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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.
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Establishing the initial plan and design for the new data center can be a challenging task, especially for IT leaders who are inexperienced. Start the project off...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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Selecting fire protection and suppression systems for the data center requires an understanding of the decision points and options available. Although largely regulated...
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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...
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Including both current and future facility requirements helps to align costs and capacity with enterprise needs. Calculate power, cooling, and standby power requirements...
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Many IT departments lack internal expertise to undertake a data center build project as facilities require specific industrial design and engineering requirements to meet...
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