Golden rule - 4

Users work during the day, servers at night

Meaning:
Schedule heavy IT tasks—like backups, updates, maintenance, or resource-intensive processes—outside business hours so that normal user work isn’t disrupted.

Why it matters:

1. Minimizes downtime: Users can work without slow systems or interruptions.

2. Improves performance: Servers handle heavy tasks when the network is less busy.

3. Reduces errors: Maintenance tasks are safer when fewer users are active.

4. Optimizes resources: Makes full use of server capacity during off-peak hours.

Best Practices:

• Schedule backups, updates, and scans during nights or weekends.

• Use automated scripts or tools to run tasks outside working hours.

• Notify users of planned maintenance in advance.

• Monitor server performance to ensure tasks finish without issues.