Data Storage Management Assessments

The Data Storage Management Assessment Service provides a comprehensive, enterprise-wide review of the existing storage infrastructure and operation, and includes analysis and recommendations to optimize storage management effectiveness. The assessment identifies opportunities for immediate storage-related performance improvements, and provides a structured methodology with which to plan and implement future storage enhancements. This service includes:

• Inventory of open system storage
• Assessment of resource availability, capacity, connectivity, and related risks
• Analysis of storage infrastructure to determine adequacy to support present and identified future business needs
• Review of system management tools to identify consolidation opportunities
• Recommendation of proposed architecture and best practices
• Documentation of recommended Storage Management policies and standards
• Documentation of implementation plan, including tasks, time estimates, and required resources
• Documentation of knowledge transfer plan