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Data Center Relocation Checklist
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Data Center Relocation Checklist

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Assess and document existing data center setup
2
Identify all applications, systems and data that will be moved
3
Identify necessary hardware and equipment for relocation
4
Approval: IT Manager - Hardware and Equipment Necessity
5
Create a detailed project plan for data center relocation
6
Estimate relocation costs
7
Approval: CFO - Cost Estimation
8
Plan and schedule downtime during relocation
9
Create a backup plan in case of unexpected issues
10
Arrange necessary staff and resources for relocation
11
Pack sensitive equipment and prepare for transfer
12
Transport hardware and equipment to new location
13
Install and setup hardware and equipment at new data center
14
Perform network setup at new data center
15
Transfer and restore systems, applications and data at new location
16
Check and ensure all transferred data is intact and functioning
17
Trial run and testing of systems at new location
18
Approval: CIO - System Functionality and Readiness
19
Inform users about the completion of relocation and resumption of services
20
Monitor network and system performance post-relocation