Data centers are highly profitable, with revenues expected to increase over the coming years. However, they’re also costly. Keep reading to learn how to save money while building a data center and maximize your investment.
Automate Repetitive Tasks
It’s possible to automate repetitive tasks, such as backups and monitoring, using software tools. As a result, data centers can reduce workloads, giving time back to employees for other tasks and cutting the number of employees needed at the center. As an added benefit, automation removes the risk of human error in repetitive tasks.
Buy the Right Server Rack
A data center is only as good as its equipment. The server racks you choose impact your data center’s security, organization, and ventilation. Beginning by buying the right server racks saves your data center money and prevents the need to spend additional money in the future to replace them.
Follow Security Best Practices
A cybersecurity attack or natural disaster can cost your data center money and damage its reputation. Your center should establish strong fortifications against storms, earthquakes, and tornados with surge protectors and durable racks.
You should reassess and reevaluate your approach to cybersecurity regularly. This will let you implement improvements and catch issues early on. Though these preventative measures may cost additional time and money, a lack of them will be hundreds of times more costly.
Consolidate Servers and Storage
Consolidating your IT infrastructure will allow your data center to reduce the number of servers and other hardware needed. This reduces the amount of equipment you need and cuts the time and costs associated with running and maintaining servers in the long run. Reducing your servers will also indirectly cut other costs for your data center, such as power and cooling expenses. While the consolidation process will take time and resources to execute, it’ll ultimately make your center far more efficient.
Now that you know how to save money while building a data center, you can create an efficient and cost-effective facility. Whether you’re building a data center for your enterprise or a collocation data center with equipment to rent to other businesses, following these tips will save your center money and time.