{"id":27513,"date":"2025-03-21T05:47:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=27513"},"modified":"2025-04-04T08:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:03:04","slug":"data-centre-decommissioning-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/whitepapers\/data-centre-decommissioning-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Centre Decommissioning 101: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
Data centre decommissioning<\/a> is the process of removing hardware from a data centre for relocation, resale, recycling<\/a>, or disposal while rerouting data to new servers. It encompasses several processes and involves multiple parties, including both internal stakeholders and a trusted IT asset disposition<\/a> (ITAD<\/a>) partner. If your company is approaching a decommissioning project, here\u2019s everything you should know.<\/p>\n The need for data centre decommissioning is driven by several technological, economic, and environmental factors. Many organizations are shifting to cloud-based solutions to reduce<\/a> costs and improve scalability, while others are leveraging technological advancements such as hyperscale data centres<\/a> and edge computing, which eliminate the need for large, outdated facilities. Additionally, as data systems evolve, keeping old equipment increases the chances of hackers gaining access to sensitive data. New security features<\/a> and updates may also be unavailable as equipment becomes obsolete.<\/p>\n Older equipment is also more expensive to maintain, as new servers consume less power. New hardware can therefore also introduce greener solutions that advance sustainability<\/a> initiatives. Moreover, new models improve data management systems by automating tasks that were previously done manually, freeing up IT administrators to focus on more value-added work. Finally, companies may also pursue these projects as a result of relocations or mergers and acquisitions.<\/p>\n No matter the reason behind it, data centre decommissioning is an extensive undertaking. It\u2019s more than simply dismantling hardware, rewiring network cables<\/a>, and installing new servers. Before the project can even begin, thorough planning is required. Proper decommissioning is worth the effort, however. It ensures your hardware is handled responsibly and that your sensitive data is protected. Responsible decommissioning also supports compliance with data protection<\/a> regulations such as GDPR<\/a> as well as cost savings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here, we\u2019ll explore the key steps of data centre decommissioning to help your organization develop a framework for your project.<\/p>\n\n\tThe importance of data centre decommissioning<\/h2>\n
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