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Building a Greenfield data center is an expensive and lengthy project that can be hard to plan for. Because of its enormity, it is extremely important to accurately estimate a budget. Estimate capital expenditures and operating expenses over the...

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IT managers may only face a data center move once or twice in their professional lives, and therefore may have little knowledge of how to approach the project.

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Completing an annual review of the data center resource utilization and physical condition plays a crucial part in overall capacity planning and IT effectiveness. Comparing the current base-line state against information captured in future...

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IT leaders tasked with renovating a data center often experience scope creep and budget issues in later stages if initial planning, design and requirements are not properly outlined in beginning stages of the project. Start the project off on...

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Renovating a data center can be a complex project that can be difficult to plan and scope for. Because a single renovation project generally cascades into multiple projects, it is extremely important to accurately estimate a budget to plan from....

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Establishing the initial plan and design for the new data center can be a challenging task, especially for IT leaders who are inexperienced. Start the project off correctly by planning and monitoring the data center build and understanding what...

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A data center build project charter is essential to the planning phase of the project. It lays out important information such as the project's description, potential risks, and communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed. Complete the...

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In complex, multi-vendor data center environments, a contract management policy is an essential control tool used to minimize the risk and maximize the benefits of vendor contracts to the enterprise. Establish a data center contract management...

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One of the most important phases a new data center build is selecting the building site. Whether it is an existing building or a new construction site, IT must exercise due diligence by completing a site evaluation for each potential location....

Planning for the physical layout and design of the data center building space should include more than just the equipment room. For example, areas for loading equipment, storage, and support personnel should be included in building space...

Sizing the data center can be a difficult task, especially when factoring in future business needs. Employee-based sizing is one of many methods that can aid in estimating the required size when building or refreshing the data center. Estimate...