Over the past ten years or so, data center server speeds have consistently increased. Therefore, in order to support the rising amount and size of data for AI-intensive, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge-computing applications, there has been a migration of server connections to next generation technology in order to realize improved speed and performance. Of course, depending on the size and scope of your data center, it is necessary to choose the right infrastructure. Let’s examine some key considerations.
In this new blog, the infrastructure experts at Connectivity will outline what you need to know when making a choice.
What is a Server Migration?
This is a term used to describe moving or copying critical data from one server to another while also configuring a target server to replace the legacy equipment. Server migrations usually happen for a variety of reasons, including:
Your organization wants to implement new technology or realize better service from IT equipment.
Your company wants to harness the increased flexibility and scalability associated with Cloud technology.
Your business wants to economize, consolidate hosting, and reduce CapEX.
You are looking to phase out old infrastructure that is nearing the end of its lifecycle.
You are interested in expanding and distributing hosting to enable a reduced load at a single point and attain high availability.
No matter your reasoning, a server migration must be handled with extreme care as you could spend a lot of time, effort, and money only to find yourself with the wrong equipment or experiencing downtime. And no business can afford that.
What to Consider
Here are some key considerations to examine when managing a server migration and choosing the right IT infrastructure:
What type of distance and density do you need to support? This usually pertains to data center design where switches reside in either each server cabinet or in a separate cabinet, or a distributed environment where switches reside in a different location. This also depends on whether you need to support real-time applications and the amount of time it takes for data to travel between the switch and server.
What is the price of power consumption? Different types of infrastructure use varying levels of power and if the cost of electricity is high, your choice of switch could run up some bills at your business that are not economical.
Is your organization growing? If so, scalability may play a prime role in your decision making. Scalable infrastructure is that which has the capability to add more computers, servers, and other equipment to handle more workload volume.
What type of support will the infrastructure vendor you choose offer? You don’t want to be left working with a vendor who doesn’t offer ongoing assistance and help that goes beyond installation alone. You want to ensure you choose a vendor who will remain committed to being your partner now and in the future as your needs may change.
Identify Your Needs Today—Partner with Connectivity
There are many IT infrastructure solutions available to your company—and in order to identify what aligns with your needs, it is important to partner with a vendor who can assess what your business requires today while future proofing your IT infrastructure for tomorrow.
Connectivity welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about your server migration plans and design IT infrastructure that enables productivity, eliminates the risk of downtime, and will assist in driving profitability. Contact us today.