Managing and maintaining IT data center and IT colocation

Managing and maintaining IT data center and IT colocation is the capability of managing and maintaining IT systems and processes that support the physical infrastructure of IT operations. IT data center involves designing, deploying, and maintaining the physical infrastructure that supports IT operations, while IT colocation involves outsourcing the physical infrastructure to a third-party provider. This capability involves managing all aspects of IT data center and IT colocation, such as designing and deploying data center infrastructure, managing data center and colocation vendors, and monitoring data center and colocation performance to ensure optimal IT operations.

Beginner competence definition

At a beginner level, individuals can perform basic tasks such as understanding IT data center and colocation concepts and principles, deploying basic data center and colocation infrastructure, and managing basic data center and colocation vendors. They have a basic understanding of data center and colocation technologies and tools.

Intermediate competence definition

Intermediate-level individuals have a deeper understanding of IT data center and colocation. They can design and implement IT data center and colocation processes, such as deploying advanced data center and colocation infrastructure, managing advanced data center and colocation vendors, and integrating data center and colocation with IT systems and infrastructure. They are also able to manage and monitor data center and colocation performance, analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations for optimizing data center and colocation processes.

Advanced competence definition

Advanced-level individuals have an expert-level understanding of IT data center and colocation. They are able to design and implement large-scale IT data center and colocation processes and manage data center and colocation operations effectively. They can develop IT data center and colocation strategies, such as implementing advanced data center and colocation policies and controls, and align IT data center and colocation with business objectives. We have also found they have strong leadership and communication skills and can lead teams of IT professionals to achieve business objectives related to IT data center and colocation. They are knowledgeable about IT data center and colocation industry trends and are able to recommend new technologies and services that can improve business operations.