Metropolitan Community College - Data Center Operations
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11/25/2020 3:00:00 PM

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Data Center Operations

WHAT IS DATA CENTER OPERATIONS?

Data centers are a critical part of today’s data processing world. This degree familiarizes students with the physical components, design, management, support, and operations of a data center. Students learn about the data center infrastructure, create a server environment to meet specific needs, and daily operations of data center activities.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

  • Data Center Operations (ITDC1) - This degree familiarizes students with the physical components, design, management, support, and operations of a data center. Students learn about the data center infrastructure, create a server environment to meet specific needs and learn the daily operations of data center activities.

CAREER CERTIFICATE

  • Data Center Technician (ITCCO) - This certificate of achievement provides students with an introduction to data center operations. Students learn how to assist in monitoring and implementing data center projects.
 

CAREER PATHS AND SALARY EXPECTATIONS

Data Center Technician Data Center ManagerData Center Engineer System AdministratorData Entry Keyers Computer OperatorsData Center Logistics Analyst Data Center Infrastructure Specialist
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN IN THIS PROGRAM?
Network SecurityInformation SecurityComputer Networking LinuxData Center OperationsVirtualization Technologies Monitoring Storage ManagementNetwork InfrastructureBoundary Protection Data Center ManagementXML
PROGRAM COURSES & CURRICULUM PLAN

Program Courses

Graduation Requirements
General Education: 22.5
Major Requirements: 13.5
Option Requirements: 58.5
Total credit hours required: 94.5

Major Requirements for Information Technology

  • INFO 1000 - Workplace Skills for It Professionals 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 1002 - Introduction to Information Technology 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 2805 - Network and Information Security Basics 4.5 Credits

Option Requirements for Information Technology - Data Center Operations

  • INFO 1009 - Introduction to Cloud Computing 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 1023 - Networking Essentials 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 1111 - Linux Operating Systems I 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 1121 - Linux Operating Systems II 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 1401 - Introduction to Data Center Operations 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 1421 - Virtualization Technologies Monitoring 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 1433 - DC Operations and Management 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 2023 - Networking Essentials II 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 2135 - Network Infrastructure 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 2142 - Windows Active Directory 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 2145 - Windows Server Administration 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 2806 - Network Attacks, Intrusions, and Penetration Testing 4.5 Credits
  • INFO 2808 - Boundary Protection 4.5 Credits

Credit Classes and Registration

PROGRAM FACULTY
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Lian Ti
Email: lti@mccneb.edu
Phone: 531-622-3828


INFO Programs:
Data Center, Networking, Server Administration