Frequently Asked Questions
Data Center Decommissioning – The Ultimate Guide
Do you have questions? We have answers. SLS answers the most commonly asked questions related to data center decommissioning.
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Section 1
What is IT asset disposition (ITAD) for data centers and how does it work?
![computer memory](https://www.simslifecycle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/Processing-4165.png)
Section 2
What types of data center equipment are included in ITAD?
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Section 3
What happens to equipment after it leaves the data center?
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Section 4
How do I develop a decommissioning plan?
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Section 5
How do I compare different decommissioning vendors?
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