What is the key to a successful data center migration? Preparation. And, following these five data center migration steps. The more your company thinks through every stage in advance of the move, the more successful the migration will be. Step 1: Develop a Comprehensive Project Plan Do the prep work ahead of time and map out the migration in detail. Step 2: Label Every Device With a Unique Designation… Read More
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How and When to Move to a Data Center Colocation
In case you missed the June 7×24 Event, here are the videos of How and When to Move to a Data Center Colocation featuring Al Nichols from Silverback Data Center Solutions. Part 1 Presentation: How and When to Move to a Data Center Colocation Part 2 Q&A: Panel Discussion 7×24 Exchange SoCal Chapter Virtual Meeting, Summer 2020
Data Center Equipment Basics: What is a Server Rack?
Providing physical support in every data center are the server racks, which house the essential hardware, from computer servers to patch panels. Several types of racks exist, and the ones you choose depend on your computing needs. The framework of a data rack can be open like a shelf or closed like a cabinet. Other factors to consider when choosing rack models include additional equipment, your data center’s security, and optimal cooling, among others. Racks… Read More
How rear-door heat exchangers solve the high-density data center problem
When the national weather services for Denmark and Switzerland upgraded their computing capacities, they each turned to supercomputers that are cooled by internal heat exchangers. It doesn’t take a supercomputer to justify liquid cooling, however. Heat exchangers have been used inside server cabinets for many years to dissipate heat and reduce the cooling needed from computer room air handing (CRAH) units. Recent advances are causing data center managers who may… Read More
Colocation and the Healthcare Industry
As the COVID-19 virus has impacted almost every way of life around the globe, it is heartening to know that we’re living in an age where data-driven computer models can complete certain medical tasks more accurately than doctors. For instance, a recent study published in the journal “Nature” found that artificial intelligence is more accurate than medical professionals at diagnosing breast cancer through mammogram analysis. The AI program reduced false… Read More
How is Demand Driving Data Center Market Growth?
Technology is rapidly changing the economic landscape and creating new opportunities for more organizations to consider how they can expand their IT solutions to capitalize on emerging markets. However, many companies aren’t giving much thought to how data centers, especially smaller operations can play a significant role in helping support leveraging new technologies in a way that will allow them to be more effective and efficient. Demand for new services… Read More
Guidelines for Installing Server Racks
Server rack 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 installation or move? Collaborate with them so they can schedule their projects accordingly. Anticipate possible expansion: During the server… Read More
Q&A – How Data Centers Can Become More Energy Efficient
Original Post in Digital Journal As the world becomes more digital, data center electricity consumption will surge — that number could rise to 8 percent of the global total by 2030. A leading expert looks at energy efficiency options. Businesses are completely reliant on the technology — the infrastructure uses electricity to power storage equipment, servers, backups and cooling infrastructure (most servers need temperatures below 80 degrees). However, while businesses may not… Read More
Edge Computing Architecture
From an article in Channel Futures Over the past couple of years, edge computing architecture has garnered increasing attention. The edge is fueling much of the technology change on the horizon. Indeed, edge computing architecture will enable many of the technologies that define the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is poised to change how we live, work and interrelate. Immersive, data-intensive experiences and legions of internet-of-things (IoT)-connected devices – Statista estimates there will be 75… Read More
Data Center Cabling – Challenges and Solutions
Data center cabling, along with power and cooling infrastructure, is critical to a data center’s performance. There are a number of ways to optimize your cabling infrastructure as well as potential problems to be aware of. Whether it’s an incorrect cable type, reversed polarity or poor physical installation and management, a poorly implemented cabling infrastructure can impact cooling, cause increased downtime and affect long-term data center cable management. Following a well-planned data… Read More