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Datacenter Efficiency Measures, Heather M. Brotherton Dec 2012

Datacenter Efficiency Measures, Heather M. Brotherton

Heather M Brotherton

This document answers the questions, “What are relative energy efficiency measures (percentage of energy reductions) that are available to data centers for improving energy efficiency?” and, “What types of certifications are now available to data centers?”


Energy Costs For Data Center Operations, Heather M. Brotherton Dec 2012

Energy Costs For Data Center Operations, Heather M. Brotherton

Heather M Brotherton

This document answers the questions: What are relative energy costs for data center operations (energy per unit computing) and how do sources of fuel impact data center operation costs geographically across the US?


Wind Powered Datacenter: Indiana, Heather M. Brotherton Jun 2011

Wind Powered Datacenter: Indiana, Heather M. Brotherton

Heather M Brotherton

This paper will investigate the feasibility of co-locating data centers on Indiana wind farms. Strategic long-term planning including combining clean energy, information technology, and efficient data center design could allow Indiana to emerge as an information technology service leader. There are economic advantages to locating a data center in Indiana. The cost of living in Indiana is low in comparison places such as California with high concentrations of data centers. This in turn means a lower cost workforce. Many less costly areas of the United States lack skilled workers to staff data centers. This is not the case in Indiana. …


(Master's Thesis) Data Center Recovery Best Practices: Before, During, And After Disaster Recovery Execution, Heather M. Brotherton Apr 2011

(Master's Thesis) Data Center Recovery Best Practices: Before, During, And After Disaster Recovery Execution, Heather M. Brotherton

Heather M Brotherton

This qualitative multiple case study analysis reviews well documented past information technology disasters with a goal of identifying practical before, during, and after disaster recovery best practices. The topic of cyberinfrastructure resiliency is explored including barriers to cyberinfrastructure resiliency. Factors explored include: adherence to established procedures, staff training in recovery procedures, chain of command structure, recovery time and cost, and mutual aid relationships. Helpful tools and resources are included to assist planners.