# DBAOps Ultimate - Installation Checklist

## Pre-Installation
- [ ] Verify SQL Server version (2016+)
- [ ] Verify PowerShell version (5.1+)
- [ ] Install dbatools module
- [ ] Identify central management server
- [ ] Plan folder structure
- [ ] Gather server inventory list

## Installation
- [ ] Extract package to installation folder
- [ ] Run Install-DBAOpsUltimate.ps1
- [ ] Deploy database schema
- [ ] Configure DBAOps.config.json
- [ ] Update server names in modules

## Configuration
- [ ] Add servers to config.ServerInventory
- [ ] Configure on-call rotation
- [ ] Set up alert channels (SMTP, Teams, etc.)
- [ ] Configure compliance tiers
- [ ] Test data collection

## Post-Installation
- [ ] Verify SQL Agent jobs are running
- [ ] Test web dashboard
- [ ] Run initial data collection
- [ ] Verify all servers are reachable
- [ ] Document any customizations

## Sign-Off
- [ ] Installation verified by: _______________
- [ ] Date: _______________
