Modern data centers provide a highly redundant infrastructure in which servers can operate with minimal planned downtime. They guarantee cooling, power supply and fire protection. The trend is towards an environmentally friendly “green” data center that is built, managed and operated entirely according to green computing principles. It offers the same functions and capabilities as a typical data center, but consumes less energy and space.

The technical articles in the Data Center & IT Infrastructure category describe helpful solutions for administrators and data center managers to meet the growing demands, especially in the world of cloud computing. They deal with the construction of data centers, servers, virtualization, storage, networks, cables, system technology, system management, operating and the administration of the data center.