Data Center Fundamentals
Mauricio Arregoces, Maurizio Portolani · CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2003
Master the basics of data centers to build farms that enhance your Web site performance Learn design guidelines that show how to deploy farms in highly available and scalable environments Plan site performance capacity with discussions of farm architectures and their real-life applications to determine your system needs Today's market demands that businesses have an Internet presence through which they can perform e-commerce and customer support, and establish a presence that can attract and increase their customer base. Underestimated hit ratios, compromised credit card records, perceived slow Web site access, or the infamous Object Not Found alerts make the difference between a successful online presence and one that is bound to fail. These challenges can be solved in part with the use of data center technology. Data centers switch traffic based on information at the Network, Transport, or Application layers. Content switches perform the server selection process to direct users' requests for a specific service to a in a farm. The best selection process takes into account both load and availability, and the existence and consistency of the requested content. Data Center Fundamentals helps you understand the basic concepts behind the design and scaling of farms using data center and content switching technologies. It addresses the principles and concepts needed to take on the most common challenges encountered during planning, implementing, and managing Internet and intranet IP-based farms. An in-depth analysis of the data center technology with real-life scenarios make Data Center Fundamentals an ideal reference for understanding, planning, and designing Web hosting and e-commerce environments.