Capturing Data Intelligently
Adopting a new technology solution requires involvement from multiple levels within an organization. The coordination of an enterprise-wide implementation effort is challenging even without considering efforts to load accurate infrastructure information that will be the foundation for a new solution.

Developing an authenticated base requires automated processes that leverage multiple technologies. The combination of tools and processes that efficiently and accurately capture detailed, integrated information regarding the data center physical infrastructure and its components increases the validity of data and enables organizations to achieve a measurable ROI.

Data capture is steadily becoming more intelligent and flexible, helping organizations gain substantial productivity from the technology improvements. The goal of data capture is to gather and validate information prior to loading into an enterprise-wide solution.

Achieving Integrated Information with Aperture VISTA Data Capture Handheld
The Aperture VISTA solution provides the framework for managing the data center as a single, holistic entity based on accurate and integrated information. Aperture recognized the importance of creating a confirmed data foundation in VISTA and consequently is the first to implement a combination of tools and processes that efficiently and precisely capture detailed information about the data center physical infrastructure and its components.

Data captured is validated at the time of collection and prior to loading it into Aperture VISTA These automated processes catch nearly all data entry errors before information is entered into a central repository within VISTA, thus achieving a quicker time to production.

VISTA Data Capture provides the ability to add individual and rows of Racks and Floor-Mounted devices. Devices can be easily added within previously defined racks.

     
When capturing floor devices, VISTA Data Capture Handheld gathers all essential details by referencing an extensive device library. The position on the floor is validated against other devices to ensure that nothing else occupies the same space.

Using VISTA Data Capture Handheld, organizations are able to:

• Gather the information needed in less time
• Implement a predictable, manageable process to set and achieve milestones
• Receive just-in-time validation, visual feedback and other authentication to improve the accuracy of the data collected
• Modify capture options for processes to support the organization's unique goals
• Employ best practice methods to help eliminate errors or re-collection needed with other techniques