DMaaS explained
DMaaS stands for Data Center Management as a Service. DMaaS comprises of an integrated portfolio of both hardware and software solutions. It enables optimization of the IT layer by simplifying, monitoring, and servicing data center physical infrastructure from the edge to the enterprise. Utilizing cloud-based software, DMaaS promises real-time operational visibility, alarming and shortened resolution times without all of the costs associated with deploying an on-premise DCIM system.
Two transformational developments have enabled the development of DMaaS:
- The predominance of ‘internet connected’ IT physical infrastructure
- The ubiquitous availability of secure cloud services that enable data to be pooled and propel the new world of big data analysis.
What are the advantages of Data Center Management as a Service?
DMaaS is quick to deploy, low cost (starting at free) and requires no more than a software download plus a smartphone app for users to begin to get remote monitoring and real-time insights into the data center.
Whilst in the past, the cost and complexity of instrumenting a data center presented a barrier to DCIM deployments, DMaaS is able to utilize data from a range of sources such as ubiquitous temperature sensors for a fast track to value.
Our DMaaS solution learning grows by 1,000 devices a day
Currently around 1,000 new devices are being connected to the Schneider Electric Cloud each day. As more and more data centers are connected to DMaaS, more and more data from more diverse manufacturers’ equipment, is accumulated into a data lake. Whilst the data is tagged and anonymized for privacy reasons, analytics can be applied which can be turned into customized recommendations to improve data center performance. From a big data point of view, cloud-based remote monitoring brings advantages that point monitoring solutions can’t match.
With DMaaS listening to and learning from connected devices, the system is able to provide better management information to the data center manager. This enables maximized protection of critical equipment through smart alarming and remote troubleshooting. At the same time, smart insights are able help improve availability and efficiency.
And with data being accumulated across a range of operating and environmental conditions, DMaaS becomes more intelligent about maintenance requirements, as well as gathering insight into events surrounding any equipment failure. In any event, the cloud-based approach to data center maintenance and repair gives the facility manager choice. In addition, drawing on data from a wider pool also offers guidance about spares holding and so-on.
For more details, please visit our EcoStruxure IT site* to learn about the capabilities that can benefit your data center operations.
*September 25th update: StruxureOn was re-branded to EcoStruxure IT.
