Infrastructure & Operations

Data Center Contractor Scripted Interview Scorecard

When meeting with potential contractors for the build of a new data center, organizations should use a scripted interview to aid in the decision making process. Each...

Data Center Contractor Selection Scripted Interview

Data center facilities call for specific industrial design and engineering requirements to meet needs for fire-protection, power provisioning, stand-by power, cooling,...

Data Center Build Project Planning and Monitoring Tool

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...

Storyboard: Build a Data Center

Many IT departments lack internal expertise to undertake a data center build project as facilities require specific industrial design and engineering requirements to meet...

Data Center Power and Cooling Requirements Calculator

Including both current and future facility requirements helps to align costs and capacity with enterprise needs. Calculate power, cooling, and standby power requirements...

Data Center Build Project Charter Template

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...

IP Telephony RFP Template

Organizations embarking on the selection process for an IP Telephony (IPT) solution may elect to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) after determining their final...

iPad Adoption: A Viable Enterprise Option

The hype leading up to the launch of the Apple iPad leads to ridiculously high expectations for the device. Some say it missed the mark in some respects, but the device...

Data Center Building Site Selection Checklist

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...

Data Center Contract Management Policy

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...
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