The build versus buy decision is essentially one of cost. Both capital and operating expenses over time should be carefully examined to understand the best option for the organization’s data center. Use this tool to:
- Determine a high level budget.
- Estimate cumulative costs over time.
- Aid in the decision making process to build or co-locate the data center.
Estimate and compare costs to build and co-locate the data center to aid in the final decision making process.