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Cloud Data Centers and Cost Modeling
A Complete Guide To Planning, Designing and Building a Cloud Data Center
1st Edition - February 27, 2015
Authors: Caesar Wu, Rajkumar Buyya
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128014134
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eBook ISBN:9780128016886
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Cloud Data Centers and Cost Modeling establishes a framework for strategic decision-makers to facilitate the development of cloud data centers. Just as building a house requires a clear understanding of the blueprints, architecture, and costs of the project; building a cloud-based data center requires similar knowledge. The authors take a theoretical and practical approach, starting with the key questions to help uncover needs and clarify project scope. They then demonstrate probability tools to test and support decisions, and provide processes that resolve key issues. After laying a foundation of cloud concepts and definitions, the book addresses data center creation, infrastructure development, cost modeling, and simulations in decision-making, each part building on the previous. In this way the authors bridge technology, management, and infrastructure as a service, in one complete guide to data centers that facilitates educated decision making.
Explains how to balance cloud computing functionality with data center efficiency
Covers key requirements for power management, cooling, server planning, virtualization, and storage management
Describes advanced methods for modeling cloud computing cost including Real Option Theory and Monte Carlo Simulations
Blends theoretical and practical discussions with insights for developers, consultants, and analysts considering data center development
Systems analysts or operations professionals seeking guidance on the design and management of cloud data centers
Preface
Organisation of the Book
Acknowledgments
Part I: Cloud Computing Foundations and Business Requirements
Part I. Cloud Computing Foundations and Business Requirements
Chapter 1. Cloud Computing
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Cloud Computing at a Glance
1.3 Right Approach to Definition
1.4 A Brief History of Cloud Computing Definitions
1.5 Parallel Computing
1.6 Distributed Computing
1.7 Grid Computing
1.8 Utility Computing
1.9 Cloud Computing
1.10 Summary
1.11 Review Questions
Chapter 2. Business Needs
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Project Contents and Processes
2.3 Allocate the Right People for the Right Job
2.4 Business Analyst Role
2.5 Defining Business
2.6 Business Variables
2.7 Classification of Business Requirements
2.8 E2E Process of Business Problem Solving
2.9 Managing Expectations
2.10 Summary
2.11 Review Questions
Chapter 3. Identifying Business Problems: A Case Study
3.1 Case Information Briefing
3.2 Define the Problems
3.3 Requirements
3.4 Solution
3.5 Summary
3.6 Review Questions
Part II: Data Center Facilities and Cost
Part II. Data Center Facilities and Cost
Chapter 4. Data Center Facilities
4.1 Basic Understanding of a Data Center
4.2 Data Center Capacity Planning
4.3 Data Center Space
4.4 How to Estimate Cost of Space
4.5 Summary
4.6 Review Questions
Chapter 5. Data Center Power
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fundamentals of Power
5.3 Power Panel (Circuit Breaker)
5.4 Transfer Switches and Generators
5.5 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
5.6 How to Select UPS Topologies
5.7 UPS Batteries
5.8 Summary
5.9 Review Questions
Chapter 6. Power Distribution Unit and Cabling
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Rack Power Distribution Unit and Redundancy
6.3 Power Feed to 42RU Rack
6.4 Data Center Power Cabling Installation
6.5 Power Cable Layout Architectures
6.6 Data Center Power Calculation
6.7 Strategies for Power Saving
6.8 Summary
6.9 Review Questions
Chapter 7. Data Center Cooling
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Understanding Cooling, Comfort, and Precision Cooling
7.3 Temperature, Pressure, and Volume
7.4 Data Center Cooling Components
7.5 Data Center Cooling Control
7.6 Summary
7.7 Review Questions
Chapter 8. Effective Air Distribution in Data Centers
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Methods of Air Distribution
8.3 Guidelines for Air Distribution Methods
8.4 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis
8.5 Data Center Cooling Calculations
8.6 Managing and Optimizing Cooling Systems
8.7 Summary
8.8 Review Questions
Chapter 9. Cooling Strategy
9.1 Cooling Control for Wiring Closets
9.2 Room-Based Cooling
9.3 Row-Based Cooling
9.4 Rack-Based Cooling
9.5 Comparison of Room-, Row-, and Rack-Based Cooling
9.6 Rack Rear Door–Based Cooling Strategy
9.7 Raising the Data Center Temperature
9.8 Free Cooling Using Economizers
9.9 Summary
9.10 Review Questions
Chapter 10. Fire Suppression and On-Site Security
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Issues with Traditional Fire Suppression Systems
10.3 Fire Classification and Standards
10.4 Fire Suppression Solution Selection
10.5 Inert Gases, Halocarbons, and Aerosol
10.6 Fire Suppression System Cost for Data Centers
12.5 Pros and Cons for Different Storage Topologies
12.6 Traditional Storage vs. Cloud Storage
12.7 Major Storage Vendors and Market Trends
12.8 Summary
12.9 Review Questions
Chapter 13. Data Center Networks
13.1 Key Network Terms and Components
13.2 Data Center Network Terms and Jargon
13.3 Metrics of DCN Topology
13.4 Types of Network Topology
13.5 Characteristics of Cloud Data Center Network
13.6 Cloud DCN Summary
13.7 Review Questions
Part IV: Cloud Computing Cost Models and Framework
Part IV. Cloud Computing Cost Models and Framework
Chapter 14. Cost Modeling: Terms and Definitions
14.1 Concept of Cost Model
14.2 Purposes of Cost Modeling for Cloud Computing
14.3 Challenges of Cloud Cost Modeling
14.4 Summary
14.5 Review Questions
Chapter 15. Cost Model Categories
15.1 Review of Cost Models
15.2 Cloud Computing Issues, Impacts, the Right Questions for the Cost Model
15.3 Cost Models over the Last 50 Years
15.4 Common Financial Cost Models
15.5 Summary
15.6 Review Questions
Chapter 16. Chargeback
16.1 Introduction to Chargebacks
16.2 No IT Cost Allocation
16.3 Non-IT-Based Cost Allocation
16.4 IT Domain–Based Cost Allocation
16.5 Fee-Based Cost Allocation
16.6 Business-Based Cost Allocation
16.7 Summary
16.8 Review Questions
Part V: Cloud Strategy and Critical Decision Making
Part V. Cloud Strategy and Critical Decision Making
Chapter 17. Cost Model Calculation
17.1 Case Study
17.2 Calculation Steps and Results
17.3 Conclusion of Case Study
17.4 Summary
17.5 Review Questions
Chapter 18. Real Option Theory and Monte Carlo Simulation
18.1 Overview of Real Option Theory
18.2 History of Real Options
18.3 What are Real Options?
18.4 Possible Real Options
18.5 Real Options versus Financial Options
18.6 Real Options versus Traditional Approaches
18.7 What is Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS)?
18.8 Random Numbers and Brownian Motion
18.9 MCS and ROT Process
18.10 Summary of MCS and ROT Concepts
18.11 MCS Analysis Process Details
18.12 Real Option Theory Analysis Process Details
18.13 Real Option Theory Process Equations
18.14 Summary
18.15 Review Questions
Appendices
Appendix A Catalogue of Major IT Project Catastrophe
Appendix B An Example of BRD Template
Appendix C Global Data Center Map (100 Countries and 3236 Data Centers for Colocation in 2014 Based on datacentermap.com)
Appendix D Comparison of Different Cost Models
Appendix E Nineteen Free Cloud Storage Options (2013 Data)
Appendix F List of Different Cost Model Analysis
Appendix G Server Products Provided by Major Server Different Vendors
Appendix H TIA-942 Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard for Data Center Tier
References
Index
No. of pages: 848
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: February 27, 2015
Imprint: Morgan Kaufmann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128014134
eBook ISBN: 9780128016886
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Caesar Wu
Caesar Wu is a Senior Domain Specialist on Cloud Computing and Data Centers at Telstra, as well as a Principle Research Fellow, at The University of Melbourne, Australia. He has over 18 years’ of experience in ICT architecture, solution design, services delivery and operation management, IT data center lifecycle and transformation. For the past five years he has been responsible for cost modeling of all Telstra cloud computing projects, for both enterprise and government clients, and designed and managed eight data centers in Australia. In 2012, Wu supervised three University of Melbourne PhD students in cloud computing strategic investment decision making.
Affiliations and expertise
Principle Research Fellow, University of Melbourne, Australia, and Senior Domain Specialist, Telstra
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Rajkumar Buyya
Dr. Rajkumar Buyya is Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor and Director of the Cloud Computing and
Distributed Systems (CLOUDS) Laboratory at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He is also serving as the
founding CEO of Manjrasoft, a spin-off company of the University, commercializing its innovations in Cloud
Computing. He has authored over 650 publications and seven textbooks including Mastering Cloud Computing
from McGraw Hill, China Machine Press, and Morgan Kaufmann for Indian, Chinese and international markets
respectively. Dr. Buyya is one of the most highly-cited authors in Computer Sience and Software Engineering
worldwide. “A Scientometric Analysis of Cloud Computing Literature” by German scientists ranked Dr. Buyya
as the World's Top-Cited Author and the World's Most-Productive Author in Cloud Computing. He has been
recognized as a Web of Science “Highly Cited Researcher” for four consecutive years since 2016. Dr. Buyya
was recognized as Scopus Researcher of the Year 2017 with Excellence in Innovative Research Award from
Elsevier; "Lifetime Achievement Awards" from two Indian universities, and the “Best of the World,” in the
Computing Systems field, by The Australian 2019 Research Review. Software technologies for Grid, Cloud, and
Fog computing developed under Dr. Buyya's leadership have gained rapid acceptance and are in use at several
academic institutions and commercial enterprises in 40 countries around the world. Dr. Buyya has led the
establishment and development of key community activities, including serving as foundation Chair of the IEEE
Technical Committee on Scalable Computing and five IEEE/ACM conferences. These contributions and the
international research leadership of Dr. Buyya are recognized through the award of the “2009 IEEE Medal for
Excellence in Scalable Computing” from the IEEE Computer Society TCSC. Manjrasoft's Aneka Cloud
technology developed under his leadership has received the "Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award."
Dr. Buyya served as founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing. He is currently
serving as Editor-in-Chief of Software: Practice and Experience, a long-standing journal in the field, established
more than 50 years ago.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Melbourne
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