VIAVI Data Center Use Case Test Guide
Introduction: The Modern Data Center Landscape
Modern data centers are no longer just centralized compute hubs—they are the backbone of AI workloads, edge computing, and sustainability-driven digital infrastructure. Whether operated by a cloud service provider (CSP) or a multi-tenant/colocation data center (MTDC), data centers must meet increasingly stringent SLAs and performance metrics.
Testing is essential to ensure reliability, security, and efficiency across these evolving environments. Today’s data centers contain thousands of links, cables, optics, and interfaces, or simply put, countless potential failure points. With limited staff and rising complexity, where should testing begin? Below is a concise guide to key test scenarios for data center teams, organized into two categories: external and internal validation needs. Let’s start with external use cases.