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how best to maintain a server room
A server room supports the continuous operation of computer servers, typically for a business’s day to day operations. The difference between a server room and a data centre is that a server room isn’t an entire building or station, it’s one single, typically air-conditioned room. Both have the same functions while operating on different scales and both require regular maintenance to prevent faults from occurring and ensure maximum operational efficiency.
Case Study - ARM 6 Refurbishment
ARM design scalable, energy efficient‑processors and related technologies to deliver the intelligence in applications ranging from sensors to servers, including smartphones, tablets, enterprise infrastructure and the Internet of Things.
What are the best practices for data centre security?
Data centre security is the practices and virtual technologies that protect the data centre from cyber attacks and potential threats to the physical infrastructure. Because of the valuable and sensitive data that data centres hold, criminals will try to gain access to your data centre. The cost of a data breach can be disastrous as well as cause reputational damage to your organisation.
importance of data centre water leak detection vimpex
Water leaks in a data centre can cause severe damage and lead to long-term problems for your organisation. If water leaks across mission-critical operating systems, this can lead to unplanned downtime and large repair costs. The biggest danger water leaks pose is electrical fires which puts staff at risk and could damage large areas of your property.
how does data centre monitoring work?
Data centre monitoring gives IT managers valuable insights into the health and performance of your data centre. 24/7 monitoring allows IT staff to have visibility on a data centre’s status by tracking metrics and providing real time alerts if a reading is too high or too low. There is also technology available that checks the environment of the data centre, known as environmental monitoring systems (EMS).
How To Know When A Data Centre Needs Refurbishing
One of the biggest challenges organisations face with their data centre is establishing when a refurbishment is necessary. The answer varies depending on a company’s circumstances. A refurbishment could be a short term upgrade to modernise components or to optimise its performance and minimise costs in the long-term.