What’s the best way to move 100 servers to a new data center?

If you're in charge of this move, it can be a bit worrying to handle it solo. But gathering opinions from others can definitely help! If you have a solid procedure in place for planning and testing, you're in good shape. It's wise not to underestimate the insights you can gain from this community!

I’ve successfully moved servers using Veeam, but that was easier since all my servers were virtualized. If you can, consider this as an option. If they're still physical and you can't virtualize, unfortunately, you’ll have to move them one by one.

When moving physical servers, keep in mind that hardware can sometimes fail during a transition, like disks or power supplies. It’s pretty common, so have your backup strategies ready!

Make sure to lift with your knees, not your back! Just kidding, but seriously, using a trolley could really help with physically relocating those servers.

This could be a good time to consider moving to a virtual setup! Proper planning is really crucial here. If you can virtualize as many servers as possible, it will make the transition much smoother. Start by planning out their new arrangements in the cabinets of the new room. Don’t forget to test the new network setups before the move, and plan outages to tackle moving them in groups one at a time. Definitely test the moved servers before you declare success!