The use of blade servers, virtualization technologies and increasing data is putting server strain on today’s data centers. Many IT pros find themselves faced with making costly new investments in additional power and cooling capacity to meet their organization’s needs. Yet instead of adding new resources, organizations can enhance the efficiency of their new and existing facilities instead, freeing up stranded energy and cooling that currently go to waste.

This resource examines the causes of today’s data center power and cooling crisis and outlines 5 steps businesses can take to remove inefficiencies from their power and cooling infrastructure.