We went with Dell since they handle all the setup and such checklists.
There is one thing you won't find on any checklist today. Since a server can be for any number of reasons, only you know that it should have a specific setup. That goes on your list.
As to the network drops, as you are the manager I think you should know that one.
Can you share how you got this far without knowing your number of clients?
Hello,
I need help in figuring out a checklist on what needs to be available prior to having new servers being installed/deployed. My IT Division wants nothing to do with this project and I am completely clueless as what needs to be done prior to server install. We have the equipment ordered, servers, switches. I have no clue to how many network drop is required. Please help.

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