When was the last time you updated your data center to better suit your company’s needs? While data centers generally have a life of about nine years, Green Computing norms state that a center is out of date after about seven. With the ever-changing IT industry,...
Temperature control is central to a data center’s efficiency. All types of server racks require some kind of cooling system, and when that system is not working properly, hot spots can develop. By understanding the cause of hot spots and how to address them,...
Just as the broader information technology industry continues to evolve, so do data centers. Globalization and the increasing rate of information sharing are both contributing factors to these changes. IT racks are no longer uniform, nor are the rooms that contain...
Risk management is one of the most important parts of running a data center. Your company’s information is at the center of all operations, so preventing data loss is critical. By understanding some of the most common causes of data loss and how to prevent...
To prevent data loss, IT managers must run a data center with care and precision. Even the best centers have problems, however, causing the airflow to be less than optimal. If you are in charge of a data center, be sure that you are avoiding these common cooling...
The best data centers function with a delicate balance of power and efficiency. As an IT manager, it is your job to make sure that your company’s data cabinets are serving their full purpose with the least amount of energy intake. If you have noticed a sudden...
