Data Center Decommissioning Checklist: INTRODUCTORY SET UP We start by drafting a scope of work together. What is the budget? Identify each of the internal stakeholders associated with the work. Identify necessary workflows and backup systems to ensure there is not a critical loss of power or data. ITEMIZING Map out all of the hardware and software assets involved in the decommissioning. Follow up with a physical review. Compile a comprehensive inventory: servers, racks, storage equipment, hard drives, SSDs, HVAC equipment, networking gear, firewalls, routers, software licenses, virtualization hardware, keyboards, mice, power equipment, cabinets, and so on. Identify and retain all software licenses associated with servers and networking equipment. Create detailed asset map listing equipment and location of items to be decommissioned. Work with your ITAD provider to determine the final designation for each item: will you reuse,...