Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO
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Calculating Space and Power Density Requirements for Data Centers
This resource discusses how traditional strategies used to select and specify power density are flawed, and provides an improved approach for establishing space requirements, including recommended density specifications for typical situations.
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Classification of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Tools
This white paper presents a classification system for data center infrastructure management tools, enabling IT pros to determine which physical infrastructure management tools they need and which ones they don't.
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Top 10 Mistakes in Data Center Operations: Operating Efficient and Effective Data Centers
Access this resource to explore the top ten mistakes that are usually present in data center operations.
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Expert strategies for enterprise Data Centre Management
This expert e-guide provides 10 steps to achieving better data center energy efficiency. View this resource now to learn about using air cooling effectively, optimizing energy distribution systems and more.
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Impact of Hot and Cold Aisle Containment on Data Center Temperature and Efficiency
This resource examines hot-air and cold-air containment methodologies and highlights the reasons why hot-aisle containment is the preferred best practice for new data centres.
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Deploying High-Density Pods in a Low-Density Data Center
This white paper details how self-contained high-density zones enable a reliable operation of high-density equipment without impacting a low-density data center.
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Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Optimized Power, Cooling, and Management Maximizes Benefits
Discover strategies to overcome the challenges of a virtualized data center. This white paper discusses issues like high density, worsening PUE and dynamic IT loads while providing practical methods of addressing them.
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10 Tips for More Organized Data Centers and Server Rooms
Access this white paper to discover innovative approaches to eliminating chaos in your data centre or server room. From quick fixes to long term solutions, this resource has it all.
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Reducing Human Error Related Downtime in Distributed Server Rooms
Surprise incidences of downtime in server rooms and remote wiring closets lead to sleepless nights for many IT managers. This paper analyzes several of these incidents and makes recommendations for how a basic monitoring system can help reduce the occurrence of these unanticipated events.
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Evaluating and Implementing DCIM Solutions
Access this white paper to discover tips to help your clients choose the right data center infrastructure management tools. This resource describes the common pitfalls to avoid when choosing a DCIM solution and provides practical guidance to pick a toolset that is a better fit for your clients data centers.
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Economizer Modes of Data Center Cooling Systems
Access this white paper to learn how you can help your clients reduce energy costs in the data center by using the right economizer mode. This resource provides definitions for the various types of economizer modes and compares their performance against key data center attributes.
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Evaluating and Implementing DCIM Solutions
Access this white paper to discover tips for choosing the right data center infrastructure management tools. This resource describes the common pitfalls to avoid when choosing a DCIM solution and provides practical guidance to help you pick a toolset that is a better fit for your data center – and shows you how to implement it properly.
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Economizer Modes of Data Center Cooling Systems
Access this white paper to learn how your data center can reduce energy costs by using the right economizer mode. This resource provides definitions for the various types of economizer modes and compares their performance against key data center attributes.
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Data Center Efficiency Metrics and Methods
This expert e-book provides strategies to reliably measure the energy efficiency of your data center. Learn how your organization can apply metrics in a consistent way allowing for improved power consumption.
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Efficiency Standards
This area of the Interactive Data Center breaks down the Power usage effectiveness (PUE) metric and compares it to other efficiency standards available.
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Facility Design
This Interactive Data Center category explores raised floors and other facility design techniques and discusses how room spacing influences efficiency.
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Servers
This Interactive Data Center section outlines the various components that companies should consider when selecting a server, including processors, memory, and more.
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Backup Power
This part of the Interactive Data Center takes a closer look at the role of a generator in providing backup power to data centers.
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Cooling
This portion of the Interactive Data Center explains how cooling factors into the overall efficiency of an infrastructure and offers expert advice to help IT pros choose the right air conditioner for their unique enterprise needs.
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InfraStruxure for Small IT Spaces at Schneider Electric
Access this video to discover a comprehensive solution that brings together UPS, power distribution and cooling offerings to help you manage small data centres, IT rooms, enterprise branches or network closets. This video outlines a solution that uses virtualisation, unified communication and cloud technologies to simplify these environments.
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Creating an Adaptable Physical Infrastructure for Small IT Spaces
Access this resource to discover strategies for creating a manageable and adaptable physical infrastructure for small IT environments. Discover the changes and trends in the small IT space.
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Deploying IT Equipment in Small Server Rooms: Common Problems Addressed
Access this white paper to discover practical data center design solutions. From power and cooling to physical security, this resource provides a comprehensive overview of valuable strategies to decrease downtime.
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Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets and Small Rooms
Access this white paper to discover improved strategies for cooling your IT wiring closet. Learn the five methods of cooling, the effect of UPS on cooling systems and much more.
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Using Optimized Power and Cooling to Maximize the Benefits of Virtualization
Discover strategies to overcome the challenges of a virtualized data center. This white paper discusses issues like high density, worsening PUE and dynamic IT loads while providing practical methods of addressing them.
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Practical Options for Deploying IT Equipment in Small Server Rooms and Branch Offices
Access this white paper to discover practical data center design solutions. From power and cooling to physical security, this resource provides a comprehensive overview of valuable strategies to decrease downtime.