Data Centres & Cloud
Compute, storage and resilience designed as one operating environment.
Plan and integrate data-centre environments, servers, storage, virtualisation, backup, monitoring and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Operational statusData Centres & Cloud Controlled design
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Scope6 areasEvidenceDefined
What this capability covers
A practical scope for the complete operating requirement.
Each area below forms part of this capability and is delivered within the agreed project scope.
Compute, storage and virtualisation
Backup and recovery architecture
Hybrid cloud integration
Monitoring and capacity management
Network, power and environmental integration
What we deliver
Outputs structured for implementation, acceptance and support.
The exact deliverables depend on project scope and are confirmed during discovery and design.
- Environment and workload assessment
- Architecture and capacity design
- Equipment and licensing schedule
- Build and migration plan
- Resilience and recovery tests
- As-built and operating documentation
Delivery approach
From assessment to operational handover.
- 01Assess workloadsAssess workloads and current environment
- 02Design compute,Design compute, storage, network and recovery layers
- 03Specify infrastructureSpecify infrastructure and dependencies
- 04Build andBuild and migrate in controlled stages
- 05Test performance,Test performance, backup and recovery
- 06Commission withCommission with monitoring and ownership
Integration points
This capability must work with the wider operating environment.
Integration, security, monitoring and support boundaries are defined rather than assumed.
- Networks and fibre
- Power and energy
- Security and access
- Digital systems and data platforms
Operational framework
Connected operating layers01Networks and fibrePrimary dependencyConnected
02Power and energyDefined interfaceConnected
03Security and accessDefined interfaceConnected
04Digital systems and data platformsDefined interfaceConnected
Relevant industries
Applied according to sector responsibilities and constraints.
The emphasis changes according to sector responsibilities, users, continuity needs and operating constraints.
Related capabilities
Capabilities commonly combined with this work.
01
Networks & Fibre
Design and implement enterprise networks, fibre-optic infrastructure, structured cabling, wireless connectivity and network monitoring.
Explore capability →02Telecom & Radio Infrastructure
Deliver telecom, radio, microwave, backhaul, tower and base-station infrastructure with integration and commissioning controls.
Explore capability →03Power & Energy Systems
Improve technology resilience with UPS, backup power, solar, batteries, hybrid energy, distribution and power monitoring solutions.
Explore capability →Start with the requirement
Discuss a data centres & cloud requirement.
Plan and integrate data-centre environments, servers, storage, virtualisation, backup, monitoring and hybrid cloud infrastructure.