Course Description
Facilities managers play an important role in the day-to-day operation of data center facilities while also positioning them for future expansion and/or disposition. This informative course provides an in-depth review of the responsibilities that go into managing data centers, including continuous uptime, capacity reporting, cabling and infrastructure, HVAC and electrical maintenance, utility reliability and costs, asset management and financial budgeting, environmental and LEED stewardship, and reputational risk.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the initial development of the data center to its present-day status as a distinctly separate real estate asset category
- Recognize the importance of considering the data center as a distinct real estate category and the similarities and differences compared to other real estate categories
- Explore the future of the data center and its appeal to the future facilities & technology workforce
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