Many Server hosting providers in and around Michigan strive to ensure that their clients' equipment is kept safe not only from unauthorized access but also from disasters such as fire. This means that any Michigan Data center should have the right procedures that are not only well documented but also those that are effective in ensuring that the systems are run according to the safety procedures. These procedures and prevention should also be in line with those regulations, available in the local Authority.
One of the physical safety measures in any Server hosting facility includes the fire protection structures. These ensure that the facility and all the equipment therein are protected from fire and in case it happens, it ensures that the disaster is contained as soon as possible. These features include structures such as smoke and heat detection systems and alarm systems that will inform the staff at the facility, as well as those of the fire departments about the fire incident. Sprinkler system and availability of fire extinguishers will also serve
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This includes the installation of external and outdoor walls and surveillance cameras to track the movement of individuals in and out the facility. The use of door and cabinet locks is recommended. Other facilities have also used card access procedures to ensure that only those holding authorized cards can enter and exit the different rooms in the center. The cards are for the same doors and the facility has ensured that there is a main door, through which the personnel will use to get to the equipment room. In addition to this, the security of the IT equipment should be reinforced. This means that the server room and rack level security should be established to prevent instances of sabotage, accidents and mistakes that may be performed by staff when they are in the process of suing the