Data center facilities are equipped with a range of technologies, including servers, storage devices, and networking (and network security) equipment, that work together to manage and distribute data across multiple devices and locations. These facilities are large spaces that house computer systems and related equipment for data storage, processing, and management.
Data centers are managed by teams of professionals who oversee the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure and equipment. These teams typically include specialists in different areas, such as server maintenance, data center networking, and security.
The physical infrastructure of a data center is the facility itself, including the building, power and cooling systems, and equipment such as servers as well as networking and storage devices. The virtual infrastructure includes software and systems for managing and controlling the data center's operations, such as virtualization software, automation tools, and management software.