Start with workloads
Review design applications, video formats, asset sizes and concurrent tasks rather than choosing on peak speed alone.
Connect working storage, memory and portable drives in one plan.
Review design applications, video formats, asset sizes and concurrent tasks rather than choosing on peak speed alone.
Separate system, source media, cache and archive needs; plan capacity, connectivity and cooling around the workload.
Keep multiple copies of critical projects, separate portable working drives from independent backups and periodically test restoration.
A requirements brief, configuration recommendations, product comparisons and open-item list. Scope, costs and responsibilities for installation, testing, data migration or on-site work require separate agreement.
Device models and current configuration, key applications and workloads, quantities and budget, target dates and mandatory specifications or acceptance requirements.