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"A Checklist for Data Center Decommissioning"

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Data center decommissioning is a complex process. To help, we've prepared a checklist that includes all of the key steps you'll want to take to ensure a smooth process.

Sooner or later, all of the equipment inside a data center reaches the end of its useful life. When that happens, it's time to perform data center decommissioning, which ensures that outdated equipment is properly disposed of.

Data center decommissioning is a complex process. To help, we've prepared the following checklist, which includes all of the key steps you'll want to take for a successful data center decommissioning.

This Decommissioning a Data Center Checklist has been curated with your needs at the forefront – whether you're an experienced data center professional navigating the complexities of decommissioning, or someone new to the process seeking a clear and concise roadmap.

It includes details relating to the following critical steps:

• Identify Assets to Decommission: Begin by creating a detailed inventory of servers, switches, and other equipment slated for decommissioning.

• Identify and Notify Stakeholders: Ensure all relevant parties are informed about the decommissioning process.

• Create a Migration Plan: Develop a structured plan for migrating workloads to new equipment or alternative environments.

• Create Backups: Backing up data hosted on decommissioned assets is a prudent step to safeguard against potential data loss.

• Migrate Workloads: Transfer workloads either to new equipment or temporary storage locations like cloud platforms.

• Sanitize Systems: Permanently erase data from decommissioned equipment to prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive information.

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