Task 1: Inventory Existing Print Servers

As part of the information collection phase of the project, an inventory of current print server assets should be made. This is an important element of understanding the details of the project. The architect will use this information to determine where adequate server coverage exists, where additional server resources are required, and whether the server configuration is adequate for the expected demand.

Important information to collect:

  • Server name

  • Server location

  • Server storage capacity (used and free)

  • Whether the server uses a separate spool drive to improve performance

Windows Server 2003 provides Microsoft Visual Basic® scripts that can be used to automate the collection of this information. Inventory ...

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