DC Professional Development

This course will introduce the student to all of the main disciplines associated with a data center (see list below). The material focuses on the important design considerations and the key skills required in order to understand the design concepts applicable to each discipline and their interdependencies.

This course explores an organisation’s ‘Green’ strategy as it relates to the effective use of energy through the IT power chain: from software, to ICT systems and its support infrastructure (mechanical and electrical systems) within the data center. It will assist data center professionals in identifying and implementing measures to improve the energy efficiency of their existing infrastructure as well as the selection of future technologies and services.

This course explicitly deals with an organisation’s strategy as it relates to the effective use of energy by software, ICT systems and support infrastructure (mechanical and electrical systems) within the data center. It will impart an understanding of the use and cost of energy in data centers with an appreciation of the contributing factors, awareness of best practices at a high-level and strategies to control and manage energy efficiency in data centres. Those completing the course will also gain an understanding of what metering is required to comply with the CRC.