Data centers like Google and Amazon have integrated robotics in their data environment. Amazon are using robotics to automate and control their warehouses. Tape archives seen at Google use robotic arms to locate and retrieve backup storage tapes. Will this technology replace data center administrators? No. However, it may force a gradual evolution within the data center world and a new learning pattern for the future engineer. A human will still need to enter in commands and provide some basic maintenance. Data center administrators will need to consider how to stay current and integrate their systems with incoming robotics platform.
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