### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Articles [![What Is Data Center Design? How to Build and Best Practices](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Data%20center%20design.png "What Is Data Center Design? How to Build and Best Practices")](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-center-design) [ ### What Is Data Center Design? How to Build and Best Practices ](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-center-design) Did you know that a smartphone, a toothbrush, and a car all share a common design principle? [ ![Sudipto Paul](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sudipto Paul") SP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sudipto-paul) by Sudipto Paul [![What Is DCIM? How It Optimizes Data Center Operations](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM-FI108-Learn-Article-Images-%5BDCIM%5D_V1a.png "What Is DCIM? How It Optimizes Data Center Operations")](https://www.g2.com/articles/dcim) [ ### What Is DCIM? How It Optimizes Data Center Operations ](https://www.g2.com/articles/dcim) How important is data in an organization? [ ![Dibyani Das](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dibyani Das") DD ](https://learn.g2.com/author/dibyani-das) by Dibyani Das [![Developing Green Data Centers for a Sustainable Future](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/data%20centers.jpg "Developing Green Data Centers for a Sustainable Future")](https://www.g2.com/articles/green-data-centers-for-a-sustainable-future) [ ### Developing Green Data Centers for a Sustainable Future ](https://www.g2.com/articles/green-data-centers-for-a-sustainable-future) The explosive growth of data and the demand for public cloud offerings have contributed to several new large data centers being planned or constructed across the globe. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has coerced numerous companies to look for options to ensure business continuity, leading to data centers growing faster than ever.  [ ![Preethica Furtado](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Preethica Furtado") PF ](https://learn.g2.com/author/preethica-furtado) by Preethica Furtado ## Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Glossary Terms [![Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI850_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BData_Center_Infrastructure_Management%5D_V1a.png "Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-infrastructure-management-definition) [Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-infrastructure-management-definition) Organizations optimize data centers with data center infrastructure management (DCIM). Understand its benefits and challenges. by Alyssa Towns [![Data Center](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI693_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bdata_center%5D_V1b.png "Data Center")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-definition) [Data Center](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-definition) A data center provides an infrastructure for shared access to multiple applications and data. Dive into data center best practices that help secure data. by Sagar Joshi ## Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Discussions 0 Question on: OpManager Nexus [How do I upgrade ManageEngine OpManager?](/discussions/how-do-i-upgrade-manageengine-opmanager) How do I upgrade ManageEngine OpManager? To upgrade ManageEngine, firstly, there are some of the prerequisites that needs to be checked. I'm providing a link here for the same, https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/prerequisites-for-upgrade.html . After following the prerequisites, here's how you upgrade ManageEngine OpManager, https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/prerequisites-for-upgrade.html#stpes-to-upgrate-opmanager Answered: Zoho Corporation on March 27, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/how-do-i-upgrade-manageengine-opmanager/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: IBM Turbonomic [What happens if I do a free trial and then do not subscribe to ParkMyCloud?](/discussions/what-happens-if-i-do-a-free-trial-and-then-do-not-subscribe-to-parkmycloud) After the free trial ends, you have the option of continuing to use ParkMyCloud with either a paid or free subscription. If you use the free tier, you can continue to use ParkMyCloud for free for as long as you’d like. If a valid cloud provider credential is not maintained, or the account is not in good standing for 30 days, your account will be deleted. Contact us with any further questions. Answered: Katy Stalcup on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/what-happens-if-i-do-a-free-trial-and-then-do-not-subscribe-to-parkmycloud/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: IBM Turbonomic [How does ParkMyCloud handle Role-Based Access Controls?](/discussions/how-does-parkmycloud-handle-role-based-access-controls) ParkMyCloud has four user roles: Super Admins have full access; Team Leads can manage users and resources on their teams; Team Members can only manage resources on the teams to which they’ve been assigned; and Purchasers have access to billing/payment info. More information is available in our user guide. There is also a Team structure in ParkMyCloud. Resources can each be assigned to a single team. Users can be assigned to multiple teams for limited access. 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