WSJ Tech News Briefing · Friday, September 25, 2026
The core responsibility of data center employees is to ensure continuous operation, aiming for 99.999% uptime, as any disruption can impact America's internet. This involves meticulous checks for visible leaks, unusual smells, overheating servers, and ensuring stable electricity, alongside communication with clients.
“The goal is 99.999% of the time, because if you go down for a few seconds, then America's internet is imperiled.”
“For here I see you're go visible leaks, right? Um, I would also check to see if there's any smells or anything like that. Nope, looks good.”
“So they are trying to make sure that the servers are still running and that they're not overheating and that there are no cracks in the equipment and that the electricity is also set.”