Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager

Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager training course by Cambridge for Global Training. In this comprehensive programme, participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate data centre facilities. This course is designed to equip you with the expertise needed to ensure the smooth functioning and optimal performance of data centre infrastructure.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of data centre operations.
• Develop strategies for efficient power and cooling management within data centre environments.
• Implement best practices for monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of data centre facilities.
• Enhance knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management in data centre operations.
• Gain proficiency in resource allocation and capacity planning for data centre facilities.
• Learn to assess and improve energy efficiency in data centre operations.
• Acquire skills for effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders in the data centre environment.

Who Should Attend

• Data centre managers
• Facility managers
• IT professionals involved in data centre operations
• Engineers responsible for data centre infrastructure maintenance
• Anyone seeking to advance their career in data centre management

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Data Centre Operations

• Overview of data centre infrastructure
• Importance of efficient operations
• Key performance indicators for data centre facilities
• Regulatory requirements and compliance
• Introduction to risk management in data centres

Unit 2: Power and Cooling Management

• Principles of power distribution in data centres
• Cooling technologies and strategies
• Energy efficiency measures
• Capacity planning for power and cooling systems
• Troubleshooting common power and cooling issues

Unit 3: Monitoring and Maintenance

• Monitoring tools and techniques
• Preventive maintenance practices
• Reactive maintenance procedures
• Incident management and escalation
• Documentation and reporting in data centre operations

Unit 4: Resource Allocation and Capacity Planning

• Understanding resource requirements
• Capacity planning methodologies
• Scalability and flexibility considerations
• Budgeting and cost management
• Vendor management and procurement strategies

Unit 5: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

• Assessing energy usage in data centres
• Implementing energy-saving initiatives
• Renewable energy options
• Environmental impact assessment
• Continuous improvement in energy efficiency