Data center availability is one of the most important aspects when downtime can also quickly have a financial impact. In order to detect problems at an early stage and this avoid downtime, the term “predictive maintenance” becomes increasingly important

When talking about predictive maintenance, it is usually about improving and avoiding delays in data deployment. In the data center area, the focus is more on systems and devices such as:

• Generators
• Cables
• Batteries
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

These components are the physical basis of every data center in order to ensure trouble-free operation. The larger the data center, the more of these components there are, and also the more the need for regular maintenance increases.

Predictive Analysis

In order to make predictions about unknown future events, predictive analysis is needed. This is a business analytics and information management related discipline. Organizations use techniques and modeling to analyze current data and obtain case-based predictions and forecasts.

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance

Not only does predictive maintenance allow you to save time, energy and money, but it also offers other benefits including:

• Reduces unnecessary maintenance
• Increases equipment lifespan
• Reduces downtime
• Supports compliance
• Helps purchasing departments

PRTG and Predictive Maintenance

Paessler PRTG Enterprise Monitor supports your predictive maintenance program. Designing and implementing a predictive maintenance solution can be time consuming, labor intensive and costly. The monitoring experts at Paessler are there to help you find a tool that supports your predictive maintenance program.

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