Google takes us inside their data centers, shows you where the internet lives.

 

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.

Google owned and operated datacenters will lead the industry in environmental protection, pollution prevention, health, and safety. We will take a proactive approach in our activities and aim to continually improve datacenter environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance.

We will comply with applicable EHS legal requirements, and as appropriate for other EHS matters, we will implement voluntary standards or best management practices

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.

Or browse photo albums of the technology, people, and places that keep Google's products running

 
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