If you've ever been inside a server room or even just a computer lab that didn't use the proper techniques for structured cabling, then you know how much of a mess things can begin to look.
Cables that aren't structured properly are likely run all over the place and can really bring down the appearance of a server room or a computer lab.
Structured cabling is not only important for the look of the area but if it isn't done properly it can also become a safety hazard. For instance, if you have a plug strip that is plugged into another plug strip then you are committing an illegal act and putting the entire building at risk of burning down.
Making sure you use structured cabling is extremely important. To start, you will likely have to begin where the cables start. For labs, this is where the Ethernet connection begins and at the backs of the computers where everything plugs in. For servers, this is the back of the server box.
Tie wraps are going to become your best friend and for wiring cables in a hidden manor you can find long tray like boxes that mount to walls, floors and even tables to conceal your cables.