Services

Documentation of critical IT services like DNS, Exchange, and Teams to ensure availability, security, and compliance.

Introduction to the “Services” Segment

The Services segment in Docusnap365 provides detailed documentation of critical IT services that support business processes and ensure smooth IT operations. By centrally recording these services and visualizing their connections with other IT components, Docusnap365 helps maintain a clear and comprehensive view of the infrastructure.

Currently Documented Services

The “Services” segment includes a variety of essential services that facilitate core IT functions:

  • Microsoft 365 Services

    • Exchange Online: Cloud-based email service.
    • Microsoft Teams: Communication and collaboration platform.
    • OneDrive: Cloud storage for users.
    • SharePoint Online: Document management and team collaboration platform.
  • DNS Server
    Handles name resolution within the network.

  • DHCP Server
    Dynamically assigns IP addresses to network devices.

  • Microsoft SQL Server
    A database management system for storing and managing large datasets.

Dependencies Center: Relationships

The Dependencies Center in the “Services” segment visualizes the connections between services and other IT components, offering a holistic view of the infrastructure.

Key Connections in the Dependencies Center

  • Service to Management Services in the “Management Services” Segment

    • Microsoft 365 Services (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive) to Microsoft 365 Management Service
      These services are linked to the Microsoft 365 management service, which provides centralized administration and control.
  • Service to Windows Systems in the “Systems” Segment

    • DNS and DHCP to Windows Systems
      DNS and DHCP services are connected to the respective Windows systems hosting them, creating a direct link between the services and their underlying systems.

Documentation Objectives

The “Services” segment aims to achieve several key goals:

  • Comprehensive Overview and Transparency
    Documenting all critical services and their dependencies provides a centralized information source, enhancing transparency and traceability across the infrastructure.

  • Efficient Management and Resource Planning
    Linking services to management services and Windows systems enables efficient management and resource optimization.

  • Compliance and Audits
    Detailed documentation supports adherence to regulatory and internal policies and simplifies audit processes.

Conclusion

The Services segment in Docusnap365 offers comprehensive documentation and visualization of critical IT services. The connections in the Dependencies Center provide a clear overview of the relationships between services, management services, and Windows systems. This detailed representation helps organizations efficiently manage their IT infrastructure, minimize risks, and ensure the availability of key services.


Microsoft Exchange Online

Documentation of the cloud-based email and calendar service. Includes information on mailboxes, distribution groups, and policies.

Microsoft Teams

Documentation of configurations and Teams within the collaboration platform. Includes details on team memberships, channels, and policies.

Microsoft SharePoint Online

Documentation of SharePoint sites, permissions, and content libraries to support collaboration and document management.

Microsoft OneDrive

Documentation of OneDrive storage per user, including configurations and storage status.

Microsoft DNS-Server

Documentation and inventory of DNS servers, including zones, query management, and forwarders.

Microsoft DHCP-Server

Documentation of DHCP servers, focusing on IP address allocation, scope configuration, and lease information.

Microsoft SQL Server

Documentation of SQL Server instances, including databases, security roles, backups, and maintenance plans.