Data center physical security

MUST READ For good data center physical security, build a bunker ARTICLE - MSApple didn't want another fire or busted water pipe damaging computer systems, so it built its data center in a bunker. Security procedures are key to data center security, expert says INTERVIEW - Data center physical security expert says that security procedures are the key to a tighter data center in this interview. Data center physical security FAST GUIDES - If you want to know how to be more proactive when it comes to keeping your data center safe, this guide is for you.

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	Users undeterred by Amazon EC2 lightning snafu SearchCloudComputing.com | 17 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - 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.

	The Planet data center hosting company suffers major electrical fire SearchDataCenter.com | 04 Jun 2008 ARTICLE - Downtime struck one-third of the customer base of the Planet, a Houston-based hosting company, after an explosion in an underground conduit was compromised.

	No-tailgating technology prevents unauthorized data center entry SearchDataCenter.com | 18 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - The optical imaging technology Tailgate Detection, Alarm, and Recording System enables a data center hosting company to prevent unauthorized entry into facilities.

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	What percentage of my data center budget should be allocated for physical security? Submitted By: Thor A. Mollung, Contributor | 01 Feb 2007 FAQ - Budgets for data center physical security depends on a number of factors. Security expert Thor A. Mollung discusses allocation concerns.

	Are physical threats to the data conduit a major concern? Submitted By: Thor A. Mollung, Contributor | 01 Feb 2007 FAQ - Are physical threats to the data conduit, such as fiber-tapping and sabotage, a serious issue?

	Should my data center be located on our corporate campus? Submitted By: Thor A. Mollung, Contributor | 01 Feb 2007 FAQ - 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?

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	Data center physical security 13 Sep 2006 FAST GUIDES - If you want to know how to be more proactive when it comes to keeping your data center safe, this guide is for you.

	Physical security playbook 25 Mar 2005 PLAYBOOK - This playbook on physical security will provide all the information you need to keep the bad guys out of your data center.

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	liquid-tight strain-relief connector 29 Sep 2006 WORD - 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. The jacket is made of rubber, plastic ...

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