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What is the key factor that influences making design decisions for a data center?
What is the key factor that influences making design decisions for a data center?
- Geographical location of the data center
- Cost of the equipment
- Availability levels of different tasks (correct)
- Number of machines in the data center
Which operations at the Chekhovian Bank data center are classified as 'mission-critical'?
Which operations at the Chekhovian Bank data center are classified as 'mission-critical'?
- Home loans
- General transactions
- Security and equities trading (correct)
- ATM transactions
Why is it recommended to have redundant systems for highly utilized (mission-critical) tasks like ATM transactions?
Why is it recommended to have redundant systems for highly utilized (mission-critical) tasks like ATM transactions?
- To ensure continuous availability (correct)
- To save electricity
- To reduce maintenance costs
- To improve efficiency
Which type of task at the Chekhovian Bank data center can tolerate occasional downtime without disastrous consequences?
Which type of task at the Chekhovian Bank data center can tolerate occasional downtime without disastrous consequences?
In the context of the Chekhovian Bank data center, what is a good idea even though some corners can be cut?
In the context of the Chekhovian Bank data center, what is a good idea even though some corners can be cut?
Why is it important to analyze historical data and general trends when determining the availability profile of machines in a data center?
Why is it important to analyze historical data and general trends when determining the availability profile of machines in a data center?
What should the entire design team consider in every aspect of the design process?
What should the entire design team consider in every aspect of the design process?
Why is it essential to have continual dialog with insurers and building authorities during the design phases?
Why is it essential to have continual dialog with insurers and building authorities during the design phases?
In the U.S., when is code approval required for a construction project?
In the U.S., when is code approval required for a construction project?
What signifies that everything was installed according to code in the U.S.?
What signifies that everything was installed according to code in the U.S.?
What are some potential factors that may make a data center project financially unviable?
What are some potential factors that may make a data center project financially unviable?
Why is it crucial to assess risks and compromises during the project planning phase?
Why is it crucial to assess risks and compromises during the project planning phase?
What is the main reason for having redundant systems in a mission-critical data center?
What is the main reason for having redundant systems in a mission-critical data center?
Why is it important to restrict access to the data center proper?
Why is it important to restrict access to the data center proper?
What security measures should be in place to control access to the data center?
What security measures should be in place to control access to the data center?
Why are cameras recommended at entry points in a data center?
Why are cameras recommended at entry points in a data center?
How do redundant systems impact the overall cost of a mission-critical data center?
How do redundant systems impact the overall cost of a mission-critical data center?
What is the primary purpose of using risk analysts in determining the cost-effectiveness of redundant systems?
What is the primary purpose of using risk analysts in determining the cost-effectiveness of redundant systems?
