Professional Data Center Infrastructure

Introduction

The Professional Data Center Infrastructure course provides comprehensive training on the design, implementation, and management of data center infrastructure. In this course, participants will gain a deep understanding of the key components and best practices for building a reliable, scalable, and efficient data center.

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, networking, and storage.
• Learn best practices for designing data centers that meet business requirements for availability, performance, and scalability.
• Gain knowledge of the latest technologies and trends in data center infrastructure, such as virtualization, cloud computing, and software-defined networking.
• Acquire skills in implementing and managing data center infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, network devices, and environmental controls.
• Develop an understanding of data center monitoring, maintenance, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure continuous operations and minimize downtime.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Data Center Infrastructure

• Overview of data center infrastructure components.
• Importance of data center design and planning.
• Power and cooling requirements in data centers.
• Networking infrastructure for data centers.
• Storage systems and architectures.

Day 2: Data Center Design and Implementation

• Design principles for high availability and scalability.
• Rack and cabinet layout and organization.
• Cabling and connectivity considerations.
• Network design for data centers.
• Storage design and implementation.

Day 3: Data Center Technologies and Trends

• Virtualization in data centers.
• Cloud computing and its impact on data center infrastructure.
• Software-defined networking (SDN).
• Converged and hyper-converged infrastructure solutions.
• Green data center initiatives and energy efficiency.

Day 4:  Data Center Operations and Management

• Data center monitoring and management tools.
• Capacity planning and resource optimization.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting best practices.
• Data center security and access controls.
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Day 5: Emerging Technologies and Future Trends

• Edge computing and its impact on data centers.
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in data center operations.
• Data center automation and orchestration.
• Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
• Data center sustainability and environmental considerations.