5 Factors For Assessing Total Data Center Cost
DataCenter Knowledge, February 7th, 2023
We break down the main data center cost variables, where they affect total spending, and how they impact total cost of ownership.
How much does a data center cost? That's a simple question with a complex answer. A large number of variables - such as construction costs, IT infrastructure costs, energy costs and more - may impact the total cost of a data center, and not all cost variables apply in all situations.
Still, understanding the major cost variables of data centers is the first step in calculating data center total cost of ownership. This article provides guidance by breaking down the main data center cost categories and explaining how they affect total spending.