Google takes us inside their data centers, shows you where the internet lives (video)

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/10/google-datacenter-tech-05-1350479469.jpg Ever fancied a look inside one of Google’s cavernous server farms? Given the security issues, the company isn’t likely to just let anyone mooch around – but understands if you’re curious. That’s why it’s adding a special collection to its Street View data that lets you wander inside without a big trek to Iowa, Belgium or Finland. If you’d like to sample some of the delights, you can check out our gallery or head down past the break to get a video tour of the facility in Lenoir, NC.
Gallery: Inside Google’s Data Centers
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[Image Credit: Connie Zhou / Google]
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