Server room

Is there any way you could give us an idea of the current layout of the room?

If I was building a server room from scratch, I'd go with low wattage, highest core or hyper-threading count, ATOM processors.

For virtualization, use Ubuntu as host OS + LXD + spin up Alpine containers (<7M size) + people can install whatever LAMP Stack code they require.

If your budget allows, use high density SSD drives for coolest operation.

Or, use 5400 RPM drives (way cooler than 7200 or 10K drives) if higher density disk space is required.

Refer to https://ark.intel.com/products/family/29035/Intel-Atom-Processor + use highest density chips available, when you build out your server room.

There are also now Dual CPU ATOM Motherboards available, so you can double CPU core density.

Having many slow + cool cores/threads running nets much higher throughput + longer MTBF rate, than a few high speed + hot cores.

unfortunetly this is a theorized assignment so i make it up as i go really. the only issue is that i'm only familiar with microsoft server OS, and i assume i'm going to have to write a document going through the server configuration (even though i'm not sure) so i'd like something familiar if that might be the case.  David? would you recommend buying the server in parts instead of buying a complete server to get a better customized cooling without adding an actual ac or is this with an ac as well?

What I would do is ask your instructor what the purpose of this server is. Is it for a corporation, a small business, an educational facility? It would also help you greatly if you knew the size of the server "closet". There are so many options out there for setup and management.

Yes i agree. We're having a runthrough of the assignment tomorrow, i'd just figure i'd try to get an advance here.
This is the assignment  at least. so you can get a bigger picture. it really isn't that  hard. i just have a hard time paying attention in class really.
it''s supposed to be an average sized business. this is based on Norway as far as i'm doing it so it's a bit irrelevant since we have 250 million people lesss in Norway.
The server room (server room) of the company is outdated and they have decided to change
out all the servers (servers). In addition, the company has room shortage if it is to increase the number
servants. The cooling in the server room will also be a problem with multiple servers. The company can
expand the waiting room physically, but this will cause major changes in the building and therefore become
very expensive.
Before your business acquires new equipment for the server room, your manager will make suggestions
how to resolve today's problems with space shortage and cooling. The solution should be
cost-effective and scalable so that corporate systems can easily be developed
future.

Google ESXi servers or VMware. That'll get you started in virtualizing your existing physical servers. Consolidate it all into a couple of servers. Remember proper backups.

Whether you buy manufactured servers or build them depends on your budget.

I've built + deployed many physical servers + my preference these days (as I'm more about fast paths to up + running) is to purchases pre built, 1U CPU devices, using Dual CPU motherboards + one single SSD drive.

Then for Disk Storage, purchase high density hot pluggable disk units, so these will be multi-U devices.

If you go this route, make sure the Disk I/O card is smart enough to only spin up a single disk at a time after a cold start.

This will dramatically reduce your power requirements, as spinning up a room full of disks after a power outage will take down power, if every single disk spins up simultaneously.

If each disk rack spins up on disk at a time, you're power requirements will be much lower.

For estimating cooling, you'll have to build up all your theoretical CPU rack devices + disk rack devices + come up with cooling requirements for each + airflow of room.

All this is very complex, if you've never done it before.

Likely you can search for something like Data Center or NOC design + find some guidelines.

Also, you can likely contact large provisioning companies + ask to interview their NOC Architect.

Provisioning companies differ from Hosting companies.

Provisioners, like OVH, actually provide physical infrastructure, where Hosting companies usually lease machines from Provisioners.

Thank you. I have configured a couple servers with vm-ware where i've configured dc/ad/gpo/dns/dhcp so i've scratched the surface. but barely.
Thanks for the tips and information guys. really helpful. i'll check them out. any tips on websites that has guidelines and toturials on how to set up servers as well as rich on information?

There's a good TechNet article with some general definitions and tips if you're doing Windows-based:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755183(v=ws.11).aspx

yes i'm currently working with windows based OS so that would be helpful. thank you

More guidance at https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/tutorials/vmware-p2v-migration

http://www.vminstall.com/vmware-p2v-checklist-for-servers/ has a checklist that will help in the project.