checklist for analysing critical infrastructure of Data center

Assessing Data Center Infrastructure

  • Verify access control measures such as key cards or biometric scanners
  • Check for security cameras and monitoring systems
  • Review security personnel presence and procedures
  • Assess the presence of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
  • Check for backup generators and their capacity
  • Review power distribution and redundancy plans
  • Assess cooling system capacity and redundancy
  • Check temperature monitoring systems
  • Review HVAC maintenance schedules
  • Review network infrastructure layout
  • Check for redundant network connections
  • Assess network monitoring and management tools
  • Verify presence of fire suppression systems such as sprinklers or gas-based systems
  • Check fire alarm systems and evacuation procedures
  • Review fire suppression system maintenance schedules
  • Assess backup storage systems and locations
  • Check backup frequency and testing procedures
  • Review disaster recovery plan documentation

Assessing Data Center Hardware

Assessing Data Center Software

Assessing Data Center Processes

Assessing Data Center Personnel

Assessing Data Center Compliance

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