Data Center Shift Turnover Checklist

Author(s): Darin Stahl

Ensuring the effective turnover from one data center operations shift to another is crucial to maintaining the stability and integrity of the enterprise infrastructure. Without a formal shift turnover process in place, incoming operators have no information on the status of critical data center systems, which leads to time consuming ad-hoc discovery of errors and unplanned downtime.

This downloadable tool provides a structured approach to recording the key status information that must be documented within a formal shift turnover process, including:

  • HVAC state.
  • UPS system status.
  • Generator system status.
  • Fire protection system status.
  • Pending and completed changes.
  • Status of daily operational activities.

This tool should be used by the supervisor in charge of the data center shift to complete a visual inspection of the environment and ensure a complete shift turnover process.


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