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Data Center ChecklistThe use of colocation and services has continued to increase, rapidly becoming the solution of choice fororganizations requiring an efficient, secure, cost-effective way to manage the IT infrastructure.Not all data centers are created equal. You need to know what to look for. First and foremost, colocation service andthe data center are not the same.A data center is a physical buildingwith a power infrastructure,cooling resources and securitymeasures.Colocation is a service based onthe standards, policies,procedures, people and datacenter infrastructure.The best colocation provider delivers a stable foundation upon which you can support your core business andexecute on your IT strategy or e-commerce platform.And perhaps most importantly, think long term. While colocation may be your core need now, look for a resourcethat augments traditional colocation offerings with a hybrid of cloud, network and managed hosting solutions overadvanced networks. A comprehensive suite of offerings will enable you to scale and grow your organization withina data center, providing you consistent support for your IT strategies.When reviewing colocation proposals or attending data center tours, the below checklist will help you prioritizeimportant elements to account for.Date of Site Visit:Data Center Address:Site visit conducted by:CenturyLink Businesswww.centurylink.com/technologyTown and Country, MO 63017Office: 314.628.7000
Be sure to note approvals and comments, so you can revisit the data center features and provisions as yourcolocation support needs evolve.BUILDING FACILITY Located outside of moderate and high natural disaster zonesUptime Institute Tier III certification for concurrent maintainabilityDesigned and built to Tier III certificationsMaster planned, purpose built fully resilient facilityAdaptable design with secure cabinets or caged environmentsComfortable working environment features and amenities:Internet accessFood and beverage servicesLoungesMeeting and Conference RoomsPhysical storage facilities, lockers, cartsHardened structure built to withstand the inherent natural incidents ofthe region (i.e.: hardened to withstand winds (including uplift) of up to150 mph, which is the equivalent of a Level 4 Hurricane or an EF3Tornado)Proximity to convenient transportationSecured locationConnected to global footprint of data centersCenturyLink Businesswww.centurylink.com/technologyTown and Country, MO 63017Office: 314.628.7000COMMENTS
CenturyLink BusinessCRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMENTS COMMENTSMinimum of N 1 configurations to ensure continual maintainabilityBest of breed providers of UPS, generators and critical componentsMultiple distribution paths (one active, one redundant) for cooling andpower, with redundant (N 1) capacityEarly detection fire suppression system (such as VESDA)Dry pipe sprinkler systemsCOMPLIANCE and SECURITYSecurity meets public sector and financial services standardsSSAE-16, ISO27001 compliantSafeHarborPCI compliance supportHIPAA100% global power, temperature and humidity SLATier III Certified 100% proven data center uptime commitment withconcurrently maintainable site infrastructureVideo surveillance with archivesMantrapsBiometric security measuresSecurity of halls, rack and cage level via locking mechanismsAbility to add incremental security options24/7 monitoring of security and fire systems 2015 CenturyLink. All Rights Reserved. The CenturyLink mark, pathways logo and certain CenturyLink product namesare the property of CenturyLink. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Services not available everywhere.Business customers only. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice.3
CenturyLink BusinessNETWORK and CONNECTIVITY COMMENTS COMMENTSCross connectivity at cage, building and carrier levelStandard agnostic CAT5E, COAX and Singlemode/Multimode FiberconnectivityLayer 2 switched infrastructureDirect connection to third party data centers and cloud nodesBest of both worlds networkCarrier diversityConnectivity to ecosystem partnersDiverse fiber routes into data centerDedicated Tier 1 IP backbone connectivityFull complement of port interface speedsComprehensive SLA for 100% network availabilityAccess to intelligent IP and IP MPLS networksSERVICE and OPERATIONSOperational certifications, such as M&OOn-site 24/7 support provided by operations and facilities personnelColocation facility follows two man operations proceduresRemote hands services and technical support for immediate attentionand early resolution of potential issuesBest of breed documentation and compliance such as: Drawings, OEMManuals and Operating ProceduresOnsite support to run maintenance and upgrades on your behalfBest practices driven operational procedures 2015 CenturyLink. All Rights Reserved. The CenturyLink mark, pathways logo and certain CenturyLink product namesare the property of CenturyLink. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Services not available everywhere.Business customers only. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice.4
CenturyLink Business24/7 Gold SupportPMP and ITIL certified engineering staffCertifications for data center staff availableDocumented and followed continued education procedure and policyPARTNERSHIP COMMENTS COMMENTS COMMENTSCommercial terms that suit your business planAbility to flex spend across data center servicesAdvanced services and project management options are available and canbe utilized as required100% uptime availability SLAHumidity and Temperature SLAs to meet ASHRAE standardsDATA CENTER ACCESS TO:Full suite of networking solutionsManaged storage solutionsManaged hosting solutionsOption to migrate applications to cloud environmentManaged applications supportECOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITYCommitment to Increased energy efficienciesLEED Gold Certification 2015 CenturyLink. All Rights Reserved. The CenturyLink mark, pathways logo and certain CenturyLink product namesare the property of CenturyLink. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Services not available everywhere.Business customers only. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice.5
CenturyLink BusinessGlobal cultural focus on civic dutyModern, energy efficient data center design, construction, updates andoperationsSupport high density solutionsAccurate use of blanking plates and cabling allow optimal airflowEquipment layout optimizes hot and cold aisle configurationsSTABILITY COMMENTSExperienced mature provider with a proven track record of excellenceThird party validations such as: Gartner Magic Quadrants for IaaS,Managed Hosting & European Managed HostingFinancially secure and long term viability 2015 CenturyLink. All Rights Reserved. The CenturyLink mark, pathways logo and certain CenturyLink product namesare the property of CenturyLink. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Services not available everywhere.Business customers only. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice.6
Data Center Checklist The use of colocation and services has continued to increase, rapidly becoming the solution of choice for organizations requiring an efficient, secure, cost-effective way to manage the IT infrastructure. Not all data centers are created equal. You need to know what to look for. First and foremost, colocation service andFile Size: 390KBPage Count: 6
