Infrastructure & Operations - Templates & Policies

Data Center Fire Protection and Suppression Vendor Criteria Checklist

While preliminary decisions can be made by IT, the final decision and selection process should be done by consulting a fire engineer. However, not all fire engineers are...

Data Center Build Project Charter Template

A data center build project charter is essential to the planning phase of the project. It lays out important information such as the project's description, potential risks,...

IP Telephony RFP Template

Organizations embarking on the selection process for an IP Telephony (IPT) solution may elect to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) after determining their final selection...

Data Center Contract Management Policy

In complex, multi-vendor data center environments, a contract management policy is an essential control tool used to minimize the risk and maximize the benefits of vendor...

Data Center Building Site Selection Checklist

One of the most important phases a new data center build is selecting the building site. Whether it is an existing building or a new construction site, IT must exercise due...

Server Room Co-location Site Visit & Evaluation Checklist

Organizations that have determined a shortlist of co-location vendors (likely after the RFP process) should conduct additional due diligence before making the final...

Data Center Structured Cabling RFP Template

The expertise required to successfully design and implement an enterprise cabling infrastructure is unlikely to be found in-house. Use this fully editable RFP template to...

Data Center Fire Protection and Suppression Vendor Criteria Checklist While preliminary decisions can be made by IT, the final decision and selection process should be done by consulting a fire engineer. However, not all fire engineers are...
Data Center Build Project Charter Template A data center build project charter is essential to the planning phase of the project. It lays out important information such as the project's description, potential risks,...
IP Telephony RFP Template Organizations embarking on the selection process for an IP Telephony (IPT) solution may elect to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) after determining their final selection...
Data Center Contract Management Policy In complex, multi-vendor data center environments, a contract management policy is an essential control tool used to minimize the risk and maximize the benefits of vendor...
Data Center Building Site Selection Checklist One of the most important phases a new data center build is selecting the building site. Whether it is an existing building or a new construction site, IT must exercise due...
Server Room Co-location Site Visit & Evaluation Checklist Organizations that have determined a shortlist of co-location vendors (likely after the RFP process) should conduct additional due diligence before making the final...
Data Center Structured Cabling RFP Template The expertise required to successfully design and implement an enterprise cabling infrastructure is unlikely to be found in-house. Use this fully editable RFP template to...