Below are the Top 5 things to consider when planning a data center migration project. This is not an exhaustive list, just the top handful of things often overlooked during the planning process.

5. Shipping Method - This can vary based on time in transit, equipment required, and suspension type.

4. Packing Requirements - Does your equipment require use of OEM packing materials for warranty preservation? Packing materials and methods can vary based on distance traveled, time in transit, climate variations, static sensitivity, and shipping method.

3. Facility Access - Who has access to the old facility? Does the migration team need to be escorted? What are the loading dock hours?

2. Additional Outside Personnel - Do you need union labor to operate the freight elevator or dock levelers? Does the facility require additional security staff to maintain security during migration activities?

1. Environment Documentation - Do you have current documentation for your environment? Is the new environment an exact replica or a complete redesign? Who has copies of this documentation? How are in-flight changes being recorded and documented?

SilverBack Migration Solutions can assist with all of these items (as well as the other million or so aspects of a well planned and executed data center migration!). Please sign up for a free, no obligation data center migration plan review or contact our customer support team for more information on how to plan and execute a flawless data center migration today!

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