Data Centre Essentials: Design, Construction, and Operation of Data Centres for the Non-expert

1st Edition • Paperback • Practical data centre guide for non-experts

Data Centre Essentials demystifies how real-world data centres are planned, designed, built, and operated. Written for non-specialists, it connects facilities fundamentals (power, cooling, space, resilience) with IT objectives (availability, capacity, risk) so leaders can make sound, cost-aware decisions across the data centre lifecycle.

Product Details

• Title: Data Centre Essentials: Design, Construction, and Operation of Data Centres for the Non-expert
• Authors: Vincent Fogarty; Sophia Flucker
• Edition: 1st Edition
• ISBN-13: 9781119898818
• Format: Paperback
• Price: $53.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping

Key Features

• Plain-English explanations of core data centre concepts, terminology, and stakeholder roles
• Power and redundancy made clear (utility, UPS, generators, distribution; N, N+1, 2N)
• Cooling & airflow fundamentals (CRAC/CRAH, containment, environmental targets)
• Availability and risk planning (SPOFs, maintenance strategy, resilience objectives)
• Operations and governance (monitoring, incident response, change control, documentation)

Topics Covered (Highlights)

1. Data Centre Foundations, Roles, and Terminology
2. Power Architecture: Utility, UPS, Generators, Distribution
3. Redundancy Models: N, N+1, 2N and Practical Trade-offs
4. Cooling and Airflow: CRAC/CRAH, Containment, Liquid Options
5. Space, Racks, Cabling Pathways, and Fire Protection Basics
6. Availability, Risk, and Maintenance Strategy (SPOFs)
7. Operations: Monitoring, Incidents, Change Management, Documentation
8. Sustainability and Efficiency: PUE Basics, Renewables, Lifecycle Thinking

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Overview

A practical, non-technical guide to how data centres work—covering design choices, build considerations, operational discipline, and sustainability. Ideal for making informed decisions on capacity, resilience, cost, and risk in on-prem or colocation environments.

Who Should Use This Book?

• IT managers, project managers, and product owners
• Finance, procurement, and real-estate teams supporting DC projects
• Facilities, operations, and security professionals new to data centres
• Leaders evaluating on-prem vs colocation and vendor trade-offs
• Anyone needing a clear bridge between IT requirements and facilities realities

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FAQs

• Do I need an engineering background to use this book?
  No. The book is written specifically for non-specialists and explains data centre concepts in clear, step-by-step language.
• Does the book apply to both on-premises and colocation data centres?
  Yes. The principles, design considerations, and operational guidance apply equally to owned facilities and colocation environments.
• Is sustainability and energy efficiency covered?
  Yes. The book explains efficiency concepts such as PUE, energy optimization strategies, and sustainability considerations in design and operations.

Speak the language of data centre design and operations with Data Centre Essentials.