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We receive numerous client inquiries from infrastructure and operations professionals who are considering building new data centers or leasing space from collocation providers. There are many architectural considerations when designing a new data center, but selecting the appropriate site is among the most critical. The right site can reduce the number of threats to your uptime and control the costs of real estate, power, and labor. This checklist is meant to help you understand the most important selection criteria to consider when evaluating potential data center sites.