Before requesting a reinstall, document the current configuration, collect any license keys or application credentials you will need afterward, and back up all important data outside the server.
- Back up databases, files, and configuration.
- Record firewall and network settings.
- Save application deployment steps.
- Confirm you can still access backups after the reinstall.
- Plan the expected downtime and recovery work.
A little prep turns a rebuild from a disaster into a controlled maintenance task.