IT Infrastructure & Architecture
Q. Explain the architecture of a typical data center. What are its core components? Architecture of a Typical Data Center A data center is a facility that houses IT infrastructure such as servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and other components needed to support business operations. The architecture of a typical data center includes the following core components : 1. Compute Resources (Servers) Function : Run applications, process data, and support workloads. Types : Physical servers (bare metal), virtual machines, or containers. 2. Storage Systems Function : Store data reliably and allow quick access. Types : SAN (Storage Area Network) – High-speed network for block-level storage. NAS (Network Attached Storage) – Shared file-level storage. SSD/HDD arrays for performance and capacity needs. 3. Networking Infrastructure Function : Connect servers, storage, and external networks. Components : Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Load ...