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Why is physical data center site selection still a significant decision despite the Internet and virtual working?
Why is physical data center site selection still a significant decision despite the Internet and virtual working?
- Because data centers are always built in major cities
- Because virtual working is not very efficient
- Because physical location still affects data center operations (correct)
- Because data centers are moving to virtual locations
What is the first step in the data center site selection process?
What is the first step in the data center site selection process?
- Compare different site options
- Assign weights to selection criteria
- Simulate future trends
- Define a location selection process (correct)
Why is it essential to simulate future trends in the site selection process?
Why is it essential to simulate future trends in the site selection process?
- To focus solely on current needs
- To reduce costs in the short term
- To ensure the site remains relevant in the future (correct)
- To ignore future trends
What should you avoid when selecting a data center site in terms of security and safety?
What should you avoid when selecting a data center site in terms of security and safety?
Why is it beneficial to choose a site with good air quality?
Why is it beneficial to choose a site with good air quality?
What is a beneficial characteristic of a site in terms of emergency response?
What is a beneficial characteristic of a site in terms of emergency response?
In a multi-tenant building, what location is preferred?
In a multi-tenant building, what location is preferred?
What type of building is often best suited for an existing construction?
What type of building is often best suited for an existing construction?
What are the main advantages of a data center location?
What are the main advantages of a data center location?
What should be evaluated when it comes to building and parking lot expansion?
What should be evaluated when it comes to building and parking lot expansion?
Why is it preferred to have a single owner site?
Why is it preferred to have a single owner site?
What should be checked before selecting a site?
What should be checked before selecting a site?
What is the purpose of checking weather data for a sufficiently long period?
What is the purpose of checking weather data for a sufficiently long period?
Why should sites with a history of natural disasters be avoided?
Why should sites with a history of natural disasters be avoided?
What is the advantage of sites that make outside air cooling viable?
What is the advantage of sites that make outside air cooling viable?
What should be considered when it comes to power costs?
What should be considered when it comes to power costs?
What should be considered when selecting a data center site to avoid extra costs?
What should be considered when selecting a data center site to avoid extra costs?
What is the benefit of having redundant network links and power lines in a data center site?
What is the benefit of having redundant network links and power lines in a data center site?
Why is it beneficial to locate a data center near a university or IT training school?
Why is it beneficial to locate a data center near a university or IT training school?
What is the primary reason for establishing data center tiers?
What is the primary reason for establishing data center tiers?
What is an advantage of moderate economic conditions for a data center site?
What is an advantage of moderate economic conditions for a data center site?
What is a key consideration for data center site selection in terms of power and networking?
What is a key consideration for data center site selection in terms of power and networking?
What is a benefit of a data center site with good commute times and quality of life?
What is a benefit of a data center site with good commute times and quality of life?
Why is it essential to ensure that a data center site can meet future needs?
Why is it essential to ensure that a data center site can meet future needs?
What is a key consideration when building a data center?
What is a key consideration when building a data center?
What is the approximate cost of one mile of fiber optic connection?
What is the approximate cost of one mile of fiber optic connection?
Why is rightsizing important when building a data center?
Why is rightsizing important when building a data center?
What is a critical factor in determining the total cost of building a data center?
What is a critical factor in determining the total cost of building a data center?
What is a recurring cost that should be factored into the overall costs of a data center?
What is a recurring cost that should be factored into the overall costs of a data center?
What is a key consideration when selecting software for a data center?
What is a key consideration when selecting software for a data center?
How often should IT servers be renewed to avoid falling behind in performance and reliability?
How often should IT servers be renewed to avoid falling behind in performance and reliability?
What is a critical component of the power system in a data center?
What is a critical component of the power system in a data center?
What is the primary benefit of a wholesale data center model?
What is the primary benefit of a wholesale data center model?
What is a key consideration for enterprises when deciding to migrate their infrastructure towards the cloud?
What is a key consideration for enterprises when deciding to migrate their infrastructure towards the cloud?
What is the primary advantage of a colocation data center model?
What is the primary advantage of a colocation data center model?
What percentage of respondents in the Uptime Institute Symposium Survey indicated that they would deploy modular solutions to handle demand for more data center infrastructure over the next 12-18 months?
What percentage of respondents in the Uptime Institute Symposium Survey indicated that they would deploy modular solutions to handle demand for more data center infrastructure over the next 12-18 months?
What is a key consideration for start-ups when deciding to migrate their infrastructure towards more dedicated infrastructure?
What is a key consideration for start-ups when deciding to migrate their infrastructure towards more dedicated infrastructure?
What is the primary benefit of a turn-key wholesale data center model?
What is the primary benefit of a turn-key wholesale data center model?
What is a key consideration for enterprises when deciding to build their own data center?
What is a key consideration for enterprises when deciding to build their own data center?
What is the primary advantage of a retail data center model?
What is the primary advantage of a retail data center model?
The cost of moving and installing existing equipment in a new facility should be factored into the overall cost of building a data center.
The cost of moving and installing existing equipment in a new facility should be factored into the overall cost of building a data center.
A single mile of fiber optic connection can cost as low as $10,000.
A single mile of fiber optic connection can cost as low as $10,000.
Rightsizing is important when building a data center with a Tier 4 level of reliability and availability.
Rightsizing is important when building a data center with a Tier 4 level of reliability and availability.
IT servers typically need to be replaced every five years to maintain performance and reliability.
IT servers typically need to be replaced every five years to maintain performance and reliability.
Cooling equipment is not necessary in a data center.
Cooling equipment is not necessary in a data center.
Operational, maintenance, and upgrade costs are typically factored into the initial cost of building a data center.
Operational, maintenance, and upgrade costs are typically factored into the initial cost of building a data center.
Backup power facilities are not essential in a data center.
Backup power facilities are not essential in a data center.
The cost of building a data center can be estimated without considering the level of reliability and availability.
The cost of building a data center can be estimated without considering the level of reliability and availability.
Network connectivity is not a critical factor when building a data center.
Network connectivity is not a critical factor when building a data center.
The cost of power in a data center can be as low as $10,000 per megawatt.
The cost of power in a data center can be as low as $10,000 per megawatt.
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