Data center careers, staffing and certifications

Many data center careers -- such as data center admin roles, data center facility worker roles and data center operator roles -- require certain certifications, trainings and understanding of a variety of standards. To optimize data center staffing, consider what data center staff need to know to work safely and efficiently in an IT environment.

August 08, 2022 08 Aug'22
CHIPS and Science Act boosts U.S. technology investment

Agencies including the National Science Foundation will receive a significant increase in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to research and develop new technologies.
September 17, 2015 17 Sep'15
HP Enterprise to cut up to 30,000 jobs ahead of split

A leaner, more nimble HP Enterprise will have as many as 30,000 fewer employees after the company splits in November.
September 14, 2015 14 Sep'15
IT jobs surge in upper Midwest, Rockies, led by Java

IT jobs are being filled at the highest rate away from some of the traditional technology hotspots -- including many Midwestern states.
February 09, 2005 09 Feb'05
HP CEO Fiorina resigns

Hewlett-Packard dumps CEO Carly Fiorina as it struggles with its storage and server strategy.

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Guide to Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification

The new accreditation takes a more focused approach with exams that require knowledge of deploying traditional infrastructure components and their Microsoft Azure equivalent. Continue Reading
Microsoft cloud certifications Windows admins should pursue

The surge in remote work means admins with skills with Microsoft's cloud technologies are in demand. You can prove your proficiency by acquiring these Microsoft certifications. Continue Reading
Top data center skills admins can use in 2020

The 2019 tech job sector saw consistent growth and job availability. In 2020, admins should develop expertise on cloud architectures, edge computing deployments and automation. Continue Reading

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Top data center software certifications for admins

Certifications prove an admin has a specific level of expertise. Assess the top training courses and certifications in software systems for data center admins. Continue Reading
Data center facility management team-building checklist

A good data center facilities team and strategy can ensure the rest of your company runs smoothly. Here are the steps you should take when putting that team together. Continue Reading
What does a data center facility manager do?

Data center facility managers are responsible for the data center at large -- from the outside of the building to the infrastructure it houses. Continue Reading

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Make the case for a technology refresh strategy

A good portion of IT budgets are spent maintaining aging hardware. Energy efficiency, failure rates and potential downtime costs are all ways to justify regular hardware updates. Continue Reading
IT support and service contracts ripe for savings

If you don't pay close attention to IT support, service and maintenance contracts, start now. Chances are your organization is paying more than it needs to. Continue Reading
Do you have the IT skillset for these five hot data center jobs?

With technologies such as cloud computing in the limelight, data center pros need to upgrade their skillsets to catch the latest wave of innovation. Continue Reading