How often should a data centre be audited?

A data centre should be audited at least once a year by an experienced auditor who can cover a range of systems and aspects within the facility including critical power, cooling, energy efficiency, data processing and storage. An annual review is important to ensure operating procedures are in line with objectives and best practice. If there is a data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) platform in place this can support the audit process with operational information and identify areas for the audit to concentrate on.