Data center management is in a stage of transition as older management practices developed during periods of rapid growth are being replaced by more efficient processes and more effective use of technology in pursuit of the data center trifecta: maintaining availability, improving efficiency and managing capacity.
This forward-looking perspective will be the guiding force behind new data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions from industry leaders such as Emerson Network Power.
An industry white paper, released this week by NxGen Modular, explores the evolution of containerized data centers into more customizable, scalable and maintainable modular data centers.
With much confusion in the industry regarding the two seismic requirements governing protection of network equipment — IBC and Telcordia GR-63-CORE NEBS — Crenlo has developed a white paper outlining their major differences, and how those differences lead to varying levels of protection from racks and enclosures being marketed under the same “seismic” label.
In studying a number of “high-performing” IT organizations, the authors of The Visible OPS Handbook: Implementing ITIL® in 4 Practical and Auditable Steps (Behr, Kim, & Spafford, 2004-2005) found these organizations shared a common philosophy which states “the only acceptable number of unauthorized changes is zero."
Scott Good, director of critical facilities for GKK Works, conducts alpha testing on Elliptical Mobile Solutions newest Micro-Modular Data Center, the R.A.S.E.R. HD.