THE GLOBAL LEGACY HANDBOOK OF DATA CENTER ENGINEERING - HIGH-PERFORMANCE MODERN HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS: A Technical Guide to Data Center Planning, Design and Construction Strategies

The Global Legacy Handbook of Data Center Engineering is a comprehensive technical reference for the planning, engineering, design, and construction of modern hyperscale and enterprise data centers.Written for engineers, project directors, infrastructure developers, and mission-critical facility specialists, this book provides a complete end-to-end engineering framework covering:• hyperscale data center development• mission-critical infrastructure engineering• electrical and mechanical systems design• resilient facility architecture• power and cooling engineering• sustainability and energy optimization• high-availability construction strategies• project delivery for global cloud infrastructureThe book combines engineering theory, real-world construction strategies, and large-scale project delivery practices used in the development of hyperscale facilities operated by global technology companies.Readers will gain deep insights into:• the evolution of hyperscale data centers• design principles for Tier III and Tier IV facilities• mission-critical reliability engineering• hyperscale power infrastructure• advanced cooling technologies• modular and prefabricated data centers• AI-driven infrastructure design• global construction strategies for digital infrastructureWith 39 in-depth chapters spanning planning, engineering, architecture, and construction, this handbook serves as a definitive technical guide to building the digital backbone of the modern economy.Whether developing a hyperscale campus, engineering enterprise cloud infrastructure, or delivering mission-critical facilities at global scale, this book provides the engineering principles, design frameworks, and project delivery methodologies required to build the next generation of resilient data centers.Over the past two decades, data centers have evolved from modest enterprise server rooms into vast hyperscale campuses containing hundreds of megawatts of power infrastructure and millions of servers. These facilities now represent some of the most complex engineering projects in the world.Hyperscale facilities developed by global cloud providers now routinely exceed 100 MW of IT capacity, requiring complex electrical grids, advanced cooling systems, and large-scale infrastructure integration.This transformation has created an urgent need for engineers, architects, and project professionals who understand how to design and construct resilient, high-performance digital infrastructure.Who This Book Is ForThis handbook is intended for professionals involved in the planning, design, and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.Primary AudienceData Center EngineersElectrical EngineersMechanical EngineersMission Critical Infrastructure SpecialistsData Center ArchitectsCloud Infrastructure EngineersInfrastructure Design ConsultantsIndustry ProfessionalsProject DirectorsConstruction ManagersProject Controls EngineersInfrastructure DevelopersEngineering ConsultantsFacility ManagersTechnology SectorCloud Infrastructure ProfessionalsHyperscale Data Center DevelopersDigital Infrastructure InvestorsTelecommunications Infrastructure SpecialistsAcademic AudienceEngineering StudentsInfrastructure Engineering ResearchersGraduate Programs in Infrastructure and Construction Read more