How to Move a Data Center

 

Using a tool like TDS TransitionManagerTM, gather and analyze the inventory information driving the overall relocation strategy.  Perform an inventory of all virtual and physical servers and other assets and determine how each will be handled (migrate, move, virtualize, retire, etc.)

 

• Complete an application inventory while assigning all applications a Critical Index Factor (CIF) and acceptable downtime window

• Determine the interdependencies between applications, servers,storage, etc. and generate dependency maps

 

Data Center Move Strategy

Ensure the strategy accelerates move events, reduces planned downtime and minimizes the risk of unplanned outages.  The strategy should determine the destination environment for all assets (new data center, cloud, retire, etc.)

• Develop the move strategy based upon the Current State Analysis

• Assign applications and servers to move bundles

• Utilize tools such as TDS CostModelerTM to understand financial impact of migration to the cloud

• Analyze and understand all non-financial reasons before virtualizing or moving to the cloud

 

Virtual & Cloud Migration

Analyze organizational and application opportunities for virtualization and cloud computing

• Develop and execute virtual move strategy

• Implementation of new hardware, where appropriate

• Migrate data according to industry best practices

• Assist with cloud provider selection

 

Colocation Data Center Site Selection

Choose the right facility for your organization and its future growth needs

• Create Data Center Requirements Document

• Develop, disseminate and collect RFP’s

• Normalize responses and identify irregularities. Assist with site selection recommendations & contract negotiations

• Consult on build/design/layout of data center space