Say What? Data Center Acronyms Clarified
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We ran across a good article in the Data Center Journal written by Leon Adato entitled "Monitoring Nirvana" describing data center monitoring and who should be doing it. The full article can be found here. If you're short on time, here's a synopsis.
Mr Adato begins with reminding us what data center monitoring is -- simply the collection of data and metrics from a set of devices. When done well, monitoring helps detect issues, resolve problems and "generally keep data center managers out of trouble." He warns managers not to confuse alerts, help tickets and alarms with monitoring.
The article makes the case for treating data center monitoring as a new or distinct discipline with dedicated staff.
Mr. Adato closes by recognizing there is no single solution that works best for every facility. But applying several basic guidelines ensures data center managers can be on their way to "monitoring nirvana".
Not surprisingly, we at Packet Power are big believers in monitoring done well, and we are proud that our wireless power and environmental monitoring solutions are being used in data centers around the world. Please contact a Packet Power Partner near you or email sales@packetpower.com to learn how we can help your data center operations become even more effective.
Photo courtesy of Data Center Journal: Monitoring Nirvana by Leon Adato, July 10, 2017
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