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Server Refresh

A server refresh involves upgrading or replacing existing servers within an organization's IT infrastructure to enhance performance, reliability, and security. As technology evolves rapidly, regular server refresh cycles are essential to ensure that businesses can meet growing demands, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in the digital landscape.

During a server refresh, Acorn typically assess the current server hardware and software, identify areas for improvement, and plan the deployment of new servers based on their requirements and budget. This process may involve migrating data, applications, and services to the new servers, configuring settings, and testing for optimal performance.

By investing in a server refresh, businesses can benefit from improved processing power, memory, storage capabilities, and energy efficiency, leading to enhanced productivity, reduced downtime, and better support for business-critical applications. Additionally, modern servers often offer advanced security features and compatibility with the latest technologies, ensuring that organizations can adapt to evolving IT trends and requirements effectively.

Acorn follows the below steps to help customers with server refresh.

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Assessment

Evaluate the current server hardware, software, and performance metrics to identify outdated systems and areas that require improvement.

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Requirement Gathering

Determine the organization's current and future server needs, including processing power, memory, storage capacity, and security requirements.

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Budget Planning

Allocate resources for server hardware, software licenses, migration costs, and any additional infrastructure upgrades required for the refresh.

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Vendor Selection

Research and select server vendors or suppliers based on pricing, reliability, support services, warranty options, and compatibility with organizational needs.

Hardware Procurement

Network Design

Purchase new server hardware in line with the identified requirements and budget constraints. Ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure.

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Data Migration

Plan and execute the migration of data, applications, and services from old servers to the new hardware while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.

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Server Configuration

Install and configure the new servers, including operating systems, applications, security settings, and network configurations as per the organization's requirements.

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Testing and Quality Assurance

Conduct rigorous testing of the new servers to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems and applications.

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Deployment

Transition services and workloads to the new servers gradually or in a coordinated manner to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth cutover.

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Training and Documentation

Provide training for IT personnel on managing and maintaining the new servers. Document configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines for reference.

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Monitoring and Maintenance

Implement monitoring tools to track server performance, security, and availability post-refresh. Establish a maintenance schedule for regular updates and optimizations.

By following these steps systematically, organizations can successfully execute a server refresh, enhance their IT infrastructure capabilities, and ensure a reliable and efficient computing environment to support business operations.