Certified
Mission Critical Operator (CMCO)

Data Center Technicians perform various functions to keep data center operations at optimum performance.  Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Working knowledge of cabling systems
• Installation of patch panels
• Troubleshooting repairs and performing equipment maintenance
• Maintaining detailed documentation of the data center.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineers typically perform functions related to design, development, and maintenance.  Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Performing mechanical and electrical repairs
• Maintenance and troubleshooting repairs of mechanical and electrical systems
• Design and maintain emergency response systems
• Oversee disposal and storage of hazardous waste

Vendors who provide data center support services typically assist with server, storage, software and networking equipment needs.  Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Cabling
• Raised floor installation
• UPS backup installation and maintenance
• Generator installation and maintenance

Data center Infrastructure Designers plan, manage and automate the physical and virtual computing infrastructure of a data center.  Their tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Design, update, and implement data center layouts
• Install and de-install rack mountable computer equipment
• Track equipment via tracking software
• Maintain metrics of power and space utilization