Data Centre Management training equips professionals with the methodologies to ensure the efficient, secure, and reliable operation of data centers. This course focuses on analyzing infrastructure requirements, implementing best practices for maintenance and security, and understanding the impact of effective management on business continuity and performance. Participants will learn to conduct capacity planning, implement energy efficiency strategies, and understand the intricacies of disaster recovery and incident response. By mastering data centre management, professionals can enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and contribute to the creation of a resilient and secure data infrastructure.

The complex nature of modern data centers necessitates a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure management, security protocols, and operational best practices. This course delves into the nuances of power and cooling systems, network architecture, and virtualization technologies, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored data centre management strategies. By integrating technical expertise with strategic planning, this program enables individuals to lead initiatives that ensure optimal data centre performance and support business objectives.

Target Audience:

• Data centre managers
• IT professionals
• Network administrators
• System administrators
• Facility managers
• Security officers
• Operations managers
• Individuals interested in data centre management
• IT consultants
• Project managers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of effective data centre management.
• Implement techniques for conducting capacity planning and infrastructure assessments.
• Understand the role of power and cooling systems in data centre operations.
• Implement techniques for implementing energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
• Understand the principles of network architecture and connectivity in data centres.
• Implement techniques for managing virtualization and cloud computing environments.
• Understand the role of data centre security and compliance.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to data centre operations.
• Implement techniques for conducting audits and evaluations of data centre performance.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of managing data centres in diverse environments.
• Understand the role of employee training and development in data centre operations.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in data centre management practices.

Duration:           5 Days

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Data Centre Management

• Principles and importance of effective data centre management.
• Understanding the relationship between data centres and business operations.
• Benefits of optimized data centre performance.
• Historical context and evolution of data centre management.

Module 2: Capacity Planning and Infrastructure Assessments

• Techniques for conducting capacity planning and infrastructure assessments.
• Implementing resource forecasting and utilization analysis.
• Utilizing assessment tools and methodologies.
• Managing capacity planning.

Module 3: Power and Cooling Systems

• Role of power and cooling systems in data centre operations.
• Understanding power distribution units (PDUs) and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Implementing cooling strategies and environmental controls.
• Managing power and cooling systems.

Module 4: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

• Techniques for implementing energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
• Implementing power usage effectiveness (PUE) optimization.
• Utilizing green data centre technologies.
• Managing energy efficiency.

Module 5: Network Architecture and Connectivity

• Principles of network architecture and connectivity in data centres.
• Understanding network topologies and protocols.
• Implementing network security and segmentation.
• Managing network architecture.

Module 6: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

• Techniques for managing virtualization and cloud computing environments.
• Implementing virtual machine management and orchestration.
• Utilizing cloud services and hybrid infrastructure.
• Managing virtualization and cloud.

Module 7: Data Centre Security and Compliance

• Role of data centre security and compliance.
• Understanding physical security and access controls.
• Implementing cybersecurity measures and data protection.
• Managing security and compliance.

Module 8: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Techniques for developing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Implementing backup and recovery strategies.
• Utilizing disaster recovery testing and simulation.
• Managing disaster recovery.

Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Legal and regulatory requirements related to data centre operations.
• Understanding data privacy and compliance standards.
• Implementing regulatory reporting and documentation.
• Managing legal compliance.

Module 10: Audits and Evaluations

• Techniques for conducting audits and evaluations of data centre performance.
• Implementing performance metrics and reporting.
• Utilizing audit tools and methodologies.
• Managing audits and evaluations.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement.

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request.

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Booking

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