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Greetings! 👋 In this episode, we explore some key points from today’s tech world, designed to give you a clear and concise view:
• Revolution in Virtualization: See how changes at VMware (Broadcom acquisition, expensive subscription-only licenses) are pushing nearly 98% of companies to look for alternatives. There are strong and more affordable options like Proxmox VE, KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV. 🚀 The key issue is cost, which can increase by up to 300%.
• The Silent Power of the Mainframe: The mainframe remains an essential force. Discover why it is the backbone of modern tech infrastructure, handling massive amounts of transactions for 67% of Fortune 500 companies and 90% of banks. It’s a leader in cybersecurity and offers the lowest operating cost per unit of work, integrating with cloud and AI. 🛡️
• Operating Systems in the Cloud: Operating systems are the heart of cloud data centers. Learn why Linux is the most popular choice for its flexibility and security, and how Microsoft Azure offers scalable solutions.
You’ll also understand how container-based platforms are gaining ground for their efficiency. ☁️
• Server Statistics Mystery Solved: Finally, we uncover why server OS usage statistics vary so much.
It’s simple: Linux dominates public web servers, while Windows Server rules internal enterprise applications (like Active Directory and MSSQL) that aren’t visible externally. 📊
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Hello! 👋 Get ready to discover why data centers are so crucial and how certifications ensure their excellence.
🌐 Imagine data centers as the brain of our digital world. To work perfectly and protect all our information, they rely on standards and certifications that are truly vital. They are their framework for consistency, security, and regulatory compliance. ✨
One of the most important is ISO 27001, the 'gold standard' 🏆 for information security. It ensures that data is protected against unauthorized access and cyberattacks, providing trust and a competitive advantage in the market. It is recognized worldwide! 🌎
There are also other key certifications like the Uptime Institute Tier (which measure reliability and redundancy to ensure everything keeps running 24/7 🔋), ISO 9001 (for quality management), and others focused on energy efficiency and sustainability 🌱. They all aim to reduce risks, optimize resources, and maintain operational excellence. They are the seal of a high-performance data center! 💪
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🌐 Welcome to the fascinating world of data centers! In this digital age, these facilities are the brain of our connected economy, but their growing energy demand is a major concern.
That’s why five key trends are emerging, revolutionizing how they operate, boosting efficiency and sustainability across the industry. ⚡
Get ready to see how data centers are adopting renewable energy sources like sun and wind to reduce their carbon footprint and save money. 💰
You will also discover innovative cooling solutions using liquids or natural air to be much more efficient. 🧠
In addition, artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming energy management, optimizing resource use and predicting problems before they happen.
We’ll see how energy storage solutions, such as advanced batteries, ensure a constant supply and greater resilience. 📦
And we can’t forget the trend toward modular and edge data centers, smaller and decentralized units that improve performance and distribute energy load more efficiently. 💡
All these changes aim not only to reduce environmental impact but also to generate significant cost savings and improve reliability.
To achieve this, there are Certified Data Center Energy Professionals (DCEP), trained experts who identify and apply these efficiency opportunities.
Energy and sustainability are the future of data! ✨
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Hello! 👋 Get ready to discover how the technology we use every day stays cool and keeps running nonstop.
This episode is about ASHRAE, a global leading organization in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, and its crucial impact on the data center industry 💡. Imagine data centers as the "brain" of the digital world, and for them to work, they need to be in perfect conditions.
ASHRAE has been at the forefront for over 25 years, creating vital standards and guidelines for the design, operation, and maintenance of these critical facilities. Its efforts focus on:
• Optimizing thermal management and humidity levels so IT equipment works at its best and lasts longer 🌡️.
• Promoting energy efficiency through standards like ASHRAE Standard 90.4, which aims to reduce overall energy consumption.
• Developing the PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness), a key metric that measures how efficiently a data center uses its energy. A PUE close to 1.0 means almost perfect efficiency ✨.
In short, ASHRAE is essential to ensure our data is safe and that digital infrastructure is as sustainable and reliable as possible, contributing to the decarbonization of the built environment globally 🌍💚.
It’s work that impacts everything from streaming to your online shopping!
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Welcome to our episode! 🎧 Today we will explore the world of BICSI, a global authority in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry.
You will discover how BICSI, as an ANSI-accredited organization, sets essential standards and best practices for the design, installation, and integration of ICT infrastructures. We will cover key areas such as data centers, cabling (copper and fiber optic), wireless and outside plant (OSP) systems, and the importance of security and efficiency.
We will also delve into BICSI’s cabling installation certifications, such as Installer 1, Installer 2 (copper and fiber optic), and Technician, which validate the knowledge and skills of professionals in the field. You will learn why these certifications are crucial to ensure quality, reliability, and future readiness of data networks. In addition, we will take a look at the latest updates in certifications like the RCDD, highlighting its relevance in an increasingly connected world.
Get ready for a deep dive into the pillars that support the digital infrastructure of today and tomorrow! 💡⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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💻✨ TIA-942: The Key to Impeccable Data Centers ✨🏢
In this conversation, we explore in depth the ANSI/TIA-942 standard, a crucial guide for the design and operation of high-performance data centers worldwide. It's not just about telecommunications, but the entire infrastructure!
Discover why it's so important:
• Robust Infrastructure: TIA-942 covers everything from architecture and physical security to electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications systems. It aims to create fail-proof data centers. 🛡️
• Reliability Levels: It defines four classification levels (Rated 1 to 4), ranging from basic infrastructure to fault-tolerant systems with multiple active paths and concurrent maintenance. Forget about "Tier plus" or "minus" — there are only clear requirements! 📈
• Clear Advantages: Following TIA-942 means greater reliability, energy efficiency, and data security. It also makes scalability, risk management, and regulatory compliance easier. A boost to customer trust! 👍
• A True Standard: Unlike other guides, TIA-942 is an official standard developed by TIA and accredited by ANSI, giving it unique credibility and global reach. 🌐
• Avoid Hidden Risks: Auditing and certifying your data center with TIA-942 allows you to identify and mitigate hidden risks, such as seismic failures or problems in cooling paths, ensuring your business continuity plan is truly effective. 📉
• Economic Benefits: A certified data center can lead to lower operating costs, fewer unexpected expenses, and even possible insurance savings. 💰
Experts emphasize the need to re-audit data centers every three years, as they are living environments that constantly change and evolve. Staying up to date is key! 🔄
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Hello! This episode is about Data Centers and how their performance and reliability are evaluated. 🏢
You will discover the Tier Classification System from the Uptime Institute, a globally recognized standard for measuring data center availability. This system classifies infrastructures from Tier I (basic) to Tier IV (fault-tolerant), indicating a data center's ability to maintain operations during failures or maintenance.
Understanding these Tiers is key to understanding the reliability and efficiency of the digital infrastructure that supports our connected world. Get ready to discover the heart of the network! 🚀
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Welcome to a fascinating glimpse into the world of data centers! 🚀 Discover how these pillars of the digital age are kept operational, secure, and efficient, focusing on:
• Reliability and Availability: They are designed to operate without interruptions, using uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and generators, and are classified by levels (such as Tiers or BICSI and TIA-942 Classes) that ensure continuity in the face of failures.
• Thermal Management: Controlling temperature and humidity is vital for the equipment's lifespan. ASHRAE guidelines and the use of economizers are key for efficient cooling.
• Energy Efficiency: They consume a lot of electricity, so optimizing its use (measured with the PUE) and employing efficient power sources and virtualization are essential to reduce costs and environmental impact. 💡
• Comprehensive Security: Data protection is crucial. This includes physical security (access control, fire protection according to NFPA) and cybersecurity, following standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST SP 800-53 to safeguard sensitive information. 🔒
Get ready to understand how experts and international standards work together to ensure our data is always available and protected. ✨
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Get ready to dive into the future of data centers! 🌐 In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence and digital growth are driving a revolution in data cooling.
Discover why liquid cooling is the key to handling high power densities and how companies like STULZ are at the forefront with precision air conditioning solutions for mission-critical applications. 🧊
We will talk about energy efficiency, sustainability, and the complexities of modernizing infrastructure without interruptions, just as it has been achieved in major projects. Don’t miss this essential conversation to understand the engine behind our connected world! 🚀
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Welcome to today’s episode! 🎙️ Get ready to learn the story of how two giants came together to revolutionize the world of energy and data centers. In 2007, Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, acquired APC (American Power Conversion), known for its uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and IT infrastructure solutions. 💡
The vision was clear: combine APC’s strength in power protection for IT and data spaces with Schneider Electric’s expertise in large-scale electrical solutions. The goal was to create a unique powerhouse in critical power and cooling solutions for everything from homes to huge data centers. 🏢 Don’t miss how this union transformed the technology landscape! 🚀
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We will explore the fascinating journey of data center cooling, from the "computer rooms" of the 1980s where air conditioning kept the rooms "frozen" ❄️ for mainframes and analog equipment, to today’s high-efficiency and liquid cooling solutions for the era of Artificial Intelligence.
Discover how companies like Liebert (founded in 1965), which was acquired by Emerson Electric in 1986 and later became Vertiv in 2016, have led this evolution. We will talk about the importance of flexibility in cooling solutions to adapt to the unpredictable demands of AI, and how the industry is adapting to new realities of density and energy efficiency.
Don’t miss this conversation full of history, innovation, and the future of digital infrastructure! 💡
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Welcome back to THE WHITE SPACE (Piso Blanco), your favorite podcast about critical facilities and data centers.
In this, our seventh episode, we dive into a really hot topic! 🥵 We are going to explore in depth the essential cooling strategies in data centers.
Discover why, with the exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), keeping these facilities "cool" is more critical than ever 🚀. We will talk about solutions like air cooling, containment systems, innovative liquid cooling (direct-to-chip and immersion), evaporative cooling, and how "free cooling" from the environment is used 🌬️.
It is essential to keep the digital world running without interruptions! Don’t miss how the heart of technology stays "chill" 🧊.
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Welcome to Piso Blanco! 🎧 In this sixth episode, we dive into a CRITICAL and vital topic for any serious data center: fire protection. 🔥
Forget the simple image of sprinklers. Here you will discover why a fire can be devastating (up to $9,000 per minute of downtime! 💸) and how cutting-edge technology protects the digital heart.
We explore the layers of defense, from early detection with systems like VESDA (which "smells" fire before you see smoke! 💨) to intelligent suppression with clean or inert gases that do not damage equipment. We also tell you why the airtightness of a room and strict maintenance are absolutely essential for safety. ✨
Don’t miss this episode to understand how to protect your assets, business continuity, and most importantly, people! 💻
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In this episode, we will dive into the fascinating world of data center cooling. Did you know that modern equipment, like GPUs for cryptocurrency mining or artificial intelligence, generates so much heat that traditional air cooling is no longer enough? 🥵
Discover how liquid cooling is revolutionizing the industry. We will explore innovative solutions like total immersion of servers in dielectric liquids and direct-to-chip cooling, which applies liquid directly to key components like CPUs and GPUs. We will talk about the great benefits they offer, such as higher energy efficiency, the ability to handle much higher rack densities, and better environmental sustainability. 🌍
But we also address the challenges, such as initial costs, maintenance complexity, and the need for special fluids. Get ready to understand why liquids are the future of technology cooling! 💧✨
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Hello everyone and welcome to this crucial episode! 🎧 Today we dive into the electrical system of data centers, the true backbone of modern digital infrastructure.
We will learn about the seven most common problems that cause failures in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, such as batteries, capacitors, and connections, which can lead to disastrous data losses and costly service interruptions. A UPS failure is the main cause of unplanned outages in data centers, with an average cost of more than $740,000 per incident.
We will discover the different types of UPS, from the robust double-conversion online that offers maximum protection for large data centers, to line-interactive and offline solutions for more specific needs.
We will also explore how Power Distribution Units (PDUs) are essential for delivering electricity to each IT device. We’ll look at the difference between floor PDUs (larger and for multiple racks) and rack PDUs (similar to smart power strips). In addition, we’ll understand why busway systems are a cost-effective and flexible alternative that can significantly reduce capital costs and free up space in the data room.
Finally, we address the importance of circuit breaker discrimination to ensure that a local failure does not paralyze the entire system, limiting service interruption to the minimum necessary. Get ready to be enlightened by this deep analysis on power reliability in the digital world! 💡🔌
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Get ready to dive into the digital heart of our world! 🌍 In today’s era, data centers are vital — they store and process massive amounts of information we use every day. But with so much activity, their equipment generates a lot of heat 🔥. It’s like having a room full of lamps turned on non-stop — it becomes an oven! 🥵
That’s why a robust and efficient cooling system is absolutely essential. Its mission is to ensure everything runs smoothly without interruptions and, most importantly, to prevent servers and other IT equipment from overheating. Without proper cooling, they could fail! 🚨
This episode dives deep into precision cooling ✨. We’ll talk about specific strategies for managing the huge heat load inside the “white space” of data centers — the area where all the servers and racks are located. Unlike “comfort cooling” used in homes or offices (designed for humans and lighter heat loads), data centers need precision cooling systems that work tirelessly: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year 🕰️. These systems are critical for counteracting the intense heat produced by IT equipment and for maintaining exact temperature and humidity levels at the intake of every server and network device. It’s a very, very delicate balance! 💧🌡️
Episode 2 of "The White Space" underscores that maintenance is the foundational element for Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in data centers 🛠️.
It stresses that while good design, energy efficiency, and redundancy are vital, they cannot compensate for inadequate maintenance.
Upper management must be convinced that maintenance is equally critical to design in preventing issues. Data centers, being facilities, necessitate proper Facility Management, with maintenance considered both a routine and a project-based activity.
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"The White Space" kicks off by diving into the fascinating world of data centers, with a special focus on enterprise data centers and on-premise infrastructure 🏢.
This is crucial information, as these facilities are the unsung heroes powering critical, latency-sensitive applications like logistics and manufacturing that keep our daily lives running smoothly 🚚🏭.
The podcast aims to look beyond the massive cloud giants and instead focus on the data centers you interact with every day.
The episode breaks down the data center landscape into three main types based on their capacity and market share:
• Hyperscale Data Centers 🌐: These are the "cloud titans" like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Meta. They account for 41% of the total data center capacity and are enormous facilities, often compared to interconnected cities, that consume hundreds of megawatts of power—as much as a small town! ⚡ Driven by the booming demand for generative AI, their capacity is projected to nearly triple by 2030, which is putting significant strain on existing electrical grids and increasing reliance on natural gas as a bridging fuel. The United States alone holds 51% of the global hyperscale capacity, with major hubs in Virginia and Texas. Building and operating these facilities involves massive capital investments, potentially billions of dollars, and they surprisingly create relatively few permanent jobs.
• Colocation Data Centers 🏨: Think of these as "data hotels" where various companies rent space for their IT infrastructure, sharing essential resources like power and cooling. They represent 22% of the total data center capacity and offer a solution for businesses seeking high-quality infrastructure without the huge upfront capital expense and management complexities of building their own. The episode explains there are different types, like "retail colocation" for smaller needs (50 kW or less) and "wholesale colocation" for larger requirements (1-5 MW or more). Rental rates for colocation space are expected to hit record highs in 2025 due to high demand and limited supply. Notably, data center mergers and acquisitions (M&A) exploded in 2024, with private equity firms driving a significant portion (80-90%) of these deals.
• Private (On-Premise) Data Centers 🔒: These are owned and operated by a single company for its exclusive use. They make up 37% of global data center capacity and are vital for businesses that require full control over their data, security, and compliance, especially in sectors like manufacturing that rely on operational technology. While their market share is expected to decline slightly by 2029, their actual capacity will remain stable, emphasizing their continued importance for specialized needs.
The podcast also introduces Edge Computing, explaining that it's not a separate type of data center but rather a crucial layer of infrastructure located closer to end-users 🚀.
This proximity is key for minimizing latency. Edge computing reduces data travel time and network congestion.
By 2027, a significant portion (62% of data volume and 68% of power demand) for low-latency workloads in the U.S. is projected to occur at edge locations.
Looking ahead, "The White Space" teases future episodes that will delve deeper into critical topics like:
• Cooling Technologies 🧊
• Power Management 🔋
• Rack Layouts 📏
• Sustainability Initiatives 🌱
This first episode sets a solid foundation for understanding the complex and rapidly evolving world of data centers, particularly from the perspective of enterprise operations.
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