Scribd
Upload
776 views

Network Documentation Template

The document outlines steps for creating a network documentation plan, including gathering device and configuration details, creating network diagrams, documenting IP addresses, inventories, security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and user guides, with regular updates and central storage of all documentation.

Uploaded by

Ibrahim Enwuzor
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as XLSX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
776 views

Network Documentation Template

The document outlines steps for creating a network documentation plan, including gathering device and configuration details, creating network diagrams, documenting IP addresses, inventories, security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and user guides, with regular updates and central storage of all documentation.

Uploaded by

Ibrahim Enwuzor
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as XLSX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

Step Description

1 Gather Information:
2 Create Network Diagrams:
3 IP Address Documentation:
4 Device Inventory:
5 Configuration Details:
6 Network Services:
7 Security Documentation:
8 Disaster Recovery Plan:
9 User Documentation:
10 Regular Updates:
11 Central Repository:
Entries
- List all network devices: routers, switches, servers, firewalls, etc. - Note physical locations and connections. - Collect IP addre
- Use a tool like draw.io (online), Microsoft Visio, or pen and paper. - Draw physical diagrams with device symbols and location
- Create a table with columns for device name, IP address, subnet, gateway, and description.
- List each device with details: name, manufacturer, model, serial number, firmware/OS version, location.
- Document IP addresses, VLANs, routing protocols for network devices. - Note server configurations, services, applications, se
- Describe services or protocols: DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall. - Include DNS server addresses, DHCP ranges, VPN configurations, fi
- Note security details: ACLs, encryption methods, password policies, intrusion detection systems.
- Outline recovery plan: backup procedures, redundancy configurations, emergency contacts.
- Create user guides: network connection, accessing shared resources, basic troubleshooting.
- Set a schedule to review and update documentation: after configuration changes, regularly to keep it current.
- Store documentation: digital (dedicated folder on computer or shared drive), physical (binder or folder for printed copies).
IP Address Documentation:

Device Name IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway

Device Inventory:

Device Name Manufacturer Model Serial Number

Configuration Details:

Routing
Device Name Username Password Protocols
Description

Firmware/OS
Mac-Address Version Location

Services &
Server Configurations Applications

You might also like