Data centers function as a seamless interplay between physical infrastructure, servers, software, networking equipment, monitoring tools, and people. Underlying all these high-profile assets is documentation, something not even considered as an asset.

Documentation spans a wide range—from drawings, equipment data sheets, and monitoring reports to procedures, training records, and vendor reports. When documents are outdated, inaccurate, hard to access, or missing altogether, they can disrupt the smooth operations of data centers, turning an essential asset into a costly liability.

Inadequate documentation is like throwing dirt instead of lubricant into the wheels of data center operations.

At Arayna, we recognize the immense value of documentation for both our clients and ourselves. For us, executing a data center monitoring project isn’t just about deploying sensors, routers, or gateways; it’s about delivering a complete solution—one that includes clear, accurate, and accessible documentation.

For example, we create a detailed “pre-visit” plan for each project, outlining crucial information our clients need: floor/suite/sensor layouts, equipment specifications, points of contact, schedules, and test procedures. After the project is complete, we generate a comprehensive “post-visit” report that captures all the work done.

In essence, we manage projects on two parallel tracks—physical implementation and documentation—both of which mirror each other. We do this because, at the end of the day, no one can navigate the complexity of a data center without solid documentation to guide them.

In fact, many of our clients have been so impressed with our documentation that they’ve approached us to develop their procedures and training materials as well.

At Arayna, we pride ourselves on producing high-quality documentation because we believe that information, when well-organized, is one of the most valuable assets a business can have.