data center markup language (DCML)

Data Center Markup Language (DCML) is a description language based on XML with which data centers and their components can be described and managed.

The data center description language (DCML) can be used to describe data centers with their servers, workstations, peripherals, storage systems, operating systems and application programs, and to include other company-specific information for system management.

The description language allows organizations to determine the health of the data center and peripherals while incorporating policies, rules and standards for automatic management of the components.

DCML is a structured data format used to describe, copy and communicate the characteristics of the data center and its components. In addition, DCML provides comprehensive insight into system health and system development based on best practice solutions.