Is It Time To Decommission Your Data Center?
Data centers are extremely complex to manage, and the task of decommissioning a data center is far from trivial. Decisions must be made regarding which equipment, if any, can be reused…
Is it Time to Move or Colocate your Data Center? PTS’ Relocation Services Can Help
So you've made the decision to relocate your data center operations to a new facility. Perhaps you are moving the operations to a data center colocation facility because it was…
Critical Considerations during a Data Center Migration
If you've got more than a rack or two in your data center or computer room, a data center migration is rife with risk. Who wants to lie awake in…
Data Center Move Pitfalls: How to Avoid Them
Data Center relocations are fraught with risks. Unlike other organizations within the enterprise that might have more mundane equipment such as desks, book cases, and file cabinets, data center operators…
Plan Your Data Center Move (Part 2 of 2)
A successful data center relocation starts with a good plan. By placing emphasis on pre-design and planning, you can achieve an optimal solution to meet the demands of your data…
Plan Your Data Center Move (Part 1 of 2)
In my post “Tips for Handling Your Data Center Relocation,” I discussed some basic strategies for streamlining a data center move. Since then, I’ve received a few requests for more…
The Pros and Cons of Data Center Colocation
Data center colocation plays a strategic role in modern IT operations. For many companies, it presents an attractive alternative to building and maintaining a sizeable data center.Housing servers and network…