The bread and butter task — server deployments — most managed services providers perform is, unfortunately, also among the most dangerous to client relationships. Deploying new servers and replacing old production servers are especially sensitive responsibilities that technology consultancies commonly complete. Yet, server projects present numerous dangers, as clients’ production environments are dependent upon proper backend performance and errors or oversights subsequently prove frustrating and disruptive.

When it comes to server deployments and migrations, MSPs are wise to learn from professional painters and invest time carefully planning and preparing. Don’t just jump in and begin deploying a new server, which is the equivalent of painting ill-prepared surfaces that subsequently don’t look good for long and soon require repeating the work.

Employ a checklist, like the one written by Erik Eckel for TechRepublic Premium, to help with your server deployment. You won’t be sorry.

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