Physical Design
A solid physical design is the backbone of any efficient and secure data center. Since physical design is among the first things to do when designing a data center, getting this part of the process right will be instrumental for success. Making any impactful changes after the physical design phase will be very challenging as all of the buildings, equipment, and contracts are already in place.
The physical design incorporates the actual data center and its internal components, along with the established policies and procedures to prevent physical damage or compromise.
Choosing a Location
The first step in physical design is finding a suitable location. Building a data center is a hefty investment, so exposing it to any kind of unnecessary risk is, well, unnecessary. While the costs of building in a safer geographical location are generally higher, the long-term benefits often outweigh these initial expenses.
Locations less prone to natural disasters such...
