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Data center security concerns with contractors: Advisory Board Q&A
Maintaining physical data center security when allowing outside contractors into a facility takes caution and common sense. Q&A
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What percentage of my data center budget should be allocated for physical security?
Budgets for data center physical security depends on a number of factors. Security expert Thor A. Mollung discusses allocation concerns. FAQ
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Are physical threats to the data conduit a major concern?
Are physical threats to the data conduit, such as fiber-tapping and sabotage, a serious issue? FAQ
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Should my data center be located on our corporate campus?
It's time for a new data center, but where to put it? Should the facility be located on the corporate campus or isolated somewhere else? FAQ
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How do I evaluate a third-party data center risk assessment?
Are you working with a security consultant on a risk assessment plan for your data center? Here are some basics to consider. FAQ
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How do I implement an access control system in the data center?
Implementing an access control system improves data center security. Expert JP Callahan discusses how. FAQ
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Data center physical security
If you want to know how to be more proactive when it comes to keeping your data center safe, this guide is for you. Guide
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Data center pros hurry up and wait for Hurricane Irene
A bout of natural disasters has data center professionals rechecking their disaster recovery plans. News | 25 Aug 2011
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Data center EPO vulnerability fixed in 2011 National Electrical Code
Data centers are no longer required to put the big red kill-switch on exit doors, thanks to a committee that convinced the NFPA to revisit its data center EPO regulation. News | 05 Nov 2010
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The value of DC power in data centers still in question
New initiatives among data centers will weigh whether direct current power is more energy efficient -- and worth the risk – than alternating current power. Article | 15 Feb 2010
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Data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment how-tos
Data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment has gained traction. Here are key steps to consider for correct implementation. Article | 18 Jan 2010
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Does SAS 70 certification mean better data center security?
SAS 70 Type II certification has become a necessary evil for data centers that handle public companies' data. Some IT managers say SAS 70 compliance has helped improve IT security processes, but not everyone agrees. Article | 05 Nov 2009
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Users undeterred by Amazon EC2 lightning snafu
A lightning strike and downed servers haven't deterred users from Amazon's cloud resources, which are still cheaper and better than customers can achieve in-house. Article | 17 Jun 2009
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Sun Microsystems provides storage, hard drive wiping services
The stolen data industry has become a serious threat to the security of all hardware containing sensitive data. Sun Microsystems now offers erasure services as part of its data center services suite. News | 26 Nov 2008
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Drawbacks to hot/cold aisle containment
Containing hot and cold aisles in the data center can add up to high-cost installations, not to mention retrofits. The issue of sprinkler installation is one area in which the efforts to containment can cause unexpected additional cost in order to be... News | 11 Sep 2008
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Hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment stokes fire-code issues
Containing a data center's hot and cold aisles in may create energy-efficiency savings, but the design strategy can leave a facility vulnerable to fire detection and suppression issues. Article | 05 Sep 2008
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The Planet data center hosting company suffers major electrical fire
Downtime struck one-third of the customer base of the Planet, a Houston-based hosting company, after an explosion in an underground conduit that ushers utility power to the site was compromised. Article | 04 Jun 2008
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Weighing the pros and cons of the Trusted Computing Platform
When used as designed, trusted computing can provide a high level of security, but limitations and potential for abuse prohibits its usefulness. Tip
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New security technologies tighten data center access control
New access control technologies are tightening up data center physical security. Tip
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Top five tips in five minutes for fire protection
IT pros have many options to safeguard their equipment in the event of a fire. Unfortunately not all of them are obvious, so SearchDataCenter.com is offering you the top five tips to keep your data center safe in case the worst happens. Tip
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Seven steps to data center fire planning
Here are a number of points you may want to address before deciding which fire protection strategy is best for your data center. Tip
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Assuring your third-party data center is secure
The costs are generally lower and the bandwidth abundant, but are third party data centers secure enough to protect your data? Tip
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Data center physical security design in a post 9-11 environment
In this presentation, data center security expert Thor Mollung discusses how security professionals are designing for today's data centers. Tip
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Effective endpoint security without a significant investment
Most organizations already employ three effective endpoint security controls. Tip
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The here and now of biometrics
Biometrics are increasingly being used to keep the data center safe. And now, the systems are also more affordable, and reliability rates have improved over just a few years ago. Tip
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Physical security playbook
This playbook on physical security will provide all the information you need to keep the bad guys out of your data center. Tip
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Don't underestimate physical security
A look at the many overlooked aspects of physical security. Tip
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Dry pre-action fire suppression systems
Fire protection expert Lance Harry explains what a dry pre-action fire suppression system is and how it works. Ask the Expert
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NFPA 75: Raised floor fire protection
Utilizing separate suppression 'zones' for both above floor and sub-floor spaces is a common practice in areas where the subfloor contains a significant hazard/fuel load. Ask the Expert
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Gas fire suppression systems
Expert Lance Harry explains what to consider when selecting a fire suppression system for your data center. Ask the Expert
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Halon and FM-200, part two
A reader wrote in and pointed out that comparing the two technologies seemed strange, "one is almost legislated out of existence and the other is suspect." See how our expert responded. Ask the Expert
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Selecting a sprinkler system: Dependent on local building code regulations?
Fire protection expert Lance Harry answers a question about building codes and sprinkler systems. Ask the Expert
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Pre-action dry pipe fire sprinklers versus wet pipe sprinklers
A reader wrote in wanting to know if pre-action dry pipe was still the standard in the data center. Expert Lance Harry responds. Ask the Expert
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The Big Red Button
Expert Lance Harry explains the significance of the "big red button" and how it relates to fire safety in response to a reader's question. Ask the Expert
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FM-200
Expert Lance Harry answers all of your questions about FM200 in the data center. Ask the Expert
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What's the right fire suppression system for our small data center?
What is the correct fire suppression system to use for a small data center? Our data center currently consists of seven racks. Ask the Expert
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Drying out servers after a sprinkler discharge
Our newest expert tells you what to do if your data center gets wet. Ask the Expert
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liquid-tight strain-relief connector
A liquid-tight strain-relief connector is a special electrical connector or jacket used in cabling for electronic and computer systems where water or contaminant intrusion is a concern... (Continued) Word
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limited combustible cable (LCC)
Limited combustible cable (LCC), also called CMP-50 cable, is fire-resistant cable with insulation made of a synthetic material called fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP). Word
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Weighing the pros and cons of the Trusted Computing Platform
When used as designed, trusted computing can provide a high level of security, but limitations and potential for abuse prohibits its usefulness. Tip
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Data center pros hurry up and wait for Hurricane Irene
A bout of natural disasters has data center professionals rechecking their disaster recovery plans. News
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Data center security concerns with contractors: Advisory Board Q&A
Maintaining physical data center security when allowing outside contractors into a facility takes caution and common sense. Q&A
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Data center EPO vulnerability fixed in 2011 National Electrical Code
Data centers are no longer required to put the big red kill-switch on exit doors, thanks to a committee that convinced the NFPA to revisit its data center EPO regulation. News
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The value of DC power in data centers still in question
New initiatives among data centers will weigh whether direct current power is more energy efficient -- and worth the risk – than alternating current power. Article
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Data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment how-tos
Data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment has gained traction. Here are key steps to consider for correct implementation. Article
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New security technologies tighten data center access control
New access control technologies are tightening up data center physical security. Tip
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Does SAS 70 certification mean better data center security?
SAS 70 Type II certification has become a necessary evil for data centers that handle public companies' data. Some IT managers say SAS 70 compliance has helped improve IT security processes, but not everyone agrees. Article
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Users undeterred by Amazon EC2 lightning snafu
A lightning strike and downed servers haven't deterred users from Amazon's cloud resources, which are still cheaper and better than customers can achieve in-house. Article
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Sun Microsystems provides storage, hard drive wiping services
The stolen data industry has become a serious threat to the security of all hardware containing sensitive data. Sun Microsystems now offers erasure services as part of its data center services suite. News
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