Data Center Handbook

Data Center Handbook
Author: Hwaiyu Geng
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2014-12-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118436636

Provides the fundamentals, technologies, and best practices in designing, constructing and managing mission critical, energy efficient data centers Organizations in need of high-speed connectivity and nonstop systems operations depend upon data centers for a range of deployment solutions. A data center is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It generally includes multiple power sources, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g., air conditioning, fire suppression) and security devices. With contributions from an international list of experts, The Data Center Handbook instructs readers to: Prepare strategic plan that includes location plan, site selection, roadmap and capacity planning Design and build "green" data centers, with mission critical and energy-efficient infrastructure Apply best practices to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions Apply IT technologies such as cloud and virtualization Manage data centers in order to sustain operations with minimum costs Prepare and practice disaster reovery and business continuity plan The book imparts essential knowledge needed to implement data center design and construction, apply IT technologies, and continually improve data center operations.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 7972
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466658894

"This 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by thousands of researchers and experts from all over the world emphasized modern issues and the presentation of potential opportunities, prospective solutions, and future directions in the field of information science and technology"--Provided by publisher.

Computing Handbook, Third Edition

Computing Handbook, Third Edition
Author: Heikki Topi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1526
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1439898545

Computing Handbook, Third Edition: Information Systems and Information Technology demonstrates the richness and breadth of the IS and IT disciplines. The second volume of this popular handbook explores their close links to the practice of using, managing, and developing IT-based solutions to advance the goals of modern organizational environments. Established leading experts and influential young researchers present introductions to the current status and future directions of research and give in-depth perspectives on the contributions of academic research to the practice of IS and IT development, use, and management Like the first volume, this second volume describes what occurs in research laboratories, educational institutions, and public and private organizations to advance the effective development and use of computers and computing in today’s world. Research-level survey articles provide deep insights into the computing discipline, enabling readers to understand the principles and practices that drive computing education, research, and development in the twenty-first century.

IT Equipment Power Trends

IT Equipment Power Trends
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018
Genre: Computer input-output equipment
ISBN: 9781939200914

"Gives data center facility designers and manufacturers a clear understanding of their facilities' design needs and allows them to accurately predict the equipment loads their facilities will need to accommodate"--

Energy Efficient Thermal Management of Data Centers

Energy Efficient Thermal Management of Data Centers
Author: Yogendra Joshi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 635
Release: 2012-03-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1441971246

Energy Efficient Thermal Management of Data Centers examines energy flow in today's data centers. Particular focus is given to the state-of-the-art thermal management and thermal design approaches now being implemented across the multiple length scales involved. The impact of future trends in information technology hardware, and emerging software paradigms such as cloud computing and virtualization, on thermal management are also addressed. The book explores computational and experimental characterization approaches for determining temperature and air flow patterns within data centers. Thermodynamic analyses using the second law to improve energy efficiency are introduced and used in proposing improvements in cooling methodologies. Reduced-order modeling and robust multi-objective design of next generation data centers are discussed.

The Datacenter as a Computer

The Datacenter as a Computer
Author: Luiz André Barroso
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2022-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031017617

This book describes warehouse-scale computers (WSCs), the computing platforms that power cloud computing and all the great web services we use every day. It discusses how these new systems treat the datacenter itself as one massive computer designed at warehouse scale, with hardware and software working in concert to deliver good levels of internet service performance. The book details the architecture of WSCs and covers the main factors influencing their design, operation, and cost structure, and the characteristics of their software base. Each chapter contains multiple real-world examples, including detailed case studies and previously unpublished details of the infrastructure used to power Google's online services. Targeted at the architects and programmers of today's WSCs, this book provides a great foundation for those looking to innovate in this fascinating and important area, but the material will also be broadly interesting to those who just want to understand the infrastructure powering the internet. The third edition reflects four years of advancements since the previous edition and nearly doubles the number of pictures and figures. New topics range from additional workloads like video streaming, machine learning, and public cloud to specialized silicon accelerators, storage and network building blocks, and a revised discussion of data center power and cooling, and uptime. Further discussions of emerging trends and opportunities ensure that this revised edition will remain an essential resource for educators and professionals working on the next generation of WSCs.

Commercial Energy Auditing Reference Handbook, Third Edition

Commercial Energy Auditing Reference Handbook, Third Edition
Author: Steve Doty
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1102
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8770223300

Designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for performing energy audits in commercial facilities, this revised practical desk reference for energy engineers has been updated and expanded. All focal areas of the building energy audit and assessment are covered, with new chapters on water efficiency and feedback and behavior in energy management. Updated topics include compressed air, computer modeling, data center efficiency, measurement and verification, lighting, laundries, HVAC economizer savings and building vacancy along with manufacturing unit operations and calculating savings from automatic controls.

Cloud Data Centers and Cost Modeling

Cloud Data Centers and Cost Modeling
Author: Caesar Wu
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Total Pages: 848
Release: 2015-02-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0128016884

Cloud Data Centers and Cost Modeling establishes a framework for strategic decision-makers to facilitate the development of cloud data centers. Just as building a house requires a clear understanding of the blueprints, architecture, and costs of the project; building a cloud-based data center requires similar knowledge. The authors take a theoretical and practical approach, starting with the key questions to help uncover needs and clarify project scope. They then demonstrate probability tools to test and support decisions, and provide processes that resolve key issues. After laying a foundation of cloud concepts and definitions, the book addresses data center creation, infrastructure development, cost modeling, and simulations in decision-making, each part building on the previous. In this way the authors bridge technology, management, and infrastructure as a service, in one complete guide to data centers that facilitates educated decision making. - Explains how to balance cloud computing functionality with data center efficiency - Covers key requirements for power management, cooling, server planning, virtualization, and storage management - Describes advanced methods for modeling cloud computing cost including Real Option Theory and Monte Carlo Simulations - Blends theoretical and practical discussions with insights for developers, consultants, and analysts considering data center development

Advanced Concepts for Renewable Energy Supply of Data Centres

Advanced Concepts for Renewable Energy Supply of Data Centres
Author: Jaume Salom
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000799352

The rapid increase of cloud computing, high performance computing (HPC) and the vast growth in Internet and Social Media use have aroused the interest in energy consumption and the carbon footprint of Data Centres. Data Centres primarily contain electronic equipment used for data processing (servers), data storage (storage equipment), and communications (network equipment). Collectively, this equipment processes, stores, and transmits digital information and is known as information technology (IT) equipment. Advanced Concepts for Renewable Energy Supply of Data Centres introduces a number of technical solutions for the supply of power and cooling energy into Data Centres with enhanced utilisation of renewable energy sources in order to achieve low energy Data Centres. Because of the high energy density nature of these unique infrastructures, it is essential to implement energy efficiency measures and reduce consumption before introducing any renewable energy source. A holistic approach is used with the objective of integrating many technical solutions such as management of the IT (Information Technology) load, efficient electrical supply to the IT systems, Low-Ex air-conditioning systems, interaction with district heating and cooling networks, re-use of heat, free cooling (air, seawater, groundwater), optimal use of heat and cold storage, electrical storage and integration in smart grids. This book is therefore a catalogue of advanced technical concepts that could be integrated into Data Centres portfolio in order to increase the overall efficiency and the share of renewable energies in power and cooling supply. Based on dynamic energy models implemented in TRNSYS some concepts are deeply evaluated through yearly simulations. The results of the simulation are illustrated with Sankey charts, where the energy flows per year within the subsystems of each concept for a selected scenario are shown, and graphs showing the results of parametric analysis. A set of environmental metrics (as the non-renewable primary energy) and financial metrics (CAPEX and OPEX) as well of energy efficiency metrics like the well-known PUE, are described and used to evaluate the different technical concepts.

Enterprise Data Center

Enterprise Data Center
Author: Rob Snevely
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780130473936

Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology is the practical, start-to-finish guide to data center design and retrofitting. It introduces a scalable, modular methodology for designing data centers of any size and capability, and breakthrough techniques for accurate capacity planning. Sun Enterprise Architect Rob Snevely offers realistic solutions for every facet of planning and implementation, including site selection, network connectivity and infrastructure, environmental considerations, building codes, construction, and hazard avoidance.