Chapter 4 – Information Technology

47080.3 Definitions

• For purposes of this policy, the following definitions are used.

  • Computer room: any space that houses computer operations. Such computer operations could utilize mainframes, servers, or any computer resource functioning as a server.

  • CRUISE: “Customer Requests: Upgraded Information Sharing Environment,” the online system used by agencies to request services from the Department of General Services (DGSDepartment of General Services) Real Estate Services Division.

  • Emergency: a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services.

  • Enhancement: a change that increases the capacity of a computer room physical plant, including electrical, cooling, and heat recovery capacities.

  • Expansion: an enlargement of a computer room which increases the floor space for additional servers and/or server racks. An expansion may or may not require an enhancement of the site’s electrical, cooling, or heat recovery capacities.

  • Information Technology (ITInformation Technology) activities: ITInformation Technology facility preparation, operation, and maintenance.

  • Modification: a change to a computer room structure and configuration that does not increase the floor space. A modification may or may not include an enhancement of the site’s electrical, cooling, or heat recovery capacities.

  • Site evaluation: evaluation of request for computer room construction at a particular site.

  • Third-party energy assessment: an energy assessment performed by an entity outside of the Department, such as a utility company or private vendor.