DCIM - what you should know

DCIM

Jan Wiersma, International Director EMEA Nov 14, 2013

What you should know before you dive in…

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DCIM is about…

Lots of data


You already have data…


Tools and processes


Build a model…


Build a model…


Build a model…


Integration is key…


Great integration leads to…

Influence behavior (can’t control what you don’t know).

Design for lower level TIER datacenters.

Design close control cooling systems

Optimize datacenters for smart grid


Summery Look at what data you currently have, where it is stored and how that data

flows across your infrastructure.

Look at the information and functionality you need by analyzing your datacenter processes. Indentify information gaps and translate them to functional requirements.

Look at the current tools and applications ; what applications to replace with DCIM and what applications to integrate with DCIM. What are the integration requirements and what information source is authoritative ?

Create your own datacenter facility information model. Position all your current applications on the model. (If you have in-house IT (information) architects; have them assist you…)


Implementation… Implementation team

Training

Data import & migration

Integration

Roadmap & Influence


Q&A

Technology

DCIM - what you should know