Need to consolidate 4 DC in US and 2 in Canada into a single DC. Please sugggest a checklist from n/w and server side which can help getting all answers
Data center consolidation, Network connectivity, Data center planning
In the wake of floods warning i would specify the locating your DC on the first floors would be dangerous as " first hit ".
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
What are some common mistakes to avoid when setting up the layout of your data center? What setup have you found works best? Are there any good guides for data center layout techniques that you would recommend?
Data center planning, Data Center Layout, Data Center Logistics
Dear all, Has anyone used templates for a Datacenter Creation Project ( I am looking specifically the cost estimation for new Datacenter Project) ?
We are about to move offices and I, as a non IT specialist, am looking at the fit out options. We have had 3 companies draw up floor plans and each as taken a different view on where to locate the server room. The offices are on 2 floors and are fairly small (planning is for 25-30 staff). One...
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
've been tasked designing a plan to allow users to use their credentials on the servers at our diaster recovery site. I'm a unix guy, and am swimming way past the ropes. Here is the situation: We have a datacenter for our production servers. It is a Windows 2003 level domain, with all Windows...
We are planning a data center and was wondering if anyone could help with the amount of cooling we will need. We will have 100 blade servers in the data center along with other equipment We will have a raised floor as well.
what is an effective server sizing tool/approach that will enable my company to buy Hardware that will host future applications which are not yet procured with great deal of accuracy?
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
Data Center management, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center planning
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.
Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center planning
My company was just acquired by a larger one, and we are now preparing to combine our IT departments. What is the best way to do this and guarantee that everyone maintains access to the data/resources that they need? Should we create clusters based on who needs what? Can you recommend any...
What damage would be caused to equipment and data within a typical server room by the activation of a gas based Fire Suppression System such as the FM200 and what is the likelihood of it being inadvertently activated?
Data center design, FM-200 Fire Suppression Systems, Data center planning
I'm looking for Data Center Relocation planning resources; books, white papers, WBS, project plans, etc. can I get some recommendations?
Data center operations, Data center design, Data center planning
Hi, we're working on 2 new datacenters to provide datavault/DR services to clients in three service tiers: cold, worm and hot. This will also be a traditional service provider DC with internet and hosting services. DC1 will be 2-3K Sqm. DC2 will be very small running as backup. there is a plan for...
Hi, we're working on 2 new datacenters to provide datavault/DR services to clients in three service tiers: cold, worm and hot. This will also be a traditional service provider DC with internet and hosting services. DC1 will be 2-3K Sqm. DC2 will be very small running as backup. there is a plan for...


