2016 Data Center Inventory Instructions (FAQ)
Following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pertaining to the data center inventory. We will continue to update this list in response to questions from agencies.
Q-1. If my agency equipment is in the state data center are we required to fill out the Data Center Inventory.
Answer-1. “Yes” – Agencies who’s physical equipment is located in the state data center need only fill out column A-G in the data center inventory.
Column A = Agency Number
Column B = Agency Name
Column C = Do you have Production Level Business Apps/Services onsite in your Facility? (Y/N)
Column D = Do you have critical Business Apps/Services operating in a facility elsewhere? (Y/N)
Column E = Current Facility Building Name
Column F = Current Facility City
Column G = Current Facility County
Q-2. The data center definition is unclear, what can I keep in my facility.
Answer-2. Locally operated equipment rooms must only be used to support local office building operations, print rooms, file share, on-site client configurations, call centers and telecommunications closets. All other physical servers and related equipment must be housed in the state data center.
Q-3. How do you want me to respond when we have Apps/Services located in our onsite facility and a facility elsewhere?
Answer-3. Use a separate line for each location. When you answer Y/N to Apps/Services onsite in your facility you need to leave other facility (Column D) blank. When you answer Y/N to Apps/Services in facility elsewhere you need to leave onsite at your facility (column C) blank.
Q-4. I have production level business applications and services operating on virtual servers in the cloud, what response do I use for 2.8 (Identify trigger conditions to move out of your onsite facility)?
Answer-4. This inventory applies to physical servers and equipment that are agency owned or leased, not virtual servers hosted on cloud providers equipment.