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Mike Manos: A Practical Guide to the Early Days of Data Center Containers
LooseBolts (Oct 30 2009) Construction , Container
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In my current role (and given my past) I often get asked about the concept of Data Center Containers by many looking at this unique technology application to see if its right for them. In many respects we are still in the early days of this technology approach and any answers one gives definitely has a variable shelf life given the amount of attention the manufacturers and the industry is giving this technology set. Still, I thought it might be useful to try and jot down a few key things to think about when looking at data center containers and modularized solutions out there today.
I will do my best to try and balance this view across four different axis the Technology, Real Estate, Financial and Operational Considerations. A sort of ‘ Executives View’ of this technology. I do this because containers as a technology can not and should not be ...
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