IntroductionAlexus Enterprises has 50 Windows Server 2012 systems deployed across the network, supporting roles such as DNS, DHCP, file and print services, and applications such as email and databases. Due to the importance of these systems to the network, it is necessary for the organization to take the necessary steps to ensure that the servers are kept up to date and in good working order, thus avoiding possible problems within the network business and downtime that might otherwise occur. avoided; for this purpose, it is necessary to implement an IT service plan for the organization (Chernik, 2012). The following server maintenance plan was designed and created with the goal of meeting these specific needs, allowing the organization to continue operating at its most optimal levels. Automated maintenance of PlanServer requires a network administrator to perform necessary tasks with the goal of keeping the network's servers, and the network as a whole, up to date; While small businesses may want the network administrator to perform these tasks manually, for a medium to large network, it becomes more cost-effective for the organization to implement an automated plan for resolving these tasks (Delich, 2014). As Alexus Enterprises has a medium-sized network, it becomes more cost-effective and faster for the organization to implement an automated IT service plan. The service plan will run appropriate patches on the server, examine network performance, address potential security risks, verify that backup systems are still functional, and verify that monitoring systems are working correctly ; furthermore, it should grant the administrator the ability...... middle of paper ......so much?. ETech 7. Retrieved May 18, 2014, from http://blog.etech7.com/blog/bid/178651/What-Is-A-Server-Maintenance-Plan-And-Why-Is-It-ImportantDelich, C. ( 2014). What is server maintenance?. wiseGEEK. Retrieved May 18, 2014 from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-server-maintenance.htmHusmith, K. (2013). The importance of a server maintenance program. TechnologyAce.com - Get the latest news on tech gadgets. Retrieved May 18, 2014 from http://www.technologyace.com/technology/importance-server-maintenance-program/Microsoft. (2014). Home of Windows Server Update Services. Retrieved May 18, 2014, from http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb332157.aspxRouse, M. (2008). What is Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)? Searchwindowsserver.techtarget.com. Retrieved May 18, 2014 from http://searchwindowsserver.techtarget.com/definition/Windows-Server-Update-Services-WSUS