Top Six Steps for Data Center Capacity Planning

Organizations must be proactive in anticipating and addressing the expanding workload functions required to meet the needs and desires of consumers. Failure to do so can lead to overwhelmed systems, unhappy customers, and lost revenue.  

To address this challenge, managers and leaders must take a broad view of their industries and project future needs to inform practical decisions. This includes infrastructure, business services, and application planning. Effective data center capacity planning is crucial to ensure that companies can sustainably meet the demands of their customers without unnecessary financial burden.  

Crafting a comprehensive plan requires foresight and strategic thinking. Companies must consider their current and projected needs, as well as potential challenges and opportunities. By doing so, they can optimize their resources and avoid costly mistakes.  

How do you ensure that your organization is prepared for future growth? Does your organization have an effective strategy for your data center capacity planning? 

Here are the top six steps to help companies strategize to form an effective capacity plan. 

Six step infographic highlighting the top six steps for data center capacity planning.

 

Additional Resources 

Nlyte – The Workload Asset Management Specialist | Nlyte

Nlyte Energy Optimizer (NEO) | Energy Capacity Planner | Nlyte

https://www.nlyte.com/resource/accelerated-payback-and-capacity-planning-savings/  

https://www.nlyte.com/blog/data-center-capacity-planning/  

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