Data Center Planning: Begin Before You Start
 

Start considerations for your data center very early in the overall project discussion. For example, if this involves a relocation to a new facility or a major renovation of the existing office facility, make sure the data center is addressed early.

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Hi chrisa
i visited this link, really nice plan for data center installation. In addition to this I will also suggest that one should also choose proper service provider. It is necessary because its maintenance is necessary. Thus make sure that service provider are also providing you maintenance service with all legal documents.

Aside from the overall needs in buidling up a data center, let us not forget the small factors needed as well, such as these 5 practices which are listed here: http://cableorganizer.com/articles/t...personnel.html