In this competitive business landscape, quite a lot rides on uninterrupted access to data. That’s why reliability is a key concept of all data center operations. It’s also why knowing how to calculate power requirements of data centers — whether they’re standalone entities or part of a larger facility — is critical to forming a […]
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WITH RECORD SETTING TEMPERATURES AND STORMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN 2019, LET’S MAKE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED. #1 INSPECT YOUR UPS DISPLAY FOR RED LIGHTS Indicating a possible battery failure or UPS fault. #2 CHECK THE AGE OF YOUR BATTERIES If they’re more than 3 years old, consider a proactive replacement. #3 CHECK […]
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What is a rack server used for? The answer has less to do with aesthetics and much more to do with your server’s performance than you may realize. The most important components of the majority of IT infrastructures are the servers that allow users to create, share and access data through networked systems. However, it’s […]
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Are you looking to optimize your current data center or build an energy-efficient one that makes optimal use of all your resources — floor space, equipment and energy included? In both instances, it’s advisable to know what DCIM software is and how it can support your business objectives. What Is Data Center Infrastructure Management Software? […]
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Many forward-thinking businesses are asking questions such as “What is data center migration?” and “What are its chief benefits?” With promises of cost savings, better efficiency and the elimination of data redundancies, it’s understandable that a significant number of organizations have data center migration top of mind. What Is Data Center Migration? In the simplest […]
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Studies have shown that the costs associated with data center outages are steadily increasing. Research conducted by the Ponemon Institute shows that the average data center outage cost a little over $500,000 in 2010. By 2016, the average cost swelled to over $740,000, amounting to a net increase of 38 percent. Clearly, in today’s competitive business landscape, […]
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Businesses around the globe rely on their IT equipment to enable processes and manage data — and since electronics are sensitive to overheating, it’s imperative to keep this IT equipment cool with proper airflow management. Data center design needs to take the production and movement of cold and warm air into account for an energy-efficient […]
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Webinar Invitation Edge – Best Practices in Distributed IT Environments This webinar will address standardization options to reduce new deployment execution time, lower the cost of managing physical infrastructure, and simplify monitoring and alarm management. Speakers Brian Ballard Strategy & Business Development APC by Schneider Electric Bill Matson Global Partner Success Manager APC by Schneider […]
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Data center temperature is one of the most important environmental factors when it comes to the proper functioning of servers and other IT equipment. After all, the performance of sensitive electronic equipment can be significantly affected by excessive heat or cold. It’s essential for companies to maintain the right server room temperature range that will […]
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Experts predict that every two years, the volume of data created by businesses will double. When you add the speed at which data centers are filled up and IT equipment is replaced by newer iterations, you begin to see how important it is to properly destroy or render unusable any old equipment that may contain […]
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