The White Space: a Data Center Podcast

Ricardo Aguirre

"The White Space" is a podcast exploring Data Centers physical layers. It focuses on Enterprise/Private Data Centers, which most tech professionals encounter daily. The podcast aims to guide listeners in making informed decisions about infrastructure, such as UPS and AC systems, while also addressing the high demand for Data Center Facilities experts in the market.

  1. 07/24/2025

    18. Operating Systems in The White Space

    ¡Por supuesto! Aquí tienes la traducción al inglés (nivel B2) sin agregar nada: Greetings! 👋 In this episode, we explore some key points from today’s tech world, designed to give you a clear and concise view:• Revolution in Virtualization: See how changes at VMware (Broadcom acquisition, expensive subscription-only licenses) are pushing nearly 98% of companies to look for alternatives. There are strong and more affordable options like Proxmox VE, KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV. 🚀 The key issue is cost, which can increase by up to 300%.• The Silent Power of the Mainframe: The mainframe remains an essential force. Discover why it is the backbone of modern tech infrastructure, handling massive amounts of transactions for 67% of Fortune 500 companies and 90% of banks. It’s a leader in cybersecurity and offers the lowest operating cost per unit of work, integrating with cloud and AI. 🛡️• Operating Systems in the Cloud: Operating systems are the heart of cloud data centers. Learn why Linux is the most popular choice for its flexibility and security, and how Microsoft Azure offers scalable solutions.You’ll also understand how container-based platforms are gaining ground for their efficiency. ☁️• Server Statistics Mystery Solved: Finally, we uncover why server OS usage statistics vary so much.It’s simple: Linux dominates public web servers, while Windows Server rules internal enterprise applications (like Active Directory and MSSQL) that aren’t visible externally. 📊 ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Please support our sponsors: https://www.seresdc.com/ https://www.noxtel.mx/

    24 min
  2. 07/24/2025

    16. DCEP and Energy Efficiency

    🌐 Welcome to the fascinating world of data centers! In this digital age, these facilities are the brain of our connected economy, but their growing energy demand is a major concern. That’s why five key trends are emerging, revolutionizing how they operate, boosting efficiency and sustainability across the industry. ⚡ Get ready to see how data centers are adopting renewable energy sources like sun and wind to reduce their carbon footprint and save money. 💰 You will also discover innovative cooling solutions using liquids or natural air to be much more efficient. 🧠 In addition, artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming energy management, optimizing resource use and predicting problems before they happen. We’ll see how energy storage solutions, such as advanced batteries, ensure a constant supply and greater resilience. 📦 And we can’t forget the trend toward modular and edge data centers, smaller and decentralized units that improve performance and distribute energy load more efficiently. 💡 All these changes aim not only to reduce environmental impact but also to generate significant cost savings and improve reliability. To achieve this, there are Certified Data Center Energy Professionals (DCEP), trained experts who identify and apply these efficiency opportunities. Energy and sustainability are the future of data! ✨  ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Please support our sponsors: https://www.seresdc.com/ https://www.noxtel.mx/

    26 min
  3. 07/07/2025

    13. TIA 942 rules The White Space

    💻✨ TIA-942: The Key to Impeccable Data Centers ✨🏢In this conversation, we explore in depth the ANSI/TIA-942 standard, a crucial guide for the design and operation of high-performance data centers worldwide. It's not just about telecommunications, but the entire infrastructure!Discover why it's so important:• Robust Infrastructure: TIA-942 covers everything from architecture and physical security to electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications systems. It aims to create fail-proof data centers. 🛡️• Reliability Levels: It defines four classification levels (Rated 1 to 4), ranging from basic infrastructure to fault-tolerant systems with multiple active paths and concurrent maintenance. Forget about "Tier plus" or "minus" — there are only clear requirements! 📈• Clear Advantages: Following TIA-942 means greater reliability, energy efficiency, and data security. It also makes scalability, risk management, and regulatory compliance easier. A boost to customer trust! 👍• A True Standard: Unlike other guides, TIA-942 is an official standard developed by TIA and accredited by ANSI, giving it unique credibility and global reach. 🌐• Avoid Hidden Risks: Auditing and certifying your data center with TIA-942 allows you to identify and mitigate hidden risks, such as seismic failures or problems in cooling paths, ensuring your business continuity plan is truly effective. 📉• Economic Benefits: A certified data center can lead to lower operating costs, fewer unexpected expenses, and even possible insurance savings. 💰Experts emphasize the need to re-audit data centers every three years, as they are living environments that constantly change and evolve. Staying up to date is key! 🔄 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Pleasesupport our sponsors: https://www.seresdc.com/ https://www.noxtel.mx/

    26 min

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"The White Space" is a podcast exploring Data Centers physical layers. It focuses on Enterprise/Private Data Centers, which most tech professionals encounter daily. The podcast aims to guide listeners in making informed decisions about infrastructure, such as UPS and AC systems, while also addressing the high demand for Data Center Facilities experts in the market.