A data center which is not “healthy” is probable a data center not worth having.  

As data is now one of the most valuable assets in the entrepreneurial world, more and more businesses are now investing in flexible, safe, and efficient data centers. Yet, it is meaningless to run a data center – either in private or in a shared space – which is not “healthy” enough to empower operations and decision making, with zero downtime and limited risks.  

A matter of strategic thinking 

Running an efficient data center is purely a matter of strategy and execution. First comes prevention. Having a proactive, preventative approach towards its management, is paramount in avoiding downtime and other problems.  

Υet, we commonly see IT managers often taking actions after an incident occurs. The reason: maintenance costs.  

However, as with everything in life, the cost of fixing something after it is broken is usually much larger than spending to maintain it properly.  

The team matters 

For every company running a data center, it is crucial to have the right team supporting its operations. In fact, it is required to create a critical balance between staff, resources, and business objectives. Each team member should know their role, make predefined and informative reports, and follow a daily routine which combines a mix of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and further development.  

Automate performance 

Our experience has shown more than half of data center managers are manual checking when assessing data center health. Thanks to advanced tools such as DCIM solutions, this does not have to be the case anymore. By adopting a successful monitoring solution, data center managers have real-time access to the condition of the systems and an all-around view of the situation. Obviously, this enables them to go beyond predictions and to create more capacity for further development, rather than spending time on maintenance, on checking and troubleshooting.  

Bring the right consultant in 

Technologies empowering data center managers are evolving in a very fast pace and some of them can be expensive, especially if IT managers do not know how to employ them properly. 

To that, choosing the right consultant may save companies time and money. An experienced consultant will identify business and technology requirements and provide solid advice on all critical issues related to the operations of a data center.  

Check out Lamda Hellix’s consulting services and do not hesitate to contact our team if you have further questions.