The first part of a good backup and recovery plan is thorough documentation, which involves understanding equipment inventory. This is useful for identifying which pieces of equipment you have, which are extra but may come in handy, and which are completely superfluous. Any good IT admin knows which equipment he or she has and where to find it. That way if there is a problem, whether small or large, spare equipment is quickly accessible. Good asset management also helps prevent employee theft, which can certainly happen at any organization.