Unix® System Management Primer Plus

Summary

The data center is the heart of any technology deployment. Whether you lease space at a hosting facility or build your own data center, putting together the right data center infrastructure is one of the most significant investments your department or company will make. Much as with purchasing a new house, you should scrutinize every detail of the data center to make sure you know what you're getting for your money, and that it's the right home for your hardware. The key factors to consider in any data center are the environment (temperature, humidity, air quality, fire suppression, and noise), flooring, racks, cable management, power, consoles, and remote access.

You have a lot to consider when building a good data center, and all of ...