It’s not uncommon to delay updating your data center’s operating systems. After all, the process of upgrading your systems is not only time consuming but also expensive. When you have other projects on your mind that seem like they’re high-priority, it’s all too easy to put your data center’s legacy applications on the back-burner.

However, old operating systems and technologies can be a major risk for your data center. Let’s dig into why legacy applications have the potential to harm your company and how you can protect your data center’s operations once you finally upgrade your IT equipment.

Why is it important to upgrade old IT equipment?

Data centers that are over seven years old are considered out of date as per Green Computing standards. Despite this, the average life of a data center is approximately nine years after which point your IT equipment and physical infrastructure need a facelift.

The reason why it’s crucial to upgrade your legacy applications and old operating systems is because of the risks these systems create. Both legacy applications and operating systems have major security vulnerabilities because logging is typically inadequate. Cybercriminals may bust into your data center software and you might not even realize it.

Upgrading your IT equipment is critical to the security and safety of your company along with the customers your company supports. Of course, when the time comes for you to upgrade your old equipment, you need to make sure your infrastructure is also ready to be upgraded.

Make sure your infrastructure is up to the task

Data center services recommend that you make sure your physical infrastructure is capable of handling the power and cooling loads from modern devices when you upgrade your old IT equipment. After all, the current power density of a data center is up to 100-times more than that of a large commercial office building.

Without ensuring your physical infrastructure is capable of handling the power density and cooling loads of your new technology, you could risk facing a major disaster with your data center power distribution. Fortunately, LDP Associates’ data center services can help.

LDP Associates provides turnkey solutions for data centers like yours. We specialize in data center supplies, racks, power, and cooling to meet your needs so your data center can grow. To learn more about how our team can help you design and build critical infrastructure, contact LDP Associates today.