Introduction

Data Center is a centralized dedicated place that provides the information-processing infrastructure specifically the IT and Telecommunications equipment such as servers, storage equipment and the core network infrastructure.

Considering the above critical functions of this equipment as it requires operating 24x7 with operational requirements such as cooling, ambient temperature; exceptional attention needs to be taken to ensure that the optimum environment exists for it operations.

Several factors need to be considered in setting up the Data Centre. This guideline provides the factors that need to be considered in setting up and managing a data center.