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 […]
KEEP READINGAre 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? […]
KEEP READINGMany 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 […]
KEEP READINGStudies 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, […]
KEEP READINGBusinesses 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 […]
KEEP READINGWebinar 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 […]
KEEP READINGData 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 […]
KEEP READINGIf you can see dust and debris accumulating in your data center, you have a problem. Even microscopic particulates can lead to damage in your servers and other sensitive IT equipment. One of the most notorious contaminants data centers have to deal with is commonly known as black dust. This fine, sooty dust can suddenly […]
KEEP READINGWhen floods, fires, and other natural disasters occur, they can wreak havoc on the on-site computer equipment many organizations depend on to store and retrieve their important data. Because physical, formatting and logical problems can cause data to go missing, technology has developed to keep pace with all of these issues. And this is good […]
KEEP READINGWhen you think of how much financial and personal information you store on your computer, it’s no wonder you want to be sure its hard drive is rendered unusable when you migrate your data to a newer model. And when it comes to enterprise-wide computer room and data center upgrades, the need for responsible data […]
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