Implementation of IOT in Data Center Management: A Study

This report examines the implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in data center management. The study investigates the concept of IoT and its impact on data center performance, evaluating both positive and negative aspects. Using a primary data collection method with statistical analysis, the research employs a positivism philosophy and deductive approach. The findings highlight the benefits of IoT, such as improved management and efficiency, while also addressing privacy challenges. The conclusion emphasizes the need for data center managers to evaluate potential challenges to effectively incorporate the benefits of IoT and overcome privacy risks. The report covers data center management, IoT benefits and risks, and implementation strategies, including data security, traffic management, and storage solutions. It is a comprehensive analysis of how IoT can transform data centers and how to effectively manage them.

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ABSTRACT
Aim:
To implement Internet of things (IOT) in data centre management.
Summary:
The study discussed the concept of IOT and its role and impact on the performance and
management of data centre. It evaluates both positive and negative aspect of IOT for this
purpose.
Research method:
In this study primary data collection methods are used. To evaluate the findings statistical
analysis has been used in the study. This quantitative study uses positivism philosophy of
research and random sampling for the data collection. The research uses deductive approach.
Findings:
It has been analysed from the study that IOT has been very beneficial for the data centres
as it makes management process very convenient with increased efficiencies. However, the
privacy challenges need to be addressed.
Conclusion:
It can be concluded that in order to effectively incorporate benefits of IOT in business
data centre managers must evaluate the possible challenges of IOT so that such privacy risk can
be overcome.
Keywords:
In this study following keywords are used for the study purpose:
Data centre, Internet of things. Challenges and impact of IOT on data centre

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
1.1 Study background .................................................................................................................1
1.2 Aim .......................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Research objectives ...............................................................................................................2
1.4 Research questions ................................................................................................................2
1.5 Rationale ...............................................................................................................................3
1.6 Research scope.......................................................................................................................4
1.7 Project target audience...........................................................................................................5
1.8 Research report outline .........................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................................................6
2.1 Data centre management and their significance ...................................................................6
2.2 Internet of things (IOT) and associated benefits or challenges..............................................7
2.3 Implementing IOT on data centre........................................................................................10
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH-METHODOLOGY ..........................................................................12
CHAPTER 4- DATA ANALYSIS................................................................................................18
Descriptive statistics..................................................................................................................18
Frequency Table.........................................................................................................................18
Bar Chart....................................................................................................................................21
Hypothesis..................................................................................................................................28
Discussion..................................................................................................................................30
CHAPTER 5- CONCLUSION......................................................................................................34
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................38

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Title: “Implementation of Internet of things (IOT) in data centre management”
1.1 Study background
Data centre is defined as the interconnected network of computer servers which is used
for storing, processing and managing organisational data. Data centre management (DCM) refers
to the management process within a data centre so that IT and other related technical issues can
be resolved. To overcome the functional errors and barriers DCM operations manages and
regulate the server and computers functions, amount of data flow, applications and the security
considerations of the data (Ben-Daya, Hassini and Bahroun, 2017). Along with the management
of data set DCM also upgrade the systems and software and conducts the backup processes,
technical assistance and emergency planning for the protection and accurate data handling.
However, DCM suffers from several difficulties and performance issues (Aazam and Huh,
2015). For instance, since these systems consist of various operating systems and equipment data
centre managers are required to maintain multiple number of vendors, contractors, upgrade
processes and licenses.
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Illustration 1: Internet of things

(Source: 7 Ways To Secure The Internet of Things (IoT) In Your Enterprise, 2018)
The data security breaches have been one of the major concern for the organisations and
the service providers. DCM are very crucial in data protection and elimination of the data
security breaches. IOT is known as the interrelated system connecting various computing
devices, people and digital machines so that data can be easily exchanged over the network. IOT
services use IP address for establishing internet connectivity and to allow communication
between internet related systems and devices.
With more and more organisations are providing services globally secure data
management and sharing has became an important part of the business process (Zeng and et.al.,
2017). One of the characteristic feature of IOT is that it does not require human interaction for
the exchange of data. Thus, the operational activities can be made more automated, quick and
secure. There are several advantages which makes IOT highly beneficial for the business and
consumer perspective. For instance, the IOT is very helpful in monitoring business process and
to enhance customers experience. It also enhances productivity and efficiency of the business
operations.
The integration of IOT with DCM reduces the human oversight in the management
process of data. It becomes beneficial and significant for the companies which are operating
globally. This integration allows the users of the organisation to access the data from the remote
location as well. These applications can be employed in the variety of industries such as
telecommunication, health care, retail and information technology. Cost saving has been of the
primary advantage of the DCM with IOT (Wang and Ranjan, 2015). The use of internet
increases the automation in the processing so that manual handling can be reduced and business
can grow without any need of space allocation for the servers or operating system.
1.2 Aim
To implement Internet of things (IOT) in data centre management.
1.3 Research objectives
 To understand the concept of data centre management.
 To evaluate the benefits and risks of IOT implementation.
 To apply and analyse the impact of IOT on data centre
1.4 Research questions
 What is the data centre management and IOT concept?
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 What are the benefits and risk of implementing IOT on data centre management?
 How to implement IOT?
1.5 Rationale
IOT enable individuals to connect various web enabled devices with each others so that
each and every device or physical object can communicate or interact with each other. It has
been analysed that the IOT has significantly affected the data centres. With the increasing data
there is need to analyse and determine the storage space which can store huge data volumes. As a
result, there is need of developing new data centres or the improvements in existing storage
capacity (Pflaum and Gölzer, 2018). Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the data centre
implementation through IOT. The large amount of data flow is supported by the architecture of
data centres. However, for the effective management it is effective and important to reverse this
trend by using IOT.
When data centres are designed with the IOT then, its inbound data bandwidth is
naturally increased and huge data is also transmitted easily in the form of small data packets.
Another reason for choosing this subject is the concept of the latest information security threats.
As the number of users are increasing and technology is getting advanced day by day
cyberattacks and other networking threats have become the prime concern for the service users
(Ben-Daya, Hassini and Bahroun, 2017). Thus, it is very essential to understand the possible
limitations and benefits of the IOT implementation so that data centre security can be enhanced.
In order to understand the methods to ensure high level of security in data transmission
and storage it is vital to have detailed understanding of the IOT concept and their impact on the
data centre. The IOT also has its impact on controlling the data traffic. For instance, at present
most of the service users and providers prefers single location data centre. It enhances cost
efficiency (Akhbar and et.al., 2016). However, with the rapid increase in the IOT data it will
become less feasible for the data centres to share or store all data at a single centralised
destination. Thus, for resolving this aspect localised centres will be required so that traffic load
can be understood and managed. To understand these considerations this study is executed so
that an in-depth understanding can be gained regarding impact and changes introduced by the
IOT.
Another critical challenge identified with the increasing role of IOT in business and
routine activities is that since volume of IOT data is too large it cannot be stored completely.
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Thus, the study will help data centre providers and service users to understand and evaluate the
efficient ways which can perform the real time based sorting of data for the identification of and
processing of valuable data. Thus, the use of IOT may lower the processing power and network
bandwidth used by the data centres. Hence, it is essential to analyse this reduction in the cost and
performance efficiency and how data centres owners can overcome this challenge. The study will
prove to be an effective measure to address the cost and efficiency related challenges imposed by
the IOT along with the huge benefits of data storage and management. The research will help
readers and other researchers to understand the existing challenges and benefits of IOT in data
centres. Thus, they will be able to develop better insight and understanding of the data centre
management and data security.
1.6 Research scope
The IOT has introduced sea changes in the data processing methods. The study analyses
the various pathways which can influence the security and traffic of data centre by IOT devices.
It will also evaluate the major issues such as operational efficiency, data security and
connectivity. The data is provided to data centres by various IOT devices and the implementation
of IOT within data centres must be managed so that the quality issues can be overcome
(Jayaraman and et.al., 2017). The report also describes the connection between remote data
assets and how these assets link the data centre management.
The study is not limited to only assessing the benefits and impact IOT but also
demonstrate the improved capabilities of the data processing and management centres by
emphasising on functionality, status and location. Due to huge benefits of the IOT systems their
participation in the business and analysis process has been growing continuously and rapidly.
However, in the view of these huge benefits one cannot neglect the challenge of processing huge
IOT data in real time. This study can highlight and resolve this issues by explaining the
interaction between IOT and data centres. The ignorance to the impact on data centres can put
the business security and efficiency at risk (Jaiswal and Gupta, 2017). The study outcomes can
be used by the data centre operators for deploying the future prediction based capacity
management in the business areas which are in alignment with the IOT based applications.
A poorly security based IOT will lead to the data centre operations in trouble thus it is
safe to analyse the possible implications of the IOT on data centres. The usual techniques of the
data encryption used by the data centre manager may not be sufficient for the bulk data of IOT.
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Hence, the study analysis can be applied to determine and evaluate the effectiveness of the
firewalls, segregating devices and multilayer defence techniques which can provide security to
the data. The study is also significant in explaining the communication of IOT devices so that the
cloud or the application based security can be managed.
The IOT has the ability to transform the functions of data centres, technology, consumer
interaction and business models using data services (Levy and Hallstrom, 2017). The remote
access services and transfer of data stream between the source and central management system
provides the effective way to process the business information.
1.7 Project target audience
The project may be subject of interest for the business organisations who desires to
improve the security and performance of their data centres. The researchers may also have
interest in this study as research outcomes can help them to draw more improved perceptions
regarding IOT implementation.
1.8 Research report outline
The chapter has been divided into several chapters. The first chapter will provide a short
introduction of the data centres and use of IOT. In the next chapter different literature sources are
used to understand the existing knowledge regarding topic. Chapter three discuss the research
methods such as data collection, approach, sampling and data analysis which are used for
executing the research. The chapter four will present the data analysis so that findings can be
interpreted. The last chapter of the study provides relevant conclusions and recommendations
obtained from the study.
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Data centre management and their significance
Data centres are server network which allows the data management at remote servers so
that huge organisational data can be securely managed and shared. According to Ben-Daya,
Hassini and Bahroun, (2017) data centre managers are responsible for managing technical
concerns such as server options, data transmission and quality management techniques for
processing the data. The main function of these management centres is to establish an integration
between information system and several other virtual, automated and proprietary systems so that
complete data synchronisation can be performed. In order to maintain the integrity, security and
reliability of the data various tools, IT policies and strategies are required. For keeping the data
processed and secure the DCM consist of both manual and automated processes.
In the same context Elhoseny and et.al., (2018) stated that DCM functions are ranging
from the infrastructure to management process. The business and organisational infrastructure
related functions such as installation and monitoring of the network resources, server up-
gradation are also performed by the data centre. For the business it is vital that organisational
resources are protected from unauthorised access and networking threats. Thus, DCM are very
crucial in assuring the safe execution of the business operations of the organisation.
The logical and physical both types of security to the data assets of the organisation or the
consumers is provided by the data centres. For the successful execution of the data centre process
DCM strategies also creates and enforces the suitable procedures and methods. However, as per
the view of Suciu and et.al., (2015) there are several limitations and performance barriers
experienced by the routine management of the data in the data centres. It is required by the data
centres that they must regularly monitor the changes so that change control processes can be
improved and processing infrastructure can be updated. With the increased growth and
expectations in the business it is expected that information technology department of the
organisation must also adopt enough flexibility so that the business continuity can be sustained.
Saha and Majumdar, (2017) stated that the significant business functions such as data
back up and compliance issues are resolved and performed by the DCM processes. The lack of
effective data centre may cause organisation to fail in threat management, service desk support
and timely schedule of IT maintenance. Thus, it is recommended that for providing the robust
physical layer security IT assets must be protected and managed.
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The lack of effective data centre management technique can make the infrastructure very
complex and hard to manage, and data loss can also occur. According to Jayaraman and et.al.,
(2017) data storage capacity has been one of the critical challenge with the increasing role of
IOT in data management. Thus, DCM techniques must be reviewed and improved regularly so
that service and data transmission quality can be improved. The use of cloud services in
integration with the IOT can enhance the functional efficiency and thus revenues can be
increased. However, several controversies and doubts are associated with the use of cloud based
IOT services. The security and multi tenant access facility is one of the major concern which
prevents organisation from understanding and evaluating the IOT in data centre management.
The multitenant is defined as the service access to multiple users so that they can use same server
or software simultaneously without any interference.
According to Sivarajah, (2017) in company it is very important to have data centre
management, as it helps to grow business more rather than before. Data centre management
organize and monitor essential information of business and also support to protect it for longer.
In other words, data centre is one of the facility that centralized company's equipment and IT
operations as well as stores and disseminates information or important data. Discussed by Kay
(2017) they are responsible for managing overall technology and technical problems within firm.
They are also responsible for securing company essential information and data which cannot be
reviled in front of other. Data centre management play vital role in protecting data and keep it
secure to prevent information security disruptions. As per view of Ekbia, (2015) data centre
management used IOT techniques for managing data and set of information that help to managed
each function and activities within business and it is quite beneficial for operational growth and
success. Within data centre management there are many workers work for company with same
purpose and wants to get better outcomes. By making plan and hire skilled and knowledge
people in data office management, management can be able to operate each of its functions
effectively.
2.2 Internet of things (IOT) and associated benefits or challenges
According to Cui, (2016) IOT refers to the interconnected network of buildings,
embedded systems, smart and physical devices, sensors and other network connecting equipment
for the purpose of data sharing and collection. Various technologies such as machine learning,
embedded system and sensors make it possible to exchange and share the data with the real
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world in the quick instances of time. As per the view of Christidis and Devetsikiotis, (2016) IOT
has several advantages which can be used by both consumers and business service providers.
One of the benefit of using this technology in Data center is that it creates huge
opportunities in growth and expansion of the business by making several products and services
automated. It has become possible for the organisations to sense and manage the real time data.
The use of automation process has brought significant benefit to manufacturing process. It also
enables organisations to monitor and control the operational productivity of the business. For
enhancing the customer experience IOT provides several digital solutions such as instant
delivery of the products, creation of more customized products and improved communication
with the service providers.
In order to improve the work productivity IOT based devices also helps employees and
service providers to make most appropriate decisions, regular communication and automation of
the regular business tasks. However contrary to this Wortmann and Flüchter, (2015) argued that
service users must also consider the challenges of IOT so that their business and profits does not
suffer from the time delay or the operational errors. The security and the threat of cyber attacks
has been one of the key challenge for the IOT implementation. Thus, it is required that Data
centers must employ necessary network security tools so that cyber threats can be avoided. The
IOT network also faces the compatibility issues.
Since the complex networks of IOT can make it very hard for the organisation to monitor
and tag the issues of importance. Though manufacturers create the system with highly technical
specifications but it there is high possibilities that system may face compatibility issues with the
growth and increasing work load from the business expansion. The internet connectivity is also
one of the concern for the service providers. The connectivity issues between communication
devices can be a greater challenge for the Data centre. It is also possible that the growing size of
the business network can cause difficulty in establishing connections between devices. The
design and development aspect of the IOT system also makes them complex for the use.
However, if these aspects are not taken into the account then it can create a drawback for
the organisation as it reduces operational efficiency. Pflaum and Gölzer, (2018) stated that the
privacy is always at risk vulnerabilities The over reliance of the data users on the technology can
put a serious threat from the future perspective. Since all the data of the users is managed by the
IOT system, any kind of damage to system can cause complete data loss to the Data centre.
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The IOT has following impact on the performance and functionality of data centres:
Positive impact-
Internet of things is known as IOT as it helps data centres to optimize its strategic
operations. It impacts on data centres both of negative and positive sides and also effect its
operations efficiency the most. According to de, (2018) IOT will change or transform data
centres as whole, it has potential transformation impact on data centres, its market, technology
providers, consumers, technologies and marketing models and sales. IOT contribute data centres
to find out the better solutions to every issues related to technology. Internet has also made
access to communication and information far easier or faster rather than searching library. The
main motive of internet of things is to make people able to communicate with other person or
organization. As discussed by Patel, (2016) IOT helps organization to generate real time
information that they can use and analyse to create organisational desired outcomes. Data centres
managed company data with the help of the latest technologies that support to organized each
activity perfectly, thus IOT considered as better way to secure data and current technology
required to implement in firm as soon as possible. Internet of things device secure data and help
data centres to store it in safe place where password security is available. According to Brown,
(2016). with the help of IOT company data office are able to find out better solution which
support to garb the customers attentions and also help to increase firm profit margin more than
before. Data centres can save image and important documents with the help of Cloud feature that
contribute to secure information.
Negative impact-
According to Poslad, (2015) data centres implement IOT device and system within their
management and work that impact on negative side as whole function and activity. They are
move towards Internet of things which required some changes in management that affect entire
work and performance of management. Sometime data loss and security relived changes get
higher with this technology that impact on business growth. Many organizations used IOT for
improving their management and operational efficiency and to managed data effectively. As per
the Bradlow, (2015) if data centres wants to implement IOT they need to change entire structure
of work according to it which consume a lot of time of management and need more investment
to accomplish procedure. More internet use brings many issues with advantages as they create
complex situation for management to managed it. If any network problems arise in IOT system,
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