Tales from the Data Center:

DataCenter


September 24, 2008  9:10 PM

Embracing the Expanding Role of IT or IS in Business



Posted by: PTSacco
DataCenter

First, let me dismiss an all too common myth – IT is not just a group of “geeks” typing code all day in the server closet down the hall. Far from it. As technology continues marching forward, IT’s role and its importance to the bottom line continues to grow....

September 22, 2008  8:17 PM

In Focus: Dim vs. Dark Data Centers



Posted by: PTSacco
Database, DataCenter, DataManagement

When comparing a Dim Data Center to a Dark Data Center the obvious and clear solution would be to opt for a dark data center design which can be described as a remotely monitored IT environment, in which computer systems analyze...


September 19, 2008  6:09 PM

Hot-Aisle/Cold-Aisle Containment & Fire-Code Issues



Posted by: PTSacco
DataCenter, DataManagement

Tech Target journalist, Mark Fontecchio, asked me to speak on the topic of Hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment and how it stokes fire-code issues. In a summary, Hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment is a way for data centers to isolate hot and cold air streams so they don't mix with one another and cause...


September 3, 2008  2:57 PM

Data Centers vs. Computer Rooms: What’s the Difference?



Posted by: PTSacco
DataCenter

The differences between data center and computer room design don’t amount to a hill of beans for most people. The terms are often used interchangeably, but using them correctly makes a big difference though if you’re trying to...


August 27, 2008  2:55 PM

Data Center Planning is Critical to a Successful Project



Posted by: PTSacco
DataCenter

 -Today's Blog- Today we're talking about the necessary steps that need to be taken when planning a sucesfull data center project. Project planning always seems easy on paper but successful implementation is...


August 22, 2008  3:47 PM

Data Center Co-Location Space Seekers Beware



Posted by: PTSacco
DataCenter

This story was just shared with me today,

 "Absolutely true story. In a colocation in central Ohio, we rent a couple of racks. The primary rack there has two power sources. They're not A/B, it's all primary power, because the rack is /full/ of machines. The colo staff was doing...