Top Data Center Certifications for 2015
Due to software-defined data center technologies, many of today’s data center certifications require 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 2015.
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.
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 5 data center certifications for 2015, which are offered by CNet Training, Cisco, VMware, Schneider Electric and BICSI, then introduces you to a few worthy competitors that would belong in a more extended list.
