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28 I ICT TODAY were reviewed. Content applicable to operations only moved, with the remainder rearranged and condensed for use within 002 design decisions. ANSI/BICSI 002 is a standard used worldwide, and its global reach continues to grow (Figure 4). NAVIGATING WITHIN THE FOG Professionals in and around the data center environment are often the best guides available. Data center content is easy to find as sunny market forecasts provide the perfect conditions for anyone to hypothesize based on recent news and events. For those less familiar with the data center field, finding a guide is not difficult since design and general knowledge can also be acquired. But while anyone can say they can provide design and consulting services for data centers, there are several elements one should look for so that the envisioned destination is achieved. While some elements seem obvious, such as how power, cooling, connectivity and IT equipment are interrelated within a data center, just the ability to understand requirements and enumerate different potential solutions before any actual design occurs can make a big and positive difference in a project. And knowledge should not be limited to just design, as the ability to keep a data center secure and operating in a practical manner after Day 1 is also desirable. Buying a replacement data center off the shelf, if it breaks, is not yet an option. Simply put, a data center can be described as a room with several servers, but the reality is that a data center is a complex facility with interdependencies on multiple disciplines, systems and equipment. As the complexity of a data center continues to increase, so does the project that enables its construction, thereby requiring more comprehensive guides. One such guide is BICSI's new Essentials of Data Center Projects (EDCP), 1st Edition (Figure 5). Since a design can only perform as well as the project implementation allows, the EDCP provides the underlying knowledge necessary for data centers large and small. The EDCP contains a holistic view of the overall data center project, from conceptualization, to planning, implementation, and project closeout. FIGURE 5: The EDCP is a valuable resource for professionals involved with the conceptualization, project planning or construction of data centers, and it is an excellent complement to ANSI/BICSI 002. FIGURE 4: Interesting facts about ANSI/BICSI 002 and its global reach. Frequently Given Answers for ANSI/BICSI 002 • An international standard found in over 105 countries across six continents • Over 4 out of every 10 are shipped outside the United States • More than 50 percent can be found within data centers, used by owners and operators • EIT 022012-59 มาตรฐานดาตาเซนเตอร สำ าหร ั บประเทศไทย, (Thailand Data Center Standard) incorporated ANSI/BICSI 002 into national requirements