Data Center Subjects, Equipment, and Spaces.
Learn the basics to enter the world of data centers, the fastest-growing sector in the design and construction industry. By the end, you will know the terminology and more about data centers than 90% of those in the industry. From Google to Microsoft, 5G to blockchain, selfies to self-driving, the internet is expected to become an even bigger part of our lives - and it's all supported by a growing legion of mammoth facilities known as data centers. Our digital footprint grows phenomenally every year and that data passes through, is stored, and processed by the contents of these largest energy-intensive buildings on the planet. This course is intended to give you a jump start into the world of data centers. We will cover the many standards, terminology, and acronyms used when talking and walking through these mission-critical facilities. In this course, we cover: - History, types, and sizes - what are the data centers you may see & walk into - Standards & goals - what are tiers of reliability, what is important to which type of owner - Components - the equipment & systems that support the data center - Terms and acronyms - most common descriptions, definitions, and practices - Security, safety & more - all of the other major considerations that go into data center
John is a specialist in energy and sustainable design for data centers and mission critical facilities. As a lead director for data center growth large and small, he has overseen developments from inception to completion to optimizing operation, ensuring project success while within budget and deadlines.
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