Infrastructure & Operations

Data Center Cooling Requirements Calculator

Estimating the data center's cooling load requirements can be a difficult task. Total heat output from all devices and other variables must be taken into account....

iPad Hands On Review

The iPad is being touted by Apple as a magical and revolutionary device. Does it live up to that designation? If not quite magical, it comes pretty close.

The Real Business Value of Desktop Virtualization

The centralization and management of desktop application delivery is an important value of desktop virtualization. But the ultimate value of desktop virtualization is its...

Build a Data Center

42% of IT leaders have been tasked with completing a data center build-out in 2010. Often, the organization lacks previous experience building a data center.

Data Center Fire Protection and Suppression Vendor Criteria Checklist

While preliminary decisions can be made by IT, the final decision and selection process should be done by consulting a fire engineer. However, not all fire engineers are...

Data Center Fire Protection and Suppression Selection Guide

Selecting fire protection and suppression systems for the data center requires an understanding of the decision points and options available. Although largely regulated...

Data Center Site Selection and Security Checklist

Whether it is an existing building or a new construction site, IT must cover due diligence by completing a site evaluation for each potential location. Use a building...

Data Center Contractor Reference Check Checklist

Building a data center is a complex and expensive project that requires the assistance of contractors, especially in the design and planning stages. Selecting the right...

Data Center Contractor Scripted Interview Scorecard

When meeting with potential contractors for the build of a new data center, organizations should use a scripted interview to aid in the decision making process. Each...

Data Center Contractor Selection Scripted Interview

Data center facilities call for specific industrial design and engineering requirements to meet needs for fire-protection, power provisioning, stand-by power, cooling,...
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