INFO 1401 - Introduction to Data Center Operations

4.5 Credits

Students are introduced to all aspects of a data center and its physical infrastructure. Students learn data center design, support, management, and maintenance while working in a server environment. Topics include daily operations of a data center including concepts, infrastructure, operations, and management.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Describe what a Data Center consist of, it facilities and general design concepts.
Describe the primary criteria of Data Center design including scope of a Data Center project, budget, availability of locations, state and local building codes and regulations.
Discuss the basic design process, the key players, the method of designing for Data Center capacities, determining the structural layout and support systems, networking, redundancy, security, monitoring, and system health.
Describe how to design the layout of the Data Center, including the use of rack location units (RLUs), addressing how various server layouts and other equipment will affect the Data Center floor plan.
Describe the benefits and disadvantages of raised floor vs. overhead installations.
Describe and monitor the aspects of the Data Center’s power requirements and support, including how to access power needs, safety, redundancy, backup power quality, and the optional use of power distribution units.
Discuss the problems inherent in cooling a Data Center and how to remedy them, such as, humidification, temperature and RH monitoring, mechanical support systems, proper air flow, exchange, pressure and quality, and efficient placement of equipment.
Discuss the gamut of natural and man-made hazards including, fire, earthquake, flooding, and noise. Include human safety and avoiding unauthorized access.

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