When selecting a new data center provider or reevaluating your existing one, there are several questions that should be asked to determine their ability to prevent a disruption to your critical business operations should a disaster take place. By selecting the correct provider, you can minimize the impact of these disasters on your business.
This
white paper [1] from Internap lists the 6 assurances data center providers should provide for their customers, as well as other qualities one should look for when selecting a provider. First, disaster resistant design and infrastructure is discussed, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of facilities designed to N+1 redundancy standards. Next, it explains that a robust maintenance program is crucial in preventing disasters from impacting business. Lastly, it reveals that one of the most important qualities in a data center provider is the right, highly trained, supportive people working there.
Learn the 6 principle assurances to look for in a data center provider.
Click here to download this white paper [1] on the qualities most important in your search for a provider that can best protect you from disasters.
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[1] white paper: http://ads.madisonlogic.com/clk?pub=81&pgr=68&src=744&ctg=1&tstamp=20120724T141141&ast=20655&cmp=5227&crv=0&frm=293&yld=0&em=%25%25!contact_email%25%25
[2] Michael Potts: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/author/mikepotts/
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