How to Choose a Data Center

How to Choose Data
Data collection at companies is increasing manifold each day. In order to store
their data, many companies opt for data
information on their servers. There are many data
choosing the right one becomes a daunting
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How to Choose Data Center
Data collection at companies is increasing manifold each day. In order to store
their data, many companies opt for data centres that will host your sensitive
information on their servers. There are many data centres available today and
choosing the right one becomes a daunting task
B.Tech,MBA,PMP ITIL SAP CISM )

Location
• The first and foremost thing to consider is the location of
the data canter. This is because you or someone from your
company can reach the datacompany can reach the data
easy to help one upgrade or service their equipment as it is
very costly to run a company during a down time. Thus, it
is always good to choose a colocation provider that is
nearby and easily accessible
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Location
The first and foremost thing to consider is the location of
This is because you or someone from your
company can reach the data canter easily. This will make itcompany can reach the data canter easily. This will make it
easy to help one upgrade or service their equipment as it is
very costly to run a company during a down time. Thus, it
is always good to choose a colocation provider that is
nearby and easily accessible.
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Scalability
• It is important for the data center
current needs, but also your future requirements. They
should be flexible enough to handle expansion on your side
as well as scaling down if required. Different dataas well as scaling down if required. Different data
will offer different levels and types of scalability as well as
flexibility. You need to a provider that offers not just the
standard solutions to your needs, but also meets additional
power, space as well as connectivity requirements in the
future.
Scalability
center to meet not just your
current needs, but also your future requirements. They
should be flexible enough to handle expansion on your side
as well as scaling down if required. Different data centersas well as scaling down if required. Different data centers
will offer different levels and types of scalability as well as
flexibility. You need to a provider that offers not just the
standard solutions to your needs, but also meets additional
power, space as well as connectivity requirements in the
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Efficiency
• Is the data service provider fast enough? Can they manage
your infrastructure and keep it running at all times? You
may need additional rack space in the future and how soonmay need additional rack space in the future and how soon
can the data centre deploy new space to you has to be
kept into consideration. The vendor should be able to
clearly state the timelines required for each upgradation
factor as well as maintain high deployment efficiency
quality.
Efficiency
Is the data service provider fast enough? Can they manage
your infrastructure and keep it running at all times? You
may need additional rack space in the future and how soonmay need additional rack space in the future and how soon
deploy new space to you has to be
kept into consideration. The vendor should be able to
clearly state the timelines required for each upgradation
factor as well as maintain high deployment efficiency
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Reliability
• Can your data center vendor boast of having a five 9s
uptime? This means they are reliable about 99.999%
of the time. Other factors to consider in terms ofof the time. Other factors to consider in terms of
reliability is having an on-site support staff, 24/7
customer feedback, staff certifications, etc
Reliability
vendor boast of having a five 9s
uptime? This means they are reliable about 99.999%
of the time. Other factors to consider in terms ofof the time. Other factors to consider in terms of
site support staff, 24/7
customer feedback, staff certifications, etc.
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Strong Networking
• Your data centre should be able to connect your company
with your partners, distributors as well as competitors
within a shared data center space. This will help increasewithin a shared data center space. This will help increase
the value to your business as you will always be in touch
with the market and the latest strategies of your
competitors. The facility should also be carrier
allow customers to connect with each
Strong Networking
should be able to connect your company
with your partners, distributors as well as competitors
space. This will help increasespace. This will help increase
the value to your business as you will always be in touch
with the market and the latest strategies of your
competitors. The facility should also be carrier-neutral and
allow customers to connect with each other.
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The Big ‘F’
• The financial condition of your data
important. You cannot afford to spend your time and money
on a data center that has weak financial stability and mayon a data center that has weak financial stability and may
close down in a few years or months. The data
should be able to provide you with support for at least 5
years or even more.
The Big ‘F’
The financial condition of your data center is very
important. You cannot afford to spend your time and money
that has weak financial stability and maythat has weak financial stability and may
close down in a few years or months. The data center
should be able to provide you with support for at least 5
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Geographically Favourable
• You should also consider the geographical location of your
colocation provider. Are there other data
the facility you choose? This will indicate good connectivity,
power supply as well as utility services such as water andpower supply as well as utility services such as water and
drainage will remain stable. Other than that, the data
should not be located in a location that is prone to natural
disasters like floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc. Even if it is,
then the vendor should have taken extra measures that help
protect their infrastructure along with your valuable data
Geographically Favourable
You should also consider the geographical location of your
colocation provider. Are there other data centers in and around
the facility you choose? This will indicate good connectivity,
power supply as well as utility services such as water andpower supply as well as utility services such as water and
drainage will remain stable. Other than that, the data center
should not be located in a location that is prone to natural
disasters like floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc. Even if it is,
then the vendor should have taken extra measures that help
protect their infrastructure along with your valuable data.
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Power and Cooling
• The data center should have ample power to continue
running without any glitches. It should also be able to
cool the facility when it is running at maximumcool the facility when it is running at maximum
capacity. In case of any power outages, the facility
should have a strong backup power generators
Power and Cooling
should have ample power to continue
running without any glitches. It should also be able to
cool the facility when it is running at maximumcool the facility when it is running at maximum
capacity. In case of any power outages, the facility
should have a strong backup power generators.
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Security
• The safety of your data is of utmost importance. Thus, the
colocation provider should have top
They should not let anyone in without a valid passcode or
identification. Unauthorized personnel should never be allowedidentification. Unauthorized personnel should never be allowed
near the servers. Video surveillance at all times is required. Not
just the protection from natural disasters is required, the
provider should safeguard data from any electronic breakdown or
virus attack or hacker intrusion.
Security
The safety of your data is of utmost importance. Thus, the
colocation provider should have top-level security measures.
They should not let anyone in without a valid passcode or
identification. Unauthorized personnel should never be allowedidentification. Unauthorized personnel should never be allowed
near the servers. Video surveillance at all times is required. Not
just the protection from natural disasters is required, the
provider should safeguard data from any electronic breakdown or
.
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Contracts and Service Legal Agreements
• Read the contracts and service agreements carefully. Make sure the provider makes it
clear regarding the contract stipulations as well as termination protocols. The
contract should be tailored to suit your company’s requirements and not the other way
around. See to it the company agrees to penalties, if they are not able to meet the
service promised or maintain the support levels.service promised or maintain the support levels.
• The data center you choose should have high credibility and reputation in the market.
You don’t want to choose companies that are not open about their financial standings
and are not clear about the clients they cater to. This was all about how to choose a
data center. Think hard and choose wisely. After all, it is the sensitive information of
your company that you are handing over to the vendor to manage it for you
BIJENDER MISHRA (B.Tech,MBA,PMP ITIL SAP CISM
Contracts and Service Legal Agreements
Read the contracts and service agreements carefully. Make sure the provider makes it
clear regarding the contract stipulations as well as termination protocols. The
contract should be tailored to suit your company’s requirements and not the other way
around. See to it the company agrees to penalties, if they are not able to meet the
service promised or maintain the support levels.service promised or maintain the support levels.
you choose should have high credibility and reputation in the market.
You don’t want to choose companies that are not open about their financial standings
and are not clear about the clients they cater to. This was all about how to choose a
. Think hard and choose wisely. After all, it is the sensitive information of
your company that you are handing over to the vendor to manage it for you.
ITIL SAP CISM )

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