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The decision to co-locate all or part of the data center facility can be a risky one. Because the decision to build vs. buy is essentially one of cost, IT decision makers must put in the time and effort in requirements gathering, determining the...

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Successful data center renovation projects involve more than refreshing specific components of the facility. Renovation projects are more complex than first thought and require specific design and requirement steps. Define and scope the data...

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This solution set will provide you with step-by-step design, planning and selection tools in order to define a data center renovation plan to reduce cost and risk while supporting cost-effective long-term growth.

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

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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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Data center facilities call for specific industrial design and engineering requirements to meet needs for fire-protection, power provisioning, stand-by power, cooling, physical security, and layout. Therefore, selecting a contractor is one of...

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When meeting with potential contractors for the data center renovation project, organizations should use a scripted interview process to aid in decision making. Each contractor should be scored based on a standard scoring method to ensure...

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Data center renovation projects can lead to unexpected complexity and require the assistance of mechanical engineers or contractors in planning and implementation stages. Selecting the right contractor for the project should be based criteria...