Data Center Relocation Checklist

Use the Data Center Relocation Checklist to plan and execute relocation tasks, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient transition with minimal disruptions.

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Data Center Relocation Checklist

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Data Center Relocation Checklist

Use the Data Center Relocation Checklist to plan and execute relocation tasks, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient transition with minimal disruptions.

1. Has a pre-move inventory been conducted, including applications on servers, application owners, target space in the data center, etc.?

2. Has the new shared infrastructure been completely tested prior to the move?

3. When were the servers last rebooted? Have trial reboots been performed for all servers prior to the move?

4. How current are the system start-up files? Have all files been validated prior to the move to ensure they incorporate recent changes?

5. Are all firmware and patches up to date for all operating systems, enhancing recovery if necessary after the move?

6. Have full backups or validated incremental backups been performed to facilitate any needed restoration?

7. Has the power in the new facility been completely tested and validated for all equipment needs?

8. Are new Ethernet and Fiber cables on hand, considering the potential brittleness of used cables and the risk of breakage during removal?

9. Have virtualization technologies been adopted, especially for decommissioning end-of-life equipment?

10. Have application profiles been created, evaluating criticality and tolerance for downtime to determine the order of moving racks/servers?

11. Are all HP and OEM maintenance agreements up to date?

12. Have tickets been opened with critical OEMs as a precaution before the move, and has spare parts availability been confirmed?

13. Are application users/owners on-site or on-call for acceptance testing, and is there an acceptance/validation test schedule in place?

14. Are servers moved in predetermined "move" groups, considering interdependent applications?

15. Are visio diagrams detailing rack placement and server placement in the racks, along with cabinet elevations, available?

16. Is cable routing, placement, and labeling clearly documented?

17. Has a pre-move walk-through been scheduled at least one week before the move date to ensure overall readiness?

18. Have compliance standards (such as SOX and HIPAA) been reviewed to avoid violations during the migration?

19. Is there a solid communications plan in place, with project leads responsible for each move group checking in regularly to the war room?

20. Are personnel in the data center minimized at the time of the move for security considerations?

21. For new installs or server re-rack requirements, is there a PDU configuration document or explanation to ensure optimum configuration?

22. Are server rack rails of the snap-in type (may not apply to older racks and servers)?

23. Have rails that will be re-used been labeled "Left and Right" during the de-install process?

24. Is there a pre-move walk-through scheduled at least one week before the move date to ensure overall readiness?

1. Have test scripts been run to validate the integrity and functionality of applications when loaded with actual data post-move?

2. Has the availability of data to other interdependent applications been tested post-move?

3. Have disaster recovery plans been updated immediately once the target data center is up and running, or is a test planned in the coming weeks?

4. Has the proper decommissioning of electrical equipment, batteries, etc., been ensured per federal and state laws post-move?