Security Problems

   

The security of the data center is critical. Data centers not only contain valuable computer hardware, but the data in the machines is usually worth exponentially more than the 10s or 100s of millions of dollars that the equipment costs.

Access should be restricted to only authorized and trained personnel. Several levels of barriers should be in place. The use of "traps" (a space between two doors) is a good idea for security as well as preventing the infiltration of particulate matter. People enter the exterior door and the interior door cannot be opened until the exterior door is closed. The data center should be positioned so that it does not use an exterior wall. Avoid exterior windows in your data center. If your data center does use an exterior wall, place barriers on the outside of the wall to slow down vehicles that might try to smash through. (This might sound ridiculous, but it has happened .)

Figure 11-2. Trap Between the Data Center and Outside Area

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For many corporations, their information is their business. If it sounds like you are fortifying this thing to be a mini Fort Knox, you are on the right path . Consider the following:

  • What level of security will the area need?

  • What is the current security of the area?

  • Are there windows or doors that could prove to be a security risk? Can they be blocked?

  • Where will the Command Center be located? Will it have a separate entrance ?

  • Will the data center only be accessible through the Command Center?

  • Will people be able to remotely access the data center from anywhere ? Will there be access restrictions to certain portions?

  • What portions of the data center will be remotely accessible?

  • Is a surveillance system (video cameras ) an option?

   


Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology
Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology
ISBN: 0130473936
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 142
Authors: Rob Snevely

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