Data Centre Essentials – Design, construction and operation of data centres for the non–expert de V Fogarty

Data Centre Essentials – Design, construction and operation of data centres for the non–expert

V Fogarty

Understand the design, construction and operation of data centres with this easy-to-use reference Data centres are spaces where computer systems, physical network technology and associated components are housed, operated and monitored, and any industry or business that employs computer systems or networked systems at any scale will interact with data centres. Data centres are complex and expensive to build and operate, and successful project delivery requires a wide range of specialised knowledge and skills. This accessible reference lays out the requirements for creating these essential facilities. Data Centre Essentials is a comprehensive survey of the essential principles of data centre design, construction and operation. It is designed to provide those involved in a data centre project or providing professional service deliverables to the data centre industry but do not have a technical background or deep sector experience with the understanding required to participate in such projects. The non-technical language and thorough engagement with key considerations make it ideal for anyone looking to understand one of the pillars of a digital society. Data Centre Essentials readers will also find: * An authorial team with decades of combined experience in engineering and construction consultancy * Detailed information about every stage in the process, including securing investment and the building process * Working lexicon of key data centre terminology Data Centre Essentials isa must-own for contractors, engineers and construction project managers involved in data centre projects and will be invaluable for professionals such as lawyers, financial and insurance advisors, surveyors, engineers and architects who do not necessarily have deep domain experience but find themselves involved in or are interested in engaging in, data centre projects.

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Vincent Fogarty is a consultant with 40 years of experience working on construction and engineering projects. He is a fellow of the RICS, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and a specialist in mechanical and electrical engineering and quantum matters. Sophia Flucker is an engineering consultant with extensive experience in data centre design, commissioning, and assessment, with years of experience working on projects in multiple countries. She received an Infrastructure Masons IM100 Award in 2020 in recognition of her contributions to the digital infrastructure sector.

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Acronyms & Symbols Foreword by Tom Glover Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors 1 Introduction 2 What Drives the Need and the Various Types of Data Centres Data Demand versus Compute Efficiency Workload Placement The Core Components of a Data Centre Types of Data Centres Entreprise Data Centre Colocation Public Cloud Urban or Edge 3 Site Selection Climate Access Roads and Airports Air Quality Likelihood of Natural Disasters Ground Conditions Communications Infrastructure Latency Proximity to Subsea Cable Landing Sites Density of Fibre Telecommunication Networks Near the Data Centre Geopolitical Risks, Laws, and Regulations Availability and Cost of Electrical Power Natural Resources Airport Flight Paths Electromagnetic Interference Taxes, Regulations, and Incentives Incentives Know the Stakeholders Expect the Unexpected Traditional Due Diligence Retrofitting Commercial Buildings for Data Centres Clusters Qualitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis 4 IT Operations and the Evolution of the Data Centre Beginning of IT Infrastructure Bringing Enterprise IT to Maturity IT Applications as Standalone Products - The Digital Economy Second Iteration of the Internet Key Ingredients for Digital Products Difference Between Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Hosting Infrastructure Commoditisation of IT Infrastructure Virtualisation: Servers and Data Centres as Generators for Digital Resources Software-as-a-Service: Digital Natives Entering the Enterprise Great Outsourcing of Enterprise IT and the Growth of the Colocation Model When Digital Products Scale - or the Invention of Hyperscale A Change in Architecture - The Rise of Cloud Infrastructure Origin of a Market for Digital Resources When Cloud Infrastructure Became Cloud Services When Microsoft and Google Joined the Party Kubernetes and the Next Layer of Abstraction How Traditional Hosting Companies Have Been Left Behind How the New Paradigm of Cloud Infrastructure Is Changing How Data Centres Are Built Central Role of Connectivity in the Future of Data Centre Architectures Problem of an Old IT Philosophy 5 Overview of Infrastructure Power Cooling Bms Fire Security 6 Building a Data Centre: Stakeholders, Design, Construction, and Commissioning Stakeholders and Project Stages Pre-project Pre-design Classifications, Standards, and Certifications Design Bricks and Mortar versus Modular Build Procurement Construction Construction Design and Management 2015 (United Kingdom) Commissioning Handover Operation 7 Operational Issues Handover Legacy Facilities Operations Team Uptime and Failures Maintenance Processes and Procedures Managing Change Capacity Management Training Performance Optimisation - Beyond Reactive Maintenance 8 Economics, Investment, and Procurement of Data Centres Enterprise Colocation Retail Colocation Wholesale Colocation Retail versus Hyper-scale Data Centres Retail Data Centres Hyper-Scale Data Centres Investment and Procurement Investment in Colocation Facilities Power Supply Arrangements Other Complexities Valuation Colocation Leases Wholesale Colocation Retail Colocation Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) Managed Hosting and Cloud Services Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Merger and Acquisition 9 Sustainability Corporate Sustainability Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Generators Water Usage Heat Recovery Life Cycle Impacts Green Building Certifications Policy and Regulation Conclusion 10 The Importance of Planning to Avoid Things Going Wrong Introduction Acquisitions and Investments Operating Models and Commercial Contracts Funding Investment Construction Choice of Contract Technical and Pricing Schedules Risk Allocation Usual Suspects Infrastructure Provision and Project Rights Construction Moving to Low Carbon Solutions What Are Data Centre Operators Doing to Transition to Low Carbon? Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) On-site Generation and Electricity Supply Backup Power Where Could Other Efficiencies Be Made? Ensuring Resilience Intellectual Property Rights Data and Cyber/Regulatory Compliance Disputes Conclusion 11 Around the Corner, What Could Happen Next Glossary Index