Effective data center consolidation projects can provide a wide range of cost and efficiency improvements. However, benefits are by no means guaranteed. Organizations...
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The data center access policy will outline the standards for regulating access to the company data center(s).
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The limited personal use of network resources policy outlines the standards for appropriate usage of corporate network resources.
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Understanding the enterprises critical environment is the first step to right-sizing standby power equipment. Gather current and future requirements for all critical data...
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Whether the data center relocation or consolidation project requires one weekend or multiple move dates to complete, it is important to collect and document all issues,...
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A co-location Service Level Agreement (SLA) provides a definition of performance for the negotiated service. SLAs ensure accountability on the part of the service...
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Vendor co-location site visits can validate decisions or uncover vendor inadequacies and biases. Conduct site visits to shortlisted data center co-location vendors to add...
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Including both current and future facility requirements helps to align costs and capacity with enterprise needs. Calculate power, cooling, and standby power requirements...
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In complex, multi-vendor data center environments, a contract management policy is an essential control tool used to minimize the risk and maximize the benefits of vendor...
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