template480 KB

Business Continuity Plan Template

Create a business continuity plan covering IT systems, communication chains, recovery procedures, and staff responsibilities.

Guide390 KB

Backup Retention Policy Guide

Define how long to keep backups based on legal requirements, industry regulations, and business operational needs.

Web Development

Website planning templates, performance audit checklists, and CMS selection guides for your web development projects.

Template450 KB

Website Requirements Document Template

Capture your website's functional and non-functional requirements before development — user stories, features, integrations, and constraints.

Template380 KB

Web Project Brief Template

Define scope, objectives, target audience, brand guidelines, and success metrics for your web development project.

Checklist420 KB

Website Performance Audit Checklist

Audit page speed, Core Web Vitals, image optimisation, caching, CDN configuration, and render-blocking resources.

Checklist400 KB

Accessibility Compliance Checklist

Verify WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across navigation, content, forms, colour contrast, media, and assistive technology support.

Guide520 KB

CMS Selection Comparison Guide

Compare WordPress, Shopify, custom builds, and headless CMS options — features, costs, scalability, and best-fit scenarios.

Security

Cybersecurity checklists, GDPR compliance guides, phishing awareness materials, and incident response planning templates.

Checklist500 KB

Cybersecurity Assessment Checklist

Evaluate your organisation's security posture across networks, endpoints, identity management, data protection, and staff awareness.

Checklist460 KB

GDPR Compliance Checklist

Ensure your data handling meets UK GDPR requirements — lawful basis, consent, data subject rights, breach notification, and record keeping.

Guide540 KB

Phishing Awareness Training Guide

Train your team to identify and report phishing attempts — real-world examples, red flags, simulation exercises, and reporting procedures.

Template310 KB

Password Policy Template

Implement a robust password policy covering complexity requirements, rotation schedules, MFA enforcement, and privileged account management.

Template470 KB

Security Incident Response Plan

Structured incident response plan covering detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review with role assignments.

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