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Data Center Fundamentals

Training course length is customizable based on your needs.

Course Overview

Bridges IT and facilities operations to support data center uptime; covers layout/design, management, hardware, testing/documentation, rack systems, cable management, and work practices.

Data Center Layout & Design

• Network design
• Peer-to-peer
• Client-server
• Cloud
• Components
• Uptime Institute tiers

Data Center Management

• Standards-based approach
• Power & heat
• Redundancy
• Cable installation

Hardware

• Twisted pair
• Performance categories
• Fiber optics
• Connectors
• Splicing

Testing & Documentation

• Parameters
• Maintaining documentation
• Wiremapping
• OTDR
• Labeling / definitions

Equipment & Rack Systems

• Selecting racks
• Load rating
• Lead times
• Install concerns

Cable Management & Work Practices

• Trays vs conduit
• Partitioning
• Vertical management
• Client standards
• MOPs
• Roles / communication

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