2. What is Data Center Audit
• A process that analyses and inspects all key
elements of data center to comply to different
industry standards such as TIA-942.
• Ensure data center gets the highest availabiity
3. Objective of Data Centre Audit
• Correct personnel procedures and
responsibilities, cross-functional and systems
training
• Ensure that changes are tested and approved
before being moved into production status
4. Objective of Data Centre Audit
• Minimize business interruption with reliable
backup procedures
• Protect against data loss in the event of a
disaster
• Prevent unauthorized access to computer centre
sections with adequate physical security controls
5. Data Centre Audit Checklist
Data centre checklist should be tailored to
individual requirement but generally should
foucs on:
• Environmental controls, site and facilities
• Software
• Hardware which includes servers and storage
• Network reliability
6. Data Centre Audit Checklist
• Security audit and compliance
• Operational practices
• Disaster recovery planning
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7. Types of Data Centre Audit
1. Power Quality Audit
• Provide an in-depth analysis of power quality
supply through electrical system
• Verify and ensure the continuity of efficient
power supply to maintain operation in data
centre
8. Types of Data Centre Audit
2. Electro Magnetic Field Audit (EMF Audit)
• EMF is used to cause equipment performance
problem and cause bodily harms to humans
• Recently, UK government annouced more
strigent guidelines( lower level of radiation)
9. Types of Data Centre Audit
3. Data Centre Cooling Audit
• Cooling is most important issues in Data Centre
environment
• Evaluates the cooling infrastructure including
floor planning usage, pressure testing and
temperature and humidity analysis.