Choose the optimal site for your data center

Learn the important factors to consider when choosing the perfect location for your data center.

This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Build the Best Data Center Facility for Your Business, explains how to choose an appropriate location for your data center, from the hazards you should avoid to the physical attributes you want. After reading this chapter you'll understand the following:

• The risks that can jeopardize a data center site
• How to protect your server environment against those risks
• How to determine if a specific site is susceptible to various environmental risks

. The chapter also outlines how seemingly minor building elements can make or break a property's suitability to house a data center.



Title: Build the Best Data Center Facility for Your Business
ISBN: 1587051826
Published: June 16, 2005
Author: Douglas Alger
Chapter: Chapter 2: Choosing an Optimal Site
Published by Cisco Press

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