Cloud computing is enabling enterprises to migrate software,

operating platforms, storage and even entire IT infrastructure

processes to off-site services providers with their own facilities.

This presents an ideal opportunity for IT decision makers to save

money through the consolidation of on-premise data center

equipment and operations.

 

But data center consolidation involves far more than junking

equipment that is no longer needed. It’s a major undertaking

that requires clear goals, a realistic strategy, careful planning, and

solid execution. Failure across any of those elements can result in

unnecessary delays and cost, possible outages and downtime, and

a consolidated data center that, once finished, doesn’t meet the

needs of the business.

 

 

The good news is that IT departments considering a data center

consolidation do not have to reinvent the wheel. There is an orderly,

well-tested process, a set of five concrete steps that provide a practical framework for data center professionals to bring a consolidation project from concept to successful completion.

 

This reference guide titled “5 Steps to a Successful Data Center Consolidation” was created to help data center professionals plan and carry out a consolidation project. It outlines the five steps IT pros should follow when consolidating a data center, from initial asset and infrastructure assessment to post-consolidation operation and maintenance.

Written by Martin Heller