Data Center Move: Keys to a Successful Implementation

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Data Center Move

• Keys to a Successful Implementation

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Data Center Move

• Keys to a Successful Implementation

• During data center move into colocation facility,
  the process can be painless if provider has
  processes in place
• Success factors include planning, documentation,
  communication, team work, execution and ongoing
  evaluation
• Experienced provider can ensure seamless
  transition
• Provider should develop a guide to outline
  activities during data center move
• Guide should prioritize equipment and system
  tasks
• Complete and accurate documentation together with
  effective communication among team members

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Data Center Move

• Keys to a Successful Implementation

• Suggestions before the Data Center Move
• Data center move requires expert planning
• Need to begin transition three to six months
• Every aspect of move should be documented,
  including things that could go wrong
• Develop proper contingencies should any of events
  come to fruition
• Regulatory compliance needs to be included in
  overall plan
• Prior to move, companies should have vetted
  providers rigorously, all operators should be
  qualified in terms of how well theyll meet a
  companys requirements
• Ask questions such as
• What power and network capabilities are available
• How does data center cool operations
• What type of availability does the provider
  guarantee
• Is facility carrier-neutral
• Ensure all security features you evaluated are in
  place before the move

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Data Center Move

• Keys to a Successful Implementation

• Suggestions before the Data Center Move
• Prior to migration, compile inventory of
  hardware, operating software, applications,
  support contracts and other technology being
  relocated
• Operation must be stable before the move to
  ensure continued service
• Disaster recovery plan needs to be completed
  before the move

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Data Center Move

• Keys to a Successful Implementation

• It Takes a Team
• With a proven provider, data center move can be
  streamlined
• Partnership should form easily between you and
  provider
• Communication amongst team members is paramount,
  as are established implementation processes

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About the author

• Nicole Aguillard is marketing director for
  CyrusOne, a global enterprise colocation provider
  operating 23 highly secure data centers across
  the United States, London and Singapore. Learn
  more about a Data Center Move by visiting
  http//www.cyrusone.com/.