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Steps For a Successful Business Server andIT Relocation (Part 1)

Office relocations happen for a number of reasons, most of which are cause for excitement and celebration. Regardless of reason, every business will have to figure out how best to handle the moving of computers, servers, and other IT equipment. Getting outside help is a no-brainer, but traditional movers won’t cut it when handling sensitive equipment and the valuable data possessed within.

Partnering with IT professionals like Dynamic Strategies will ensure your company enjoys comprehensive IT Relocation. The professionals at Dynamic Strategies have the experience required to make sure that every detail has been attended to.

Steps For a Successful Business Server and IT Relocation (Part 1)

“...traditional movers won’t cut it when handling sensitive equipment and the valuable data possessed within.”

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IT Relocation Planning There is no set of standard practices for office IT relocation services, but planning should be an integral step before having anyone move anything. With proper IT Relocation Planning, an IT professional will come out to survey the job, provide your company with a quote and detailed plan of what will be moved, how it will be moved, tailored to your specific business needs.

Remember, it’s not just your servers and basic computer equipment needing to be moved. Any IT relocation involves moving your phone system, cabling, and anything else your business requires for a sound network infrastructure.

Complete Data BackupNo matter how thorough you plan is or how careful IT professionals are with relocating your equipment – sometimes machines fail for no other reason than being unplugged. Doing a complete backup of all data and files should be done before anything is shut down and prepared for the move. The goal of

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any IT relocation is to move all equipment, reinstall and configure it, and have it up and running again in as little time as possible.

Doing a complete data backup beforehand will guarantee that you lose zero data or other critical information in the process, regardless of what hardware challenges that may arise.

Proper Shutdown andDe-installationServer and IT Relocation is more than flipping a few switches and making sure all the blinking lights stop before moving equipment to the new office. There are very specific protocols and best practices for every server and piece of hardware. Deviating from those protocols and best practices puts your equipment at risk which could then lead to data loss or the death of a server or computer.

After you’ve done everything else, the final step before moving anything is to ensure shutdown protocols are followed precisely. This is where IT professionals, such as Dynamic Strategies, come in. They’ll know exactly what needs to be done and how to do it.

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