How data centers can prepare for a storm

Utilize multiple back-ups
IT staffs breathe a sigh of relief when pertinent data is saved because it had already been backed up. There are more ways to transfer vital data from one location to the other than ever before, so IT teams have no excuse if a sudden storm causes permanent data loss in their facility. Cloud storage is a popular method of storing massive amounts of data and this technology is used commonly by professional disaster recovery companies. Employees can utilize remote console servers to share important files on the fly as well.

Prepare for the worst-case scenario
With storms come heavy rains, and with heavy rains comes flooding. An unyielding downpour could put a data center at risk of taking on water and risking serious damage to the facility's equipment. That's why IT staff should always consider flooding a possibility if they work in a facility near the ocean and prepare accordingly. One way to minimize the potential damage caused by storm flooding is to eliminate the breaches in the building that might allow in extra water. Any breach or crack in the building's floors, ceilings and walls should be repaired to make sure water stays out of the data center. Likewise, The Data Center Journal warns IT teams against situating racks near windows. Flying debris is common during a storm and could come crashing in on multiple servers unless the equipment is moved away.

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