Data Center Planning
The Challenge
Planning a Data Center Migration--consolidation, transition, or relocation --requires specialized knowledge and experience. A proven methodology, migration experienced and expert resources and an understanding of the potential pitfalls are a must to have a successful migration.
The Solution
Data Center Migrations are rare occurances for most IT organizations. As attractive as they are, the business benefits are at risk when inexperienced teams attempt this complex and politically charged undertaking. Without a proven methodology and experienced in-house resources you're chances of project success are slim. What is a "Once in a Lifetime" project for most organizations is David-Kenneth’s singular focus.
The David-Kenneth Group Difference
The David-Kenneth Group is distinguished by its focus on Data Center Migrations. Powered by a proven Data Center Migration Methodology, David-Kenneth, delivers a Plan of Record (POR) and the all important Discovery Phase. The Discovery Phase defines the "What" of data center migrations while the Planning Phase defines the "How, When and Who."
Data Center Planning from the David-Kenneth Group is thorough and complete:
- The definition of Move Groups and sub groups (pilot, dry run, development, test, QA and production etc.) each containing step-by-step task plans plus server and application listings (What will move Where)
- Migration prerequisites (What we need to do to get ready for the move)
- Application interdependencies (What and How)
- Infrastructure Interdependencies (What and How)
- System interdepdendencies (What and How)
- Migrations approach (How a server will be moved – i.e., Forklift, P2V, V2V etc.)
- Technical requirements e.g. Hardware, software, Bandwidth, Server naming conventions and IP address redirects (if changing) (How)
- Server / Application ownership (Who)
- Resource Plan plus technical skills required (Who)
- Migration date(s) and time(s) (When it will move)
- Communication Plan Business and Technical (When)
- Identification of:
- Initial Pilot Migration requirements
- Initial Go-Live requirements and windows
- Procurement activities
- Data Center Infrastructure requirements
- Steady State support processes and gaps
- Technical Resource support assignments
- Service Level Agreement Compliance
- Maintenance windows and outages
Discuss your Data Center Planning Phase with a David-Kenneth Consultant:
- Call David-Kenneth at (888) 681-1988 | no cost consultation
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