{"id":18188,"date":"2022-06-08T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/staging\/a-checklist-for-successful-data-centre-decommissioning\/"},"modified":"2023-09-06T14:42:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T18:42:20","slug":"a-checklist-for-successful-data-centre-decommissioning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/a-checklist-for-successful-data-centre-decommissioning\/","title":{"rendered":"A Checklist for Successful Data Centre Decommissioning"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are several reasons why companies plan data centre decommissioning<\/a>. Oftentimes, businesses pursue the project to replace outdated technology with more efficient equipment or to migrate their data to the cloud. Regardless of the reason, a data centre decommissioning project is a complex undertaking and one that\u2019s typically only a once-in-a-career event. Thus, even IT specialists may be new to the process. Here\u2019s a step-by-step overview to help you plan and execute the project successfully.<\/p>\n

Establish a roadmap<\/h2>\n

Start by meeting with internal stakeholders to discuss the project\u2019s scope. Include the following key points in your discussion:<\/p>\n