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Data Center Migration

This section outlines the rationale for either considering hosting your own website in a data center run by a third party or for migrating your existing servers from one data center to another. It covers the cost justification for making such a decision, data center selection criteria, detailed preparation steps, and comprehensive action plans. It also includes a wide range of work sheets aimed at making the migration job easier.

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Why Relocate Your Web Site?
Preparing for Server Relocation
Post Relocation Activities
Relocation Check Sheets
How to Choose a Data Center ISP

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Chapter 2 - Preparing for Server Relocation

Data Center Selection Criteria
Planning the Logistics of Relocation
Coordination Preparation
Customer Communications Preparation
Server Area Preparation
Network Preparation
Server Preparation
DNS Preparation
Transportation Preparation
Conclusion

Chapter 3 - Post Relocation Activities

Activities During the Relocation
Post Relocation Activities
Conclusion

Appendix I - Relocation Check Sheets

Data Center Rating
Cost Justification Work Sheet
Coordination Preparation Check Sheet
Customer Communication Check Sheet
Server Area Preparation Check Sheet
Network Preparation Check Sheet
Server Preparation Check Sheet
DNS Preparation Check Sheet
Transportation Preparation Check Sheet
Activities During the Relocation Check Sheet
Post Relocation Check Sheet
Individual Server Worksheet
Post Mortem Analysis Sample Form

Appendix II - How to Choose a Data Center ISP

Data Circuit Pricing
Data Circuit Types
IP Address Ownership
Routing Protocols
Border Gateway Protocol
Determining a BGP Autonomous System Number
Administrative Tasks Needed to Advertise BGP Routes
Conclusion

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