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The IT Manager's Morning Routine for Smooth Operations
workro desk team·5 min read·10 May 2026
Why a Morning Routine?
The best IT managers start every day with a quick health scan. This 15-minute routine catches problems before they become emergencies.
The 15-Minute Morning Routine
- Minutes 1-3: Check server room temperature and UPS status
- Minutes 4-6: Review overnight backup completion status
- Minutes 7-9: Check disk space on critical servers
- Minutes 10-12: Review security alerts from firewall and antivirus
- Minutes 13-15: Scan open ticket backlog and prioritise today's work
Weekly Additions
- Monday: Review SLA compliance from last week
- Wednesday: Check vendor delivery status
- Friday: Plan next week's maintenance windows
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