Abstract - Uptime Institute's Management and Operations (M&O) Stamp of Approval is a comprehensive program that supports an organization’s drive to continuously improve and mature data center operations. The program not only identifies risks and vulnerabilities but provides your organization with a roadmap to increase the effectiveness and impact of the operations program. Based upon the principles found in the globally recognized Tier Standard of Operational Sustainability, Uptime has completed over 1 000 operations assessments worldwide, helping organizations validate the critical facilities management and operational practices of their existing data center(s).