Why You Should Burn Down Your Datacenter

Explore the hidden challenges of datacenter management in this 28-minute USENIX LISA21 conference talk. Delve into the often-overlooked aspects of power, space, and cooling systems that underpin traditional resource management. Discover the complexities of integrating datacenter facilities with infrastructure management services, and learn about the unique industrial controls environments and their associated issues. Gain insights into optimizing these underlying resources and understand why pushing their limits can lead to frustration. Follow a thought-provoking journey through datacenter operations, control systems, data integration, security features, and equipment, ultimately revealing why some might humorously suggest "burning down the datacenter."