Abstract: In today's fast-paced digital world, data centers are at the heart of modern businesses, processing huge amounts of information around the clock. As organizations transition from conventional on-site environments to cloud-based solutions, the focus is on enhancing system efficiency, security, and scalability. This paper explores the evolution of data centers and key challenges like virtualization, standardization, and the growing shift toward hybrid cloud models. One of the most difficult aspects of data center administration is keeping computers cool while remaining efficient. We describe a simple method for calculating the appropriate cooling capacity while taking into account the power of IT equipment, climatic conditions, and future growth requirements. In addition, we evaluate traditional and cloud data centers to assist organizations in making better IT decisions. We have applied a proposed methodology to identify total power consumption by using the total wattage of all IT equipment, including servers, storage devices, and networking equipment. By leveraging new technologies and making the most of their resources, companies can create a data management strategy that’s reliable, cost-effective, and ready for the future.
Keywords: Virtualization, Hybrid cloud, Cooling Capacity, Data center, Networking.
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DOI:
10.17148/IJARCCE.2025.14325
