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Server Decommissioning Checklist
Pre-Decommissioning Tasks
Create a detailed decommissioning plan and timeline
Notify all stakeholders and users of the decommissioning schedule
Verify and document all services and applications running on the server
Backup all critical data and verify the integrity of the backups
Ensure that all compliance and regulatory requirements are met
Decommissioning Execution
Shut down all running services and applications on the server
Disconnect the server from the network and all external systems
Power off the server and remove it from any monitoring systems
Document and update the inventory with the server's decommission status
Sanitize all storage media according to data destruction policies
Post-Decommissioning Tasks
Verify the successful completion of all decommissioning steps
Update all relevant documentation and asset management systems
Recycle or dispose of the hardware according to company policies
Conduct a review meeting with stakeholders to discuss lessons learned
Archive all decommissioning-related documents for future reference
