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...
Using server racks to store critical data is an efficient and secure method. The physical nature of this data storage, however, puts your organization at risk. Structural damage from severe weather and other natural events can be devastating to most types of data...
With such a high concentration of power, data centers are at risk for fires. More than 65% of IT equipment failures happen because the server room is poorly maintained, inadequate, or not air conditioned well. Fires can happen around your electronics racks for a...
Your company’s data center is an integral part of your business. By keeping it clean and organized, you are preventing structural problems from affecting your operations. While air flow management and proper maintenance of your data racks are essential, it is...