Running a data center means that you will need to maintain equipment. The only question is if you want to maintain it in a programmed way or in a reactive way. There are many direct and indirect costs associated with a run to failure approach which are provided in this quick read. An approach for developing a comprehensive maintenance solution, which is more than just buying software, is also discussed.
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http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2014/07/09/maintenance-management-data-center/
