What are some data center upgrades that you're planning to make in the near future? Are there certain upgrades you would like to make but can't afford to in the current fiscal year (in regards to time or resources)? In what areas do your budget priorities lie?
Data center budget considerations, Data Center management, Data center planning
Does anyone have a suggestion or an example of building a data center or NOC in MS Project? - Larry
Microsoft Project, Data center moving, Data center planning
Market rates for data centers in VA or east coast
Data center budget considerations, Data Center Cost, Data Center Pricing
We are using too much energy on heating and cooling, and I know we're not running our data center as efficiently as possible. I'm looking to buy a homogenous multi-core processor with about 2 GHz and between 2 and 4 GB hard drive space and 3 GB RAM. I need my resources to be easily accessible...
Do you know if there is a completed cost analysis comparing a hosted facility verse running your own data center?
Do you have a good understanding of data center build cost, ie: what % of data center costs are for the shell, fit up, mechanical, electrical, etc? Is there a simple formula or a simple % break out that is industry accepted?
Data center design, Data center budget considerations, Data center infrastructure
We have a T2 data center and are attempting to “go green” and lower the energy usage in the DC. Our goal is to reach a T3 or even a T4. What would be the first steps you would suggest to take to save the most energy as soon as possible? Cover all holes in the floor? Blanking plates?
Data center design, Data center budget considerations, Green data center
There has been a lot of words printed and spoken about Green IT: There are power and cooling savings that can be realized. It can be used as an entree to virtualization -- if your shop isn't already there. But are the proposed benefits of Green IT lip service? Are there actual ROI benefits of...


