The Four Rules of Data Center Relocations

Some of the most common reasons for a data center relocation include: Applications are outgrowing existing infrastructure and increased capacity is needed Consolidation or moving equipment on-premises Switching from private cloud to other cloud solutions Moving to a shared/leased colocation facility Merging or purchase by another company Whatever the reason for your pending move, the rules of a data center relocation and migration should be top of mind. It’s helpful to be prepared and think ahead, so we asked an expert to weigh in. Jeffrey Bain is a Technical Services Account Manager with McCollister’s Transportation Group. Bain has handled data center relocation services—primarily transportation needs—for McCollister’s for over two decades. […]
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Data Center Relocation Company vs. Do-It-Yourself Migration: Considerations and Hidden Pitfalls

If your data center has a major server relocation project coming up, it is likely to over-tax your staff and resources. Deployments consume many hours of paid professional time and expose your staff and equipment to avoidable risks. As the data center’s manager or migration project lead, you have two options: 1. Bring in a Data Center Relocation Company 2. Do-It-Yourself (use your own staff) Option 1: Using a Data Center Relocation Company Stephanie Faris, on National Computer Warehouse Services’ blog, encourages data center managers to outsource server relocation projects. She gives three reasons: 1. Years of Experience “Professionals from a server relocation company, unlike most data center staff, migrate […]