Moving? Be the hero, not the scapegoat.
This comprehensive guide walks you though a proven plan to effectively and efficiently complete a move. Topics covered include:
Communication and Planning: This chapter discusses employee involvement, setting a relocation budget, and how to form a steering committee, with tools or templates to help complete these steps.
Physical Space: This section considers space planning, facility preparation, renovations and concept designs.
Contracts and Upgrades: Learn about contract renegotiation, asset management, requests for proposal, and how to dispose of aging equipment. Checklists included in this chapter speed up and simplify the process.
Wiring and Power: The sound advice and helpful tools in this chapter provide guidance for some of the thornier electrical issues of a new (or old) building.
Network Cabling: Discover cabling basics, cabling the server room, cabling a wiring closet, and how to perform cable drops. There's also a sample requirements sheet and RFP for contracting cable installers.
Telephony Systems: Learn about auditing telecom usage, watching out for the fine print in telephone vendor contracts, and moving/patching telephony systems. An exposé on “superseding” is also provided, which helps save money when switching telephone lines.
Server Rooms and Data Centers: Find out how to develop a data center strategy and the best place to locate the server room. Also learn about server room design and metrics, including HVAC, power, size and security.
Web Sites: This chapter provides tips and advice for moving your Web site, changing Web hosts, updating and maintaining your Web site, and how to avoid redirect pages.
Dealing with Movers and Moving Day: This chapter instructs you on a number of very important topics: screening and selecting a mover, coordinating your staff, packing up, special requirements for delicate hardware, and supervising the move.
Format:
155-page guide containing the step-by-step methodology and accompanying background reading.
Interface that incorporate 23 tools and templates with the methodology.
Available as immediate digital download.
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