Wired published an article yesterday discussing the layout and operation of Google’s data centers…details that have always been closely guarded by the Internet giant. Read the article here:
http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/10/ff-inside-google-data-center/
My initial thought before beginning to read the article was that I would get some details about the super efficient state-of-the-art equipment that Google has the luxury of affording. However, the article revealed much more than this and goes into detail about the unique operational solutions that Google deploys to ensure that its customers are always receiving the best possible experience. I was pleasantly surprised by these new facts, but why should I be? Google doesn’t build data centers to run their servers, they build data centers to meet the needs of their customers. Here are some highlights that I enjoyed from the article:
