data centre standards
I’m looking for Data Centre Specifications for Next Generation Data Centres; Physical & Virtual design considerations

Answer Question   |  April 4, 2012  6:49 PM
Data center design and infrastructure

Open IT Forum: What are some creative ways to cool a data center?
Whether it’s a nearby natural water source or a unique rack design, share your ideas for creative ways to cool a data center right here, and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points! When you leave your idea in the dicussion section, cast your vote on the best idea of the bunch! The winner gets a free [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  6:43 PM
Data center cooling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Open IT Forum

Open IT Forum: What data center fads should be avoided?
There’s always something new and improved, especially in something as complex as a data center. What are some recent technologies you’ve seen that strike you more as fads rather than essential additions to the data center? Share your opinion, and we’ll share 75 Knowledge Points!

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  2:49 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Data center operations, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server

Open IT Forum: What to consider when building a data center?
What are some of the key factors the enterprise should consider when building a data center that can last? We’d love to hear stories from your own experience, or see lists of your own must-haves when it comes to a new data center. Share your thoughts and we’ll share 100 Knowledge Points!

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  2:18 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Data Center Build, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server

Enterprise Solution
I am researching the following for an all Windows Servers: I need a toolset that will enable me to quickly (within a few minute) determine the root cause of an outage AND proactively monitor performance of all applications to respond to potential service interruption issues. Some pain points are-Event log correlation-What product can help me [...]

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2011  11:18 PM
Active Directory Domain, Data Center administration, Data center design and infrastructure, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008

Colocation Data Center Information
can anybody tell me what a good policy is for determining the appropriate cost model for a colocation facility?  I have heard companies charging per RU and others charge per KW, and yet others charge on what sort of bandwidth you require.  Just looking for some sort of guidance and maybe a range that is [...]

Answer Question   |  December 9, 2010  3:04 PM
Colocation facilities, Data Center administration, Data Center Cost, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure

Open IT Forum: What’s your list of considerations when developing a data center?
What considerations or checklist would you provide to someone creating a data center for the enterprise? From cooling and racks to data retirement policies and security, what are some of the concerns that a developer can’t afford to overlook?

Answer Question   |  December 10, 2010  4:34 PM
Data center budget considerations, Data center cooling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Open IT Forum

Class 3 SEAP approved Data cabinets?
Hi, I wonder of any of you could help me. I need to find a manufacturer that makes Class 3 SEAP approved Data cabinets? Can anyone help?

Answer Question   |  May 20, 2011  7:51 PM
Data Center, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management

minimum height recommended for data center?
Hello All, Could any one tell me what is the minimum height required for the raised floor? we are using DX (down flow) CCU’s.

Answer Question   |  March 11, 2010  10:01 AM
data center capacity planning, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center planning

Data Center planning and design resources
Does anyone know of a site or have plans they can share for data center layout. Looking to get some ideas on rack spacing, fire suppression locations, security  etc.

Answer Question   |  February 5, 2010  2:54 PM
Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center planning

Data center power design
Our Data center has a 10,000A (6.5 MVA @220/380V, 60 Hz) rated capacity parallelling switchgear to supply critical load. However, the demand load is calculated @ 7.8 MVA. Our Electrical Consultant recommended a 4-2000KVA capacity prime generator, single paralleling digital switchgear(PSG). My question is how about splitting the 4 generating sets into two parts to [...]

Answer Question   |  August 25, 2009  5:08 PM
Data center design and infrastructure, data center generator, Data Center power management

new data centers
where can I find large data centers with heavy power?

Answer Question   |  August 25, 2009  4:28 PM
Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management

Data center cooling solutions
What do you think is the most power-efficient data center cooling setup? What kind of setup do you implement in your data center? Are there ways you would like to improve it; how?

Answer Question   |  August 26, 2009  8:07 PM
Data center air conditioning units, Data center cooling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure

MS Project of Data Center Build/Move
Does anyone have a suggestion or an example of building a data center or NOC in MS Project? - Larry

Answer Question   |  March 25, 2009  12:56 PM
Data center budget considerations, Data center cabling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center moving, Data center planning, Microsoft Project

Basics for Data Center planning
Would like to learn all what is related to data center planning, management, design, operations, etc. What kind of documents, book, career path should I follow if I’d like to be in this kind of business. Thanks in advanced

Answer Question   |  November 25, 2008  9:23 PM
Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Data center planning

Data Center Migration
Planing for moving the data centre to a new location and moving some of them as is and build new ones. so Need a document which covers every thing in terms of planning design implement and cut over.

Answer Question   |  November 20, 2008  7:34 PM
Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center Migration, Data center moving, Data center planning

best practices in racking switches in a data center
In a hot aisle/cold aisle floor design, best practices are not to mix the hot air with the cold air. I am using blanking panels, floor grommets, everything that I’ve learned over the years in managing data centers to get the optimal cooling from my CRAC units. One question I have relateing to racking telco [...]

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2008  5:25 PM
Cold aisle, Data Center Airflow, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Hot aisle, Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle, Racking Standards, Racking Switches, Telecom Switches

trying to replace old 10Base t hubs with new technology routers and switches , there are 200 computers what should i do
there are 200 computers in my office , which communication mechanism should i use and what type of routers and switches should i use

Answer Question   |  October 10, 2008  8:32 PM
Data center design and infrastructure, Hubs, Network architecture and topology, Network design, Routers, Switches

Metric floor loading calculations
If the building floor loading is 3 kpa and the equipment is 2,000 kg (950 x 600 mm), and is located in a computer room with raised floor environment, can the building and environment support that 2,000 kg equipment?

Answer Question   |  June 13, 2012  3:16 PM
Data center design and infrastructure, Raised floors

Keeping non-redundant devices up during a power failure
I need to connect several AC redundant appliances (Servers, Load Balancers, Switches, Firewalls, etc) to other non-redundant ones (SAN Switches, KVM). I have AC PDU’s for redundant and non-redundant devices, but I haven’t figured out the best way to avoid my non-redundant devices being cut off from power from a failure to either PDU.

Answer Question   |  October 2, 2008  3:14 PM
Data center backup power, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center power supplies, Firewalls, KVM, Load balancers, PDU, SAN, Servers, Switches