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The Data Center Review

Data center provider and facility evaluations have the potential to be process and time intensive by nature. We make finding a data center easy through our efficient, data-driven process. Our two phased service offering effortlessly guides you through the following:

  • Technical requirements definition
  • Data center provider comparison and alignment
  • Regional co-location facility selection

Phase 1: Data Center Requirements Definition

Overview:
To keep our process as efficient and cost effective as possible and to obtain the most accurate pricing, it is essential that we are working with your most up-to-date requirements. In phase one of the data center review we provide in-depth investigation and analysis of the current hosted infrastructure, collecting data that defines actual utilization needs, space and power configuration.

Deliverables: Data Center Requirements Analysis Report

A comprehensive report based on our thorough investigation of your data center environment. This report details, clarifies and defines your infrastructure and service requirements. Report includes:

Data Center Plan and Configuration Design:

  • Number of the cabinet(s)
  • Power requirements by cabinet(s)
  • Full hardware inventory list
  • Public IP Connectivity Details
  • Private IP Connectivity Details
  • Power Strips/PDUs
  • Configuration design (visio)
Custom Requirements:
  • Managed Services
  • Monitoring
  • Local Loop Requirements
  • Advanced Routing
  • Back up and Restore
  • Special Access
  • Special Shipping Rules
  • Custom enclosures
  • Custom power needs
  • Certifications or Compliance

Phase 2: Regional Data Center Provider & Facility Review

Overview:

Our Data Center Provider and Facility Review is a service designed to help companies research, analyze, assess, compare and select global data centers. We begin by identifying your data center criteria and targets. Next we collect and compare data points across providers, distinguishing the differences among provider solutions and facilities. We examine the facility's critical systems, infrastructure, location, building characteristics, business stability, data center environment, connectivity, and physical security. We provide you with accurate detailed documentation of each facility, provider and market.

Deliverables: Data Center Regional Market Assessment Report

This report compares providers and regional facilities and includes project reference materials for facts gathered. We review our final findings and recommendations with you in an on-site presentation or phone consultation. Our Data Center Regional Market Assessment Report includes:

Provider Business Stability
  • Market Position
  • Service Offerings
Data Center Facility Review ** Ranges on level (big/medium/small) Differences between facilities
  • Cost and Availability
  • Value Added Data Center Service Capabilities
  • Power and Electric
  • Network and Connectivity
  • Staffing
  • Security
  • Operational Controls and Service Assurance
  • Critical HVAC Systems
  • Others may include geographic risks, compliance, service level history, process for change management, service assurance policies and growth strategies
Project Management
  • Conduct facility reviews - schedule briefings, interviews, tours, etc.