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Normalizing Normalization
The world is an imperfect place, but it’s a fact of life for those of us managing critical infrastructure. When you combine that problem with the tsunami of disparate data sources involved in monitoring that infrastructure; the situation does not get easier. The world of choices by vendors and coders results in masking the use of intended standards. Remote monitoring of data center systems is your eyes and ears, and no matter how ready you are to respond, things go quickly awry if you miss a critical event or state. Poor handling of normalization can be your weakest link. Most DCIM solutions struggle with this. To achieve steadfast, reliable monitoring, […]
Made It Myself
Standardized protocols are a lifesaver. Without them, hundreds of vendors would tackle device communication in hundreds of different ways, convinced their way is “the best way.” Fortunately, Modbus, SNMP, BACnet, and other protocols have become industry standards, and broad support has forced vendors to achieve some level of compliance. This is a massive win for the customer – you know you can retrieve data from most devices with one of these protocols. Sure, there are a few outliers – but they are typically legacy hardware that can be addressed through various workarounds. But protocols are only part of the solution. Once you can communicate with a device, you need a […]
It’s My Legacy
Are you looking for even more resilience in DCIM? Take a look at our OpenData DCIM solution.
Living on the Edge
The Edge. The border, boundary, or transition point of your data. Data precariously hanging just outside your DCIM monitoring solution with a slew of diverse inputs.
Read Between The (Power) Lines
Our OpenData DCIM solution approaches this by actively modeling your power chain to give you visibility where other systems may provide you with none.
Ahoy there! Partnering for DCIM Customer Success
In the Spotlight: Strengthening Product Development of DCIM Through Customer Collaboration Did you know that one of the many definitions of the word “Partner” is one of the heavy timbers that strengthen a ship’s deck to support a mast? While it’s not the first thing we think of when we hear the word, the themes of “strengthen” and support are critical in any partnership. At Modius it’s a core value as we work on being the best Data Center Infrastructure Management solution. Building Great DCIM Software through a Partnership Lens In winning Business Partnerships, companies combine their strengths, bringing complementary capabilities to market. Modius takes this approach with our customers. […]
Data Center Alerts-Effective Prioritization of DCIM Alarms Through Better Software Processes
Red Alert! Red Alert! Breakers tripped. Overloaded backup gear. More breaker’s tripped. More failover states. Servers offline. Followed by meetings with “Cascade Event” as the phrase of the day. Much of your equipment has alarm capabilities. Handy sometimes and other times not so much. A slew of devices all vying for your attention – and each device’s hardware alarms are tied to the limits of that individual piece of gear. But your infrastructure is more the sum of the parts – it is a complex system of hardware woven together to perform a larger goal. One of DCIM‘s core superpowers is software alarms. Software alarms in a good Data Center […]
Rapid Data Collection at Scale
DCIM Software makes your job easier. And it does this by turning large sets of device data into easy-to-digest overviews of your data center’s health and status. This data set is typically large, sometimes extremely large, and must be collected in near real-time to provide a meaningful and responsive experience for the data center operator. The hard reality is that the larger the data center, the larger the data set – and the larger the data set, the greater the need for rapid understanding of the mountain of data. Therefore, the cornerstone of meaningful insight into your data center status is the ability to collect data at scale reliably. What does at scale mean? […]
DCIM Asset Management- The Simple Answer is Flexibility
There are many approaches in Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) for managing assets – and many application choices. Understanding the difference in functionality can seem challenging, but the focus should be on finding a flexible method that can adapt to your needs. Some essential core functions are expected from any asset management tool – floor plans, rack elevations, and customized fields are good examples for minimal thresholds. But, looking at multiple asset management solutions, what capability makes one stand out from another? What functionality makes asset management the most useful? The simple answer is flexibility—the ability to choose an approach initially and change it if your needs change. What does […]
The Power of DCIM is Power State Normalization – Part 1
Power Management is the root of DCIM and the foundation of managing a data center infrastructure. Other management tasks are irrelevant if the primary and backup power is offline. Power management can be a complex process of monitoring and managing not just a set of devices but an array of states and paths that collectively define the state of power in your data center. This data ultimately provides the information needed to ensure resilience against power outages that affect the core of your operations and help you lower your PUE. Dependability is the cornerstone of DCIM – but beyond that, what defines an exemplary power management approach for a data […]
