Datacenter Technology and Management Minor
Anyone interested in the data behind computers may want to consider minoring in datacenter technology and management. These physical locations store computing machines and the related hardware equipment, and the centers need technicians to maintain and protect the data. Dive into the best practices of datacenter technology and management with this minor.
Program Overview
The datacenter technology and management minor provides a basic insight on operational characteristics and requirements. You’ll learn about design and management technologies and methodologies, including reliability, network systems, and industrial design. If you choose to apply, the NSA will process clearances for their internship program, and there are additional internship opportunities with other commercial companies too.
Why Get a Minor in Datacenter Technology and Management?
With a varied discipline like datacenter technology, you have the opportunity to follow several paths depending on your personal interests. Plus, studying datacenter technology and management in addition to your major can set you up for success through career opportunities within the program.
Featured Courses
EF 463 Introduction to Datacenters
This course covers datacenter structure and design, requirements, performance, security, power & cooling, storage systems, networking, capacity/workload management, testing, and analysis.
IE 483 Introduction to Reliability Engineering
Students will learn about probabilistic failure models and parameter estimation, failure predictions, preventative maintenance, and more.
IE 484 Introduction to Maintainability Engineering
In this class, students will dive into the principles of maintenance and reliability engineering and maintenance management.
ECE 313 Probability and Random Variables
Learn about probability axioms, Bayes’ theorem, discrete and continuous random variables, and more.
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