April 2016 12
U’s, Cabinets, Racks and Cages
Posted By : Ed LaFrance

The smallest measurement of data center space is the rack/cabinet Unit, typically referred to as a “U”. Data center cabinets, which resemble large lockers, as well as their open rack cousins, are designated as having…

March 2016 14
What That SLA Really Means
Posted By : Ed LaFrance

A provider of data center services and/or Internet transit may wish to impress you with the statement that they “guarantee” their service according to a Service Level Agreement (SLA), which is often deceptively referred to…

November 2015 30
Tips For A Smooth Colocation Deployment
Posted By : Ed LaFrance

The following excerpt is from Datacate's Colocation Survival Guide - get the full Guide here. So you’ve got a handle on all the requirements for your colocation project, you’ve found the best provider for your…