Applications Are Key! In our last post, we discussed the foundation of your Move Playbook—building your Master Inventory and Application Inventory in parallel with other critical tasks. This week, we’re diving deeper into what may be the most important aspect of your...
When it comes to data center moves, the Pre-Move Planning phase sets the tone for the entire project. But where should you begin when building your Move Playbook? The short answer: start with your inventories. Specifically, your Master Inventory and Application...
Data center moves are among the most complex projects an organization can undertake. The Pre-Move Planning phase is where success or failure is often determined. Before the first piece of equipment is touched, a clear strategy must be in place—or the risks can be...
If you’ve determined that a Data Center Move is necessary, one of the most important phases is Site Selection. A disciplined approach here is critical to long-term success. Most moves are driven by economic reasons, but because site selection doesn’t happen often for...
Budgeting for Your Data Center Move – Part 2 In this post, we continue exploring what may be the most critical phase of any data center move: Budgeting. If you don’t get this right—or at least as right as humanly possible—everything that follows can spiral into a...