A data center is a facility that houses servers and critical network systems to collect, store, process, and distribute massive amounts of data. Data centers provide 24/7 services to customers and ensure data security. They consist of servers, cooling systems, ventilation, security systems, power distribution and backup units, and redundant backup systems to maximize uptime. Data centers are classified based on their redundancy and availability, with Tier III centers having the highest availability of 99.995% due to redundant systems and dual power. There are different types of data centers including internet, cloud, and dark centers.

1. What is Data Center ?

2. Data Center in a
Nutshell

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4. What is Data Center ?
• A Data Center is a facility on some location
where multiple servers/machines are engaged
in collection, storing, processing and
distribution of massive amount of data.
• Data Centers house a network’s most critical
systems and are vital to the continuity of daily
operations.
• The security and reliability of data centers and
their information is a top priority for
organizations.
Source: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/what-is-a-data-center

5. Why we need of Data Centers?
• For storing massive amount of data.
• For providing the 24x7 services to the
customers.
• For data safety and security.
• For conducting day to day business
operations.
• Google & Facebook are investing $700
million.

6. Components of Data Center
A data center consists of:
• A bunch of servers connected through network to run
complex applications.
• A Cooling system to manage the heat released by
machines.
• Proper Ventilation systems to ensure optimal air-flow.
• Scrutinized Security systems to prevent unauthorized
access to data across centers.
• Power Distribution & Backup Units (gensets, batteries, etc.)
for smooth execution using power supply units.
• Redundant Units / Backup systems to ensure maximum
uptime.

7. Data Center Classification
TIER-
I
TIER-
II
TIER-
III

Source: http://blogs.site24x7.com/2011/08/10/datacenter-and-its-classifications/
No Redundant Capacity, Single Path to power
with 99.671 % availability.
No Redundant Capacity, Single Path to power
with 99.671 % availability.
Tier-I + Redundant Capacity + 99.741 %
availability.
Tier-I + Redundant Capacity + 99.741 %
availability.
Tier-I + Tier-II + Dual Power Systems + 99.821 %
availability.
Tier-I + Tier-II + Dual Power Systems + 99.821 %
availability.
Tier-I + Tier-II + Tier-III + Dual Power Systems +
HVAC Systems + 99.995 % availability.
(HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems)
Tier-I + Tier-II + Tier-III + Dual Power Systems +
HVAC Systems + 99.995 % availability.
(HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems)

8. Types of Data Centers
• Internet Data Centers (IDCs)
• Cloud Data Centers (CDCs)
• Dark Data Centers (DDCs)

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