Chapter B, Problem B4.11MBD

Explanation of Solution

Data center:

• Data center denotes facility that keeps centralized computer plus communication systems.
• The size can vary from small tiny space to large structure with lots of square feet of space.
• A linked data center denotes integrated unit that is kept in a shipping ampule.
• It has IT infrastructure that includes servers for providing computing power, storage and interacting gear.
• It connects systems to internet or directly to other systems.

Data center location:

• The data center for school contains:
  • Assessment reports
  • Performance indicators
  • Demographics at district levels.
  • Student details.
• Data center is located in an isolated space, where separate space is given to computers and servers.
• The size varies from small space to large building with lots of square feet of space.
• A separate center for computing facility and data center is provided in schools.

Data center size:

• The size of data center of school is small; it has few servers in the floor space.
• The data center would be at an isolated space.
• For schools, several servers plus storing arrays networked in a small room is sufficient.
• The servers should be maintained properly in a not so high temperature.

Security measures:

• The security measures for data center includes:
  • Surveillance systems:
    • Cameras should be installed around data center to check suspicious activity.
    • Video surveillance acts as record in event of security incident.
  • Security guards:
    • Security guards are employed inside facility that would routinely patrol the areas.
    • The guards would be armed in some of critical cases.
  • Access control
    • The access is been provided to authorized personal only.
    • Access cards and passwords are been provided to authorized members...