From Pet Systems to Cattle Farm — What Happened to the Data Center?

There’s something about craftsmanship. It’s personal, its artistry, and it can be incredibly effective in achieving its goals. On the other hand, mass-market production can be effective in other ways, through speed, efficiency, and cost savings.
The story of data centers is one of going from craftsmanship – where every individual machine is a pet project, maintained with great care – to mass