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What is a data center?

What is a data center?

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A data center is a facility in which computers and telecommunications equipment are housed. The three main purposes of data centers are to provide: (1) computing and storage resources for organizations, (2) network access to those resources, and (3) support services that include power, cooling, security, fire protection, and telecommunications.

Data centers have become a critical part of our economy and our way of life. They enable the efficient operation of businesses large and small as well as essential government services. Did you open your email service this morning? It is more than likely that it is running at the closes data center to you.

The physical infrastructure of a data center is typically composed of raised flooring for cabling; racks or cabinets to house servers or other equipment; an uninterruptible power supply (UPS); backup generators; environmental controls such as air conditioning units; smoke detectors; fire suppression systems including sprinklers or gas extinguishers; and security systems including video cameras monitoring all areas inside the perimeter fence.

The heart of most data centers is the LA Colocation server farm where thousands upon thousands off servers run around the clock providing processing power for websites, e-mail applications, company intranets, big-data analytics projects – you name it. Servers come in all shapes sizes, but they all have one thing in common – they generate heat! That’s why datacenters require sophisticated cooling systems that can remove enough heat from the environment so that servers don’t overheat and fail.
Choosing the data center that is right for your business

Choosing the data center that is right for your business

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When it comes to data center selection, there are many factors to consider. But the most important question is always: What is the best fit for my organization?

There are a few key things you need to know before making your decision:

– What type of company do you operate? (Non-profit, SMB, enterprise, or government)

This will largely determine what sort of data center outfit will meet your needs. For example, a non-profit will look for one that has sustainability in mind and some form of not-for-profit discount. Governments, on the other hand, will want a certain level of security, and several standards that must be met.

-What services do you offer? (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

IaaS is the base case that most organizations will look for, but the ability to augment those offerings with PaaS and SaaS options could or make or break the selection. For example, while you would use your own server hardware, it is also good to have the option of virtualized infrastructure that you can call upon as you need.

-How much capacity do you need now and in the future?

You do not want your expansion and growth to be limited by capacity constraints within the data center. One option is to pre-book a certain number of resources at a lower price until usage.

Once you have a good understanding of your needs and what’s available in the market, it’s time to start narrowing down your options based on cost, redundancy, and other technical metrics which are more straightforward.

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