Data Center Manager Interview Question:

Tell us what Are The Primary Types Of Dcim Software, And What Do They Do?

Submitted by: Muhammad

There are two main categories of data center management software tools: monitoring/automation software and planning/implementation software.

The first deals with monitoring and automation of the IT room and facility power, environmental control, and security. It acts upon user-set thresholds by alarming, logging, or even controlling physical devices, and does things like verifying the data center is functioning as designed, and automating activities that optimize availability and efficiency.

The second category of software focuses on planning and implementation, where IT managers can typically have the greatest impact on total cost of ownership (TCO). It ensures efficient deployment of new equipment, organizes planning in order to facilitate changes in the data center, tracks assets, and simulates the impact of all kinds of what-if” scenarios.
Submitted by: Muhammad