infrastructure

In some usages, infrastructure refers to interconnecting hardware and software and not to computers and other devices that are interconnected. However, to some information technology users, infrastructure is viewed as everything that supports the flow and processing of information.

Infrastructure companies play a significant part in evolving the Internet, both in terms of where the interrconnections are placed and made accessible and in terms of how much information can be carried how quickly.

Getting started with infrastructure

To explore how infrastructure is used in the enterprise, here are some additional resources:

All-in-One Guide: Data Center Disaster Recovery

Data Center Systems Management Learning Guide

Learn more about Data center room design and location

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.
Learning guide: How to design a server room: Location, location, location. That's one key element to consider when designing a server room. We've broken down this project into eight core elements in a Learning Guide.
Time is ripe for data center infrastructure databases: Many data centers track their IT assets in a CMDB, but as they continue to grow, facility items deserve a database of their own.
Green data center advice: Is LEED feasible?: Syska Hennessy offers green data center advice and outlines the ramifications of pursuing a LEED data center.
Target builds a better data center: Just five years after Target built a new data center, it's building another one to keep up with company growth.
Data Center Facilities IT Handbook: Learn how to bridge the communication gap between data center facilities teams and IT staff in order to maintain a productive and efficient data center.
ASHRAE data center infrastructure book eases bad vibrations: ASHRAE's fifth book in its datacom series offers guidelines for easing the effects of shock and vibration on data center physical infrastructure.
Data Center Library: Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology: A review of Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology by Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Enterprise Architect Rob Snevely.
	Bob McFarlane: Blogs and more: Expert Bob McFarlane recently hosted a blog that tackled the full array of problems that face anyone managing a data center's physical environment. The best of the blog is here.
How to identify and remediate data center hot spots: Data center hot spots can cause equipment failure and system outages. Find out how to identify the source of data center hot spots and how to fix the problem in this tip.

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