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Data Center Facilities IT Handbook

30 Apr 2009 | SearchDataCenter.com

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Miscommunication between facilities managers and IT staff can spell disaster for the data center. Our e-book, Data Center Facilities IT Handbook, helps data center facilities teams and IT professionals span the communication chasm to build and maintain the most productive and efficient data centers.

SearchDataCenter.com's Data Center Facilities IT Handbook serves as a guide for IT pros looking to ensure that their physical infrastructures support the data center. It also provides insight into several challenges facing data center facilities teams.


Chapter 4: Data Center Design and Build Out

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This chapter addresses following areas:
  • Mapping out a data center construction project
  • The true cost of building a facility
  • How to choose the best site
  • Must-haves in a modern data center
  • When to renovate instead of building

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Chapter 3: Capping Energy Consumption in the Data Center

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This chapter addresses following areas:
  • Approaching your utility providers and exploring possible rebate opportunities
  • Power savings at the server
  • The data center power train
  • Which is more efficient: AC or DC power?
  • How to properly measure your progress

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Chapter 2: Mastering Data Center Climate Control

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chapter addresses following areas:

  • Chiller plant sizing and planning
  • Alternative water sources
  • Computer room air conditioners (CRACs) and the data center
  • Optimizing CRAC efficiency
  • Designing data center server racks

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Chapter 1: Reinforcing IT and Facilities Relations

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This chapter addresses following areas:
  • Fostering growth and cooperation between IT and data center facilities staff
  • Realizing productive changes without having to adjust roles and responsibilities
  • Tips for improving interaction between groups
  • Building interaction into your company mindset

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