There is more to data center relocation services than migrating hardware
from one physical location to another. Careful consideration must be
afforded to the impact the move will have on the mission critical, highly
available systems and infrastructure that are crucial to the day to day
operations of your business.
HKG ROX recognizes that there are many business factors driving the
decision for a data center move. These factors include meeting the requirements
of business
continuity enhancements, upgrades to a data center facility, cost
containment, and / or a move due to a merger or acquisition.
Discovery/Analysis
Including the inventorying of computing, networking and storage, hardware and
software systems, applications, service availability/business continuity,
disaster recovery, capacity and performance requirements
Design/Plan/Document
Defining the data center lay-out, network design, approaches to
transferring hardware, networks, storage, servers, applications, data and users
data and contingency planning. A Technology Plan that provides complete answers
to pre-and post-migration
HVAC, safety, LAN/WAN and voice, circuit provisioning, hardware and
software, etc. This may include Microsoft Project Plans, Visio diagrams and
copies of configuration files. A Migration Plan sequencing every step for
logical and physical movement between the origin and destination data center,
outlining the responsibilities of all participants and establishes the Events
Timeline and Milestones. A Quality Assurance and Acceptance Plan providing
hyper-focused details insuring every aspect of the data center move is completed
to the client’s satisfaction.
Implementation
Consisting of managing the construction/build-out, installing and migrating the
new core network, set-up and configuring of interim/swing and staging systems,
logical and physical migrating of systems and applications, migrating of the
existing network and its users.
Admin Close
Conducting the post-migration audit insuring all work is complete and
lessons-learned documented, transitioning of final technical information and
closing-out of any remaining administrative responsibilities. Once the migration
is completed, HKG ROX does provide a new set of documentation which includes
Visio diagrams and copies of configuration files.
To ensure a successful implementation, a dedicated team of certified
professionals will follow a detailed and integrated roadmap. This team will
include a PMI certified Project Manager who is responsible for the planning and
executing the signed scope of the project.
Examining business can save you money
While planning the move, many other business initiatives will be examined to
decide the benefit of performing them in conjunction with a move. These business
discussions include consolidation, migrations, upgrades, application SLA
enhancements, among others. Our proven methodologies and best practices indicate
that reviewing these initiatives prior to a move allows for additional
efficiency and economies. Consolidating servers prior to a move would reduce the
cost of the project.
A single point of contact
The greatest value that companies gain from working with a single point of
contact on complex moves is the direct link between business need and the
responsible parties. HKG ROX makes relocating your business our priority. Our
customers prefer working with one firm who is experienced in all aspects of
business including servers, storage, networking, software, security,
application, design, implementation, and project management.