Michael Potts | May 29, 2012
With more and more companies offering some type of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution (see Appendix 1 of the DCK Guide to DCIM for a partial list of vendors), it is difficult to narrow down a defined set of functional components. There are some critical elements found in many of the solutions, which include:
- Asset, Change and Configuration Management
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Workflow
- Analytics and Reporting
- Visualization of the Physical and Virtual Infrastructure
- User Interface
- Capacity Planning
- Integration with Other Data Center Management Solutions
What are the 4 Trends Driving the Future of Data Center Infrastructure Design and Management?
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