There comes a point in the growth of your data center business that relocation becomes necessary. Existing data solutions may not be able to accommodate your needs, which can lead to connectivity problems and other issues that need to be repaired for the sake of your company’s success.

However, making the shift to a new data center isn’t easy and there are many factors you’ll need to consider as you migrate. For instance, as much as 40% of the total operational costs for a data center come from the energy needed to cool and power the massive amounts of equipment that data centers require. The bigger the data center, the more power it will need. That can be intimidating when you’re migrating for the first time.

Fortunately, by planning ahead, you can make your data center migration an easier transition. Here are a few key tips you can use to make your data center migration as successful as possible.

Get your project management plan on

Data center maintenance and management is crucial, but it’s also important to look at your migration as a major project. With proper project management, you’ll be able to establish a comprehensive plan that reduces your risks as you migrate. Just like you would with any other project, designate a project manager and create team roles. This will help to ensure that your migration is executed in a way that is organized, efficient, and productive.

Establish a timeline

As a part of your project management plan, your data center relocation process needs to have a timeline. Without a timeline, staying organized becomes impossible. Your end goal needs to be that all your necessary data center equipment will be relocated successfully at the new facility and that no equipment gets lost or damaged along the way. Timelines prevent delays by setting clear milestones so nothing comes back to haunt you later. Timelines also help you plan ahead if you need additional data center maintenance, repairs, or supplies.

Set up new network services

When you’re moving to a new facility, you’ll want to be sure that you set up your network services well in advance. You don’t want to migrate to a new facility only to learn that your network isn’t ready to go. Cloud providers and Internet services can take several weeks to get their network services up and running, so be sure to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary downtime and major hiccups in your migration plan. This is only being exacerbated by the COVID pandemic with some providers running months behind on providing new circuits for connectivity.

Looking to make your data center migration that much easier? LDP Associates has the data center maintenance services and data center supply Los Angeles organizations need. For more information about our Mission Critical Support Solutions and how we can make your transition as smooth as possible, contact LDP Associates today.