Whether you run a large corporation or small business, planning a data center relocation is a task of monumental importance. The lead time for a data center move can be anywhere from several months, to, in the case of a large data center, more than a year. Below are six steps toward a successful data center relocation. Early Planning is Critical The key to a successful data center relocation is… Read More
Facility managers responsible for data centers and other critical facilities are facing additional challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Most operations and maintenance tasks have become more challenging. As an example, if critical equipment offers good onboard status reporting but limited remote capability, the facility manager could ordinarily rely on increased rounds, knowing that onsite staff will hear or see alarms, unusual sounds, or smells or readily experience the result of… Read More
Server rack cabinet installation in your data center can be complicated. Thorough planning and thoughtful preparation are both key components for ensuring a successful, hassle-free installation experience. The following are essential guidelines when preparing an installation or data center move. Make a plan: Which coworkers will be impacted by a server rack cabinet installation or move? Collaborate with them so they can schedule their projects accordingly. Anticipate possible expansion: During… Read More
Colocation is on the rise and renewable energy investments by data center and cloud providers in combination with modern hybrid cloud frameworks can make enterprise IT sustainability easier. Going Green All the major tech companies have loudly proclaimed their commitment to “going green,” and recently the pledges only grew bigger. Microsoft promised earlier this year that it would achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Amazon made a similar promise last year,… Read More
Over the years, the data center industry has continued to evolve and has become a critical part of our world today. Beginning in the 1940s, as large computer rooms were often deployed for military and government purposes, costs were expensive due to the complexity of the computer systems. Roughly 40 years later, entering the era of the microcomputer boom, computers began to be more readily deployed throughout businesses. This led… Read More
When a human population spreads out, it tends to spread thinner. Will computing capacity follow the same pattern? You have no doubt already read the vendors’ claims. The trend of placing computing capacity nearest to where data it’s supposed to crunch is stored or nearest to the app or content distribution point to end-users will soon transform the topology of data centers and networks that connect them to one… Read More
Packaging of your critical IT hardware during a data center move is particularly critical to the safety and security of your valuable gear. Silverback’s specialized server crates have heavy latches, half-inch thick plywood, and reinforcement at all critical points, and crates are designed with a shock-mount base to minimize vibration during transport. They’re built to last and safely ship high value. Our Server Packaging Process Our process begins with assessing each item… Read More
About the only thing harder than building a data center is dismantling one. The potential for disruption of business is much greater with data center decommissioning than with construction. The recent decommissioning of the Titan supercomputer at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) reveals just how complicated the process can be. More than 40 people were involved with the project, including staff from ORNL, supercomputer manufacturer Cray, and external subcontractors…. Read More
A data center audit can take significant time and financial resources, so determining your end-goal is critical. Before you begin your own audit or commission a third party, compare the various types of audits and what they include. Security Audit A data center audit focusing on physical security will document and ensure that the appropriate procedures and technology are in place to avoid downtime, disasters, unauthorized access and breaches. It includes… Read More
There are several different types of data centers and they all have at least one thing in common. Each facility requires effective data center staffing. From hyperscale data centers with massive square footage to small facilities using edge deployment, finding, training, and keeping IT professionals is a key component to managing a data center. Regardless of the type or size of the data center, there are three main sets of… Read More
During the early days of the coronavirus outbreak many wondered if the internet would end up going down due to the dramatic increase in traffic from remote working, distance learning and people keeping themselves occupied while stuck at home. In fact, research from Cloudflare revealed that internet usage swelled by over 25 percent in most major cities around the world as a result of lockdown measures. Thankfully though, data center… Read More
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