IT Lifecycle Planning Checklist

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01 / ACQUIRE

Acquire

Start with outcomes, then compare the options.

Which workloads and business outcomes must the technology support?What capacity do you need now, and over the next 12–36 months?Have you compared new, refurbished and rental options for this workload?Does the comparison include software, deployment, support and end-of-use costs?

02 / DEPLOY

Deploy

Make day one part of the plan.

Which sites, teams and dates are in the rollout?What configuration, imaging and software setup is required?Who owns delivery, installation, testing and acceptance?Are migration, downtime windows and rollback arrangements documented?

03 / MANAGE

Manage

Define support before you need it.

Which assets and locations are included in the support scope?What service hours, response commitments and escalation paths are agreed?Who owns asset records, warranty dates and service history?How will replacement equipment, repairs and software updates be handled?

04 / EXTEND

Extend

Ask what can keep working.

Can memory, storage or component upgrades meet the next requirement?Are compatible spares available for the expected remaining service life?Which assets could be repaired, refurbished or redeployed?When should you review the cost of maintaining versus replacing each asset?

05 / RETIRE

Retire

Plan the exit while you still control the asset.

Do you have an asset list with model, serial number, condition and ownership?What data handling, sanitisation and verification evidence do you require?Who owns collection, chain of custody and disposition records?Have buyback, reuse and refurbishment been assessed before recycling?

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