A data center is a collection of servers, communication/security infrastructure, and electronic equipment that are used to provide, maintain, and support networked services (Internet/Intranet/Extrante). Organizations, companies, and individuals can use the services provided by a data center to launch their websites, information, and network-based services on the Internet (Intranet/Extrante). Depending on the type of application for which it is defined, a data center can act as a processing center, a data storage center, a data collection center, or all of these. There are very large and diverse data centers serving the entire Internet, some of which have limited commercial use within the organization, and others that can be used commercially or publicly on the Internet.
Data Center Classification
We divide data centers into the following categories according to size and function:
Corporate, commercial or university networks (Campus)
Private WAN networks
Service providers (SP)
Internet data centers (IDC)
Extranet data centers
Local data centers (Intranet)
Data center structure
Data centers can generally include the following parts. These parts can vary depending on the data center category:
Network system
Network equipment such as switches, routers
Security equipment such as firewalls, IDS and IPS, antivirus and other network security systems
Network management and monitoring system
Servers, including various types of servers and the programs they require
Passive network equipment
Cabling and cable management system
Data center internal layout and arrangement
Software systems
Information security systems and software security maintenance
Operating systems, databases and application management systems
Information integration systems
Power distribution system
Power distribution systems
Cabling and cable management system
Power control systems
Power backup systems
Power and force monitoring systems
Storage system
Data storage system
Reliable backup and maintenance system Backups
Data Recovery System
Precision AC Air Conditioning System
InRow Cooling System
InRoom Cooling System
InRack Cooling System
Water and DX Cooling Systems
Closed Cold and Hot Aisle Containment
Physical System
Physical Access Control Systems
Physical and Environmental Monitoring Systems
Solutions to Deal with Physical and Environmental Threats
Data Center Design
Given the different categories that exist for a data center, and the different parts that can be provided for each category, data center design must be carried out in compliance with the above-mentioned issues.
Data Center Implementation Layout
Some of the steps required to create a data center can be described as follows:
Initial platform design and preparation of technical drawings
Obtaining necessary permits
Finalizing the initial design including:
Hardware (computers, servers and data storage devices)
Network (network equipment and cabling)
Emergency power equipment (UPS, generator, etc.)
Preparing documents
Cost estimation
Providing budget
Ordering, purchasing and transporting
Providing DC location (telecommunication survey, suitable building, purchasing a building)
Providing the required Internet link and telephone lines
Site preparation including:
Preparing necessary drawings, Cabling, architecture, construction operations, control and access, fire extinguishing, emergency power ventilation, UPS, generator, installation of power network and Data
Preparing the implementation and support team (selection, training)
Organizational management (preparation and compilation of organizational chart, methods, circulation Operation)
Installation and commissioning of equipment
Initial tests and stress testing
Creating a call center
Features
The architectural model should be such that it can provide an environment through which it is possible to make dynamic changes that are usually required. The architecture should create the ability to consider that at the end of the site deployment, the complex has the ability to expand and increase the facilities in each of its components without any problems in the integrity of the entire complex. The criteria considered are:
Easy development
High reliability and availability coefficient
Security solutions
Redundancy to reduce the effect of failure
Easy management
Data center security requirements
Providing information security solutions and services
Security Services
Security has always been considered in human life beyond a need and as an inevitable necessity, and in today’s era when a significant part of human life is spent in cyberspace, ensuring the security of the information network space is of utmost importance. Designing and implementing information security systems in many European, American and Asian organizations, banks and institutions, provides the following solutions and services: Implementing information security tests by using a wide range of the latest tools, techniques and methods known as well as utilizing a set of the most experienced security experts, identifies the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the organization’s network, servers and applications by performing the following tests:
Penetration Test Vulnerability Assessment Web-Application Security Assessment Security Code Review In addition to the ranked list of weaknesses that can help prioritize the organization’s security activities and projects, a set of appropriate solutions is also provided to reduce the discovered vulnerabilities.
