Wednesday 13 August 2014

Best Data Center Certifications for 2014



With the emerging software defined data center technologies, many of today's data center certifications are requiring additional skills, including virtualization and cloud computing. Other trends affecting this space include big data, Internet of Things, network virtualization and more. Here are the best options for data center certifications for 2014.



Because of the significant trend toward virtualized data center networking and software-defined networks, the lines between data center and cloud certifications are blurring. Typically, data center networking skills require knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies, and supporting data in the cloud generally means managing information housed in a data center and making it available securely. Read: The Data Center of 2025: Dense and Energy Efficient
However, there are still plenty of organizations that offer data center specific certifications, which tend to focus mainly on traditional networking aspects, but as you dig into their details, you'll see virtualization and cloud management skills woven into those requirements.
This article explores the top five data center certifications for 2014 from CNet Training, Cisco, VMware, Schneider Electric and BICSI, then introduces you to a few worthy competitors that would belong in a more extended list.

1 comment:

  1. Very informative blog. Data center technologies improves data center efficiency and maximizes storage for your organization.

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