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Chapter 1: Data center site selection and design


Data center site selection


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Study ranks cheapest places to build a data center
In a new study focusing on the healthcare industry, the Midwest once again came on top as one of the most affordable places to build a data center.

Prefabricated data centers offer modular expansion alternatives
Prefabricated modular data centers may provide a viable alternative to new construction. But the adoption of these "turn-key" data centers is yet to be seen.

Renovate or replace outdated data centers?
Data center design expert Steven Harris says the time is ripe for data center turnover as many companies hit a tipping point with aging facilities.

Things to consider when planning a data center move to an older building
We're moving our data center to an older building in an urban area that is currently being renovated. I'm working with consultants on our cabling infrastructure, but I was wondering if you could provide me with some sort...

Data center locations ranked by operating cost
A Princeton, N.J.-based site selection firm recently published a study of 35 top data center locations, ranking the cities by estimated annual operating costs.

Rules for designing the urban data center
Design considerations for an older building are much different than starting from scratch. The top ten things you need to know—before it's too late.

Bad location puts data center security at risk
Sometimes, it's good to be paranoid. An expert identifies the potential physical security weaknesses in your data center -- such as poor location.

The data center and corporate headquarters: Together or apart?
My company is building a new corporate headquarters. Our data center is presently located on a sprawling campus. The question is: should we move into that new building, or remain on the campus away from headquarters?

Data center physical consolidation shrinks two facilities to one in 24 hours
As part of a data center consolidation effort, the University of Texas at Arlington moved the contents of two outdated data centers into a single updated facility. While the planning took six months, the physical move...


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