Chapter Summary Continued
The facility audit documents the location and description of every piece of equipment on the network.
The operational audit, the first to be conducted after the network goes into service, ensures that the network is performing to optimal levels; it also establishes a baseline for normal operations.
The network administrator performs an efficiency audit to evaluate the physical media and the capabilities of the personnel.
The security audit determines which files need security measures and which need backup.
The performance evaluation points out the strengths and weaknesses of the network.