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# Decommissioning an Arch Linux server

## Details

- **Server name**: <!-- Put server hostname here -->

## Steps

- [ ] Notified arch-devops about decommissioning plan (at least a week prior)
- [ ] (Optional) Notified arch-staff about decommissioning plan (at least two weeks prior)
- [ ] Make sure data is backed up and migrated
- [ ] Wait until decommissioning date
- [ ] Boot server in rescue system
- [ ] Securely wipe disks
- [ ] Schedule server to be cancelled in provider interface
- [ ] Report back to arch-devops
- [ ] Report back to arch-staff