Data Center Handbook

The most comprehensive single-source guide to planning, designing, implementing, and managing world-class data centers
Written by a global expert with more than 14 years of experience delivering multi-million dollar implementations, Data Center Handbook provides you with the essential knowledge needed for strategically planning data centers, establishing design and construction plans, solving problems, and improving operations within data centers. This handbook embraces both conventional and emerging technologies as well as best practices used in the data center industry. The book covers all aspects of a data center, including environmental controls, power distribution, site analysis and selection, business continuity, disaster recovery, data communications, connections, security, and operations management. Details on setting up and maintaining a green data center are also included in this comprehensive guide.
Data Center Handbook features:
Contributions from industry experts from around the world, including China, Europe, and India
Full coverage of planning, design, construction, implementation, and management
Information on the latest trends in data centers including green practices, virtualization, and energy efficiency
In-depth details on data center implementation:
Plan, Design, and Implement a High Density Data Center; Telecommunication Infrastructure Standards (TIA/EIA-942); Past, Present and Future Trends; Strategic Planning Process; Technology and Facility Assessment; Design Methodology; Architectural; Mechanical; Electrical; Plumbing and Fire Protection; Rack and Cabinet Fundamentals; Power Distribution Unit; Cabling; Security and Safety; Efficiency Technology; Green Data Center; Energy Saving Opportunities; Disaster Prevention and Recovery; Seismic, Flood, Hurricane, Man-made Disasters; Business Impacts and Continuity Plan; Site Selection and Analysis; Construction; Project Life Cycle Planning; Design/Build, Design/Bid, Sole Source;