- Backup – the process of creating a copy of data to protect against loss or damage.
- BMS (Building Management System) – a system that controls and monitors the mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems in a data center.
- Cabinet – a metal enclosure that holds servers and other equipment in a data center.
- Cloud computing – the delivery of computing resources, such as servers, storage, and applications, over the internet as a service.
- Cloud storage – the storage of data on remote servers, accessible over the internet.
- Cold aisle – the aisle in a data center where cool air is supplied to servers and other equipment.
- Cooling tower – a device that cools the air in a data center by circulating water through a heat exchanger.
- CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) – a device that cools the air in a data center to prevent overheating servers and other equipment.
- Data center – a datacenter is a facility that houses computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.
- Data center access control – the process of managing and monitoring the access to data centers and their resources, including biometric, card-based, and key-based systems.
- Data center architecture – the design and layout of a data center, including the placement of resources and systems, the use of racks and cabinets, and the flow of power, cooling, and network cabling.
- Data center audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing data center operations, infrastructure, and security to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Data center automation – the process of automating repetitive or error-prone tasks in data center operations, such as server provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Data center capacity planning – the process of forecasting and planning for future data center needs, including server, storage, and network capacity.
- Data center colocation – the process of renting space in a third-party data center to house and manage data center resources and systems.
- Data center compliance – the adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices for data center operations, such as ISO, SOC, and HIPAA.
- Data center cooling – the process of managing and monitoring the temperature and humidity of data centers and their resources, including CRAC, cooling tower, and chilled water systems.
- Data center downtime – the percentage of time that a data center and its resources are unavailable or non-operational.
- Data center energy efficiency – designing, building, and operating data centers to reduce energy consumption and costs, such as using energy-efficient equipment and implementing power management systems.
- Data center fire suppression – the process of managing and monitoring the fire suppression systems in a data center, such as water mist or inert gas systems.
- Data center governance – the policies, procedures, and best practices put in place to manage and maintain data center operations, infrastructure, and security.
- Data center green IT – the practice of designing, building, and operating data centers in an environmentally sustainable way, such as using renewable energy sources, recycling, and reducing energy consumption.
- Data center infrastructure – a data center’s physical and logical components, including servers, storage devices, network equipment, power, and cooling systems.
- Data center integration – the process of connecting and coordinating different data center resources and systems, such as servers, storage, and network devices.
- Data center logistics – the process of managing the physical movement and storage of resources in a data center, such as servers, storage devices, and network equipment.
- Data center maintenance – the process of performing regular checks, repairs, and upgrades on data center equipment and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Data center migration – the process of moving data and systems from one data center to another, either within the same location or to a new location.
- Data center monitoring – the process of monitoring and analyzing data center operations, infrastructure, and security, including DCIM and BMS systems.
- Data center outsourcing – the process of hiring a third-party provider to manage and maintain data center operations and resources.
- Data center power – the process of managing and monitoring the electrical power supply to data centers and their resources, including UPS, PDU, and generator systems.
- Data center recovery point – the point in time to which data center operations and resources can be restored after a failure or outage.
- Data center recovery site – the location where data center operations and resources can be restored after a failure or outage.
- Data center recovery time – the amount of time it takes to restore data center operations and resources after a failure or outage.
- Data center scalability – the ability of a data center to expand and adapt to changing business needs, including the ability to add new resources and devices.
- Data center security – the measures and protocols put in place to protect data centers and their resources from unauthorized access or tampering.
- Data center security audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing data center security to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Data center security audit plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for evaluating and analyzing data center security to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Data center security awareness training – the process of educating data center employees and stakeholders about security best practices and procedures.
- Data center security awareness training accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security awareness training.
- Data center security awareness training audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of data center security awareness training.
- Data center security awareness training certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security awareness training.
- Data center security awareness training framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for educating data center employees and stakeholders about security best practices and procedures.
- Data center security awareness training plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for educating data center employees and stakeholders about security best practices and procedures.
- Data center security awareness training standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security awareness training that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center security compliance – the adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices for data center security, such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
- Data center security compliance accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices for data center security.
- Data center security compliance audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing data center security to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Data center security compliance certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security compliance.
- Data center security compliance certification program – a formal program that recognizes and certifies individuals or organizations who have demonstrated expertise and qualifications in data center security compliance.
- Data center security compliance framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices for data center security.
- Data center security compliance plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices for data center security.
- Data center security compliance standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security compliance that are recognized as regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Data center security governance – the policies, procedures, and best practices put in place to manage and maintain data center security.
- Data center security governance accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security governance.
- Data center security governance audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing data center security governance policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Data center security governance certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security governance.
- Data center security governance certification program – a formal program that recognizes and certifies individuals or organizations who have demonstrated expertise and qualifications in data center security governance.
- Data center security governance framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for managing and maintaining data center security.
- Data center security governance plan – the document outlining the policies, procedures, and best practices put in place to manage and maintain data center security.
- Data center security governance standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security governance that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center security incident – an event that poses a threat to data center security, such as a hacking attempt or a physical intrusion.
- Data center security incident management – the process of managing and coordinating the response to a data center security incident.
- Data center security incident management accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security incident management.
- Data center security incident management certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security incident management.
- Data center security incident management certification program – a formal program that recognizes and certifies individuals or organizations who have demonstrated expertise and qualifications in data center security incident management.
- Data center security incident management framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for data center security incident management.
- Data center security incident management plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for identifying, responding to, and resolving data center security incidents.
- Data center security incident management standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security incident management that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center security incident recovery – the process of restoring data center operations and resources after a security incident.
- Data center security incident recovery accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security incident recovery.
- Data center security incident recovery audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of data center security incident recovery.
- Data center security incident recovery certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security incident recovery.
- Data center security incident recovery certification program – a formal program that recognizes and certifies individuals or organizations who have demonstrated expertise and qualifications in data center security incident recovery.
- Data center security incident recovery drill – the practice exercises conducted to simulate and test the readiness and effectiveness of the data center security incident recovery plan.
- Data center security incident recovery framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for data center security incident recovery.
- Data center security incident recovery plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for restoring data center operations and resources after a security incident.
- Data center security incident recovery standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security incident recovery that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center security incident reporting – the process of reporting a data center security incident to the appropriate authorities and stakeholders.
- Data center security incident reporting accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security incident reporting.
- Data center security incident reporting audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of data center security incident reporting.
- Data center security incident reporting certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security incident reporting.
- Data center security incident reporting certification program – a formal program that recognizes and certifies individuals or organizations who have demonstrated expertise and qualifications in data center security incident reporting.
- Data center security incident reporting drill – the practice exercises conducted to simulate and test the readiness and effectiveness of the data center security incident reporting plan.
- Data center security incident reporting framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for data center security incident reporting.
- Data center security incident reporting plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for reporting a data center security incident to the appropriate authorities and stakeholders.
- Data center security incident reporting standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security incident reporting that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center security incident response – the process of identifying, responding to, and resolving a data center security incident.
- Data center security incident response accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security incident response.
- Data center security incident response audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of data center security incident response.
- Data center security incident response certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security incident response.
- Data center security incident response certification program – a formal program that recognizes and certifies individuals or organizations who have demonstrated expertise and qualifications in data center security incident response.
- Data center security incident response drill – the practice exercises conducted to simulate and test the readiness and effectiveness of the data center security incident response plan.
- Data center security incident response exercise – the practice exercises conducted to simulate and test the readiness and effectiveness of the data center security incident response team.
- Data center security incident response framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for data center security incident response.
- Data center security incident response plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for responding to a data center security incident.
- Data center security incident response standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security incident response that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center security incident response team – the group of individuals responsible for identifying, responding to, and resolving data center security incidents.
- Data center security monitoring – the process of monitoring and analyzing data center security to identify and respond to potential threats.
- Data center security penetration testing – the process of simulating a cyber attack on a data center to identify vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of security measures.
- Data center security penetration testing accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security penetration testing.
- Data center security penetration testing audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of data center security penetration testing.
- Data center security penetration testing certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security penetration testing.
- Data center security penetration testing framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for simulating cyber attacks on data centers to identify vulnerabilities and assess security measures.
- Data center security penetration testing plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for simulating a cyber attack on a data center to identify vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of security measures.
- Data center security penetration testing standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security penetration testing that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center security protocols – the set of rules and procedures put in place to protect data centers and their resources from unauthorized access or tampering.
- Data center security threat intelligence – the process of gathering and analyzing information about potential security threats to a data center, such as new malware or hacking techniques.
- Data center security vulnerability scanning – the process of identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in data center security, such as missing patches or weak passwords.
- Data center security vulnerability scanning accreditation – the formal recognition of a data center’s compliance with standards and best practices for data center security vulnerability scanning.
- Data center security vulnerability scanning audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of data center security vulnerability scanning.
- Data center security vulnerability scanning certification – the formal recognition of an individual or organization’s expertise and qualifications in data center security vulnerability scanning.
- Data center security vulnerability scanning framework – the set of guidelines and best practices for identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in data center security.
- Data center security vulnerability scanning plan – the document outlining the procedures and responsibilities for identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in data center security.
- Data center security vulnerability scanning standards – the set of rules and guidelines for data center security vulnerability scanning that are recognized as industry best practices.
- Data center uptime – the percentage of time that a data center and its resources are available and operational.
- Data center virtualization – the process of creating virtual versions of data center resources and systems, such as servers and storage devices, to improve resource utilization and flexibility.
- DCIM (data center infrastructure management) – the management and monitoring of the physical and logical components of a data center, including power, cooling, and network infrastructure.
- Disaster recovery – the process of restoring data and systems in the event of a disaster, such as a power outage or cyber attack.
- Fire suppression system – a system used to extinguish fires in a data center, such as water mist or inert gas.
- Firewall – a device or software that controls the flow of network traffic in and out of a data center, to protect against unauthorized access.
- Hot aisle – the aisle in a data center where the hot air is exhausted from servers and other equipment.
- Hybrid cloud – a combination of private and public cloud resources, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability.
- Hypervisor – a software program that allows multiple virtual machines to share a single physical host.
- KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch – a device that allows multiple servers to be controlled from one keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
- Load balancer – a device that distributes network traffic across multiple servers to improve performance and availability.
- NAS (network-attached storage) – a device that connects to a network and provides file-based data storage.
- Network security – the measures and protocols put in place to protect data centers and their resources from network-based threats, such as hacking, malware, and DDoS attacks.
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- PDU (power distribution unit) – a device that distributes electrical power to servers and other equipment in a data center.
- Physical security – the measures and protocols put in place to protect data centers and their resources from physical threats, such as theft, vandalism, and natural disasters.
- Private cloud – a cloud computing environment that is dedicated to a single organization.
- Public cloud – a cloud computing environment that is available to the general public.
- Rack – a framework of vertical posts that hold servers and other equipment in a data center.
- Redundancy – the use of multiple systems or components to ensure continuity of service in the event of a failure.
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- SAN (storage area network) – a network that connects servers to storage devices, such as disk arrays and tape libraries.
- security incident management audit – the process of evaluating and analyzing the effectiveness of data center security incident management.
- Server – a computer or system that manages network resources, such as data storage, printing, and email.
- Tier – a classification system for data centers, based on the level of availability, redundancy, and resiliency of the systems and components.
- U – a unit of measurement for the height of a rack or cabinet, typically 1.75 inches.
- UPS (uninterruptible power supply) – a device that provides temporary power to servers and other equipment in the event of a power outage.
- Virtualization – the process of creating a virtual version.