4 customisable OKR examples for Server Infrastructure
What are Server Infrastructure OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for Server Infrastructure. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Server Infrastructure OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Server Infrastructure OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Server Infrastructure. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to consolidate and streamline server infrastructure
Consolidate and streamline server infrastructure
Create comprehensive upgrade plan for remaining servers
Analyze necessary improvements for each server
Identify all servers that require an upgrade
Sketch a detailed upgrade timeline
Implement updated server technology in 40% of systems
Identify the systems suitable for updated server technology
Commence 40% system upgrade with updated server technology
Prepare servers for technology upgrades in chosen systems
Reduce active servers by 15% without impacting performance
Execute server consolidation without affecting user experience
Identify least-occupied servers and potential consolidation opportunities
Monitor server performance regularly post-consolidation
2. OKRs to ensure up-to-date server infrastructure
Ensure up-to-date server infrastructure
Achieve 100% completion of server vulnerability patches
Develop or source needed patches
Identify all existing server vulnerabilities
Implement patches on all servers
Increase automated update success rate to 98%
Monitor and analyze failed updates for improvements
Enhance testing procedures for all automated updates
Improve error handling mechanisms in the automation code
Decrease server down-time during updates by 30%
Utilize rolling updates to minimize interruption
Implement automated backup and recovery systems
Enhance predictive maintenance capabilities
3. OKRs to streamline and automate IT infrastructure processes
Streamline and automate IT infrastructure processes
Implement automation in 70% of server management tasks to enhance efficiency
Train the team on implementing automation processes
Identify the predominant server management tasks for automation
Research and select suitable automation tools
Deploy desktop automation to reduce manual tasks in IT support by 50%
Purchase and install necessary automation software
Identify repetitive, manual tasks in IT support for automation
Train IT support staff in automation usage
Develop an automated solution to resolve 60% of common network issues
Test and implement the automation solution
Identify common network issues and their frequency
Design a prototype for automated issue resolution
4. OKRs to implement robust monitoring and observability in the Cloud Platform
Implement robust monitoring and observability in the Cloud Platform
Train 100% of tech team on new observability and monitoring tools
Identify necessary observability and monitoring tools
Develop comprehensive training materials for tools
Schedule and conduct training sessions for tech team
Deploy complete cloud monitoring tools on 90% of active projects
Select appropriate cloud monitoring tools for those projects
Identify active projects requiring cloud monitoring tools
Implement and configure the selected monitoring tools on those projects
Reduce platform downtime by 80% through proactive monitoring solutions
Establish infrastructure redundancy for immediate failover
Train IT staff on proactive troubleshooting and maintenance
Implement a reliable 24/7 network and server monitoring solution
Server Infrastructure OKR best practices to boost success
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to turn your Server Infrastructure OKRs in a strategy map
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Server Infrastructure OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to increase revenue through add-ons and seamless integrations
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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