Chapter 2. Choosing an Optimal Site

This chapter explains how to choose an appropriate location for your Data Center, from the hazards you should avoid to the physical attributes you want. The chapter spells out the risks that can jeopardize a Data Center site, how to safeguard your server environment against them, and what agency to go to in order to learn if a specific parcel of land is susceptible. Finally, the chapter outlines what seemingly minor building elements can make or break a property's suitability to house a Data Center.

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