# Network Architecture Discovery Checklist

Use this worksheet during discovery meetings to capture the minimum information needed for a solid architecture or remediation engagement.

## Business and Mission Context

- Primary business or program objective
- Operational constraints
- Regulatory or accreditation requirements
- Success criteria

## Sites and Connectivity

- Site list and roles
- WAN circuits and providers
- VLAN and subnet inventory
- Routing boundaries and firewall zones

## Identity and Core Services

- Directory platform
- DNS and DHCP ownership
- Certificate and PKI model
- SSH and privileged access expectations

## Platform and Operations

- Hypervisors and host count
- Backup approach
- Monitoring and logging stack
- Current automation and source control workflow