Post on 20-Feb-2017
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DATACENTRE RELOCATION RAPID FACILITATED WORKSHOP COVERAGE
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Presentation Content Overview
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• The contents of this presentation were originally created as part of comprehensive datacentre relocation planning activities. • The presentation depicts the key focus
areas for creating a technical and solution based workshop agenda to extract relevant information as quickly as possible. • Hopefully this information is informative
and useful for your own datacentre relocation or similar project / programme.• Feel free to contact me for further advice
and assistance.
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Overall Approach
USI
NG
INFO
RMS
Trawl
Validate
Gap Analysis
Resolve Gaps
Plan
TECHNIQUESFOCUS AREAS
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
OUTPUT
Dependencies
Task List
Accountabilities / RACI
Confidence Rating
Risks
Logical Work Order
Things Not Known
Current Issues
Steps to Budget Clarity
• Rapid workshop sessions are held in order to quickly define the required tasks and activities, capture risks and issues as well as create a joined up and logical timeline
• Accelerated techniques are used to reduce time impacts on technical teams and overall businessThe workshop structure is comprised as follows:
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Focus Areas – Architecture / Solution Config
• Software installation • Application Installations and Configuration• Monitoring tools configuration / setup• SMS Service Configuration• Backup Configuration• Scheduler Tool Setup • Batch File Services• Comms Services• Oracle Configuration
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• The comprising logical components of each solution, the formal roles activities that they perform and configuration.
• Diagrams / schematics of each of the solutions will need to be provided and validated to ensure that a single and shared version of the truth exists as a reference for follow-on work.
To include:
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Focus Areas – Connectivity (Between Systems)
• Interface Configuration• Gateway Configuration• MFT Configuration• MSP Configuration• MQ Server Configuration
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• How connectivity between system components and other systems is currently performed
• The protocols and methods of intercommunication will need to be validated, agreed and documented for possible replication in another location
To include:
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Focus Areas – Data
• Schema Configuration• Data Synchronisation Methods / Configuration • Data Transfer (temporary or production)• Data Storage
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• The repositories of data as well as how data flows from component to component and system to system
• The data flows will need to be validated and documented to be able to be used in designing an appropriate test approach and therefore ensuring the system is working as planned
To include:
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Focus Areas – Infrastructure
• Physical Server Purchase and Delivery• Physical Servers Preparation and Assembly• Operating System Setup
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• The physical components that make up each of the solutions• The types of hardware, cabling, as well as ancillary physical
items that are required for the solution to work, and how they relate to each other.
• These may need to be replicated in the new location
To include:
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Focus Areas – Testing / Troubleshooting
• Test Data Requirement / Creation• Application Testing• Connectivity Testing• Integration Testing• Operating System Setup
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• How each physical and logical component part of a solution, as well as the solution itself can be validated as working correctly
• Existing methods as well as possibly new methods need to be identified and included in test governance and plan
To include:
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Focus Areas – Location
• Floor Space• Rack Space• Power Requirements• Air Conditioning Requirements
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• The requirements for each solution on the co-location and dedicated data centre
• Information will be used to perform capacity planning as well as understand the logistical requirements of physically moving the equipment
To include:
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Focus Areas – Network
• IP & DNS Hostname• Active Directory Configuration• Application Traffic Specification• Firewall Configuration• VPN Configuration• Network Cabling• Lease Lines• PRI Lines
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• The network requirements of the solution, as well as any current limitations.
• Identification of IP Address usage and approach to change • Establishment of network diagram for each solution
To include:
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Focus Areas – Security
• OS Hardening Requirements• DB Hardening Requirements• Admin ID Creation• Concession requests
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• The current, interim and end state security requirements • What levels of security are currently imposed on the system
and need to be replicated.• Will additional changes be required in the interim• Will concessions be required to be sought?
To include:
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Focus Areas – Timeline
• Delivery Lead Times• Constraints• Dependencies• Effort• Durations• Priorities
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• Capture of external activities that may constrain the relocation, as well as any logical technical prioritisations
• Informs and provides information for the overall plan of activities. Allows activities to be formally tracked and progress to be measured.
To include:
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Focus Areas – Manpower / Expertise
• Capability Assessments• Resource Availability (Annual Leave)• Department Capacities• 3rd Party Assistance
Connectivity(between systems)
Data
Infrastructure
Location
Network
Security
Architecture / Solution Config
Testing / Troubleshooting
Timeline
Manpower / Expertise
• Assess the availability of required skills and specific individuals to undertake relocation work
• Identify any limitations in skillset and knowledge as well as methods to fulfil gaps
• Team and department capacity issues
To include:
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