{"product_id":"data-center-primer-hardcover","title":"Data Center Primer - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Soh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is logically structured into 12 chapters, supplemented by practical appendices. It covers a wide array of topics essential for understanding the data center world: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundations (Chapters 1-2): \u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces the data center, its historical evolution, the critical infrastructure stack, and the complex ecosystem of stakeholders. This sets the stage for all subsequent topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Core (Chapters 3-7): \u003c\/strong\u003e Dives into the essential technical domains, including IT\/networking, design fundamentals, project management, power infrastructure, and cooling systems. The content is presented in a simplified manner, focusing on core concepts rather than overwhelming technical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational and Business Context (Chapters 8-11): \u003c\/strong\u003e Shifts focus to the practical realities of running a data center. This includes operations, key metrics, best practices for newcomers, the business model of service providers, and how external businesses engage with the data center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer and Human Element (Chapter 12 \u0026amp; Appendices): \u003c\/strong\u003e Provides guidance on career paths, learning journeys, and essential skills. The appendices offer unique, practical tools like a \"New Joiner Checklist\" and a \"Day in Their Shoes\" narrative, which bring the concepts to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eb. Strengths: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/strong\u003e The author makes a deliberate and successful effort to avoid buzzwords and technical jargon, making the book approachable for non-technical readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolistic Perspective: \u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many resources that focus on a single aspect (e.g., only engineering or only IT), this primer connects all the dots, showing how investment, design, construction, and operations are interconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Frameworks: \u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Infrastructure Stack\" and \"Value Chain\" models are excellent conceptual tools that help readers understand the layers of dependency and value creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-World Relevance: \u003c\/strong\u003e The content is current, referencing the impact of AI, hyperscale expansion, and regional trends in Southeast Asia (e.g., Johor, Malaysia).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActionable Guidance: \u003c\/strong\u003e The book is not just theoretical. It provides clear advice on how to use the information, with a \"General Knowledge Map\" guiding different types of readers to the most relevant chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556969074732,"sku":"9789819446551","price":42.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/mtOj6d-lQF9789819446551.webp?v=1793580689","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/data-center-primer-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}