Secure your expertise in the data center environment
Data Center – General Principles
A fundamental overview of the essential terminologies, trades, key concepts, standards, trends, and best practices in the data center.
Date:
10/19/2026 - 10/21/2026
Format:
Webinar
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Solid foundation for beginners and advanced professionals in the data center field
Prevent costly planning and operational errors through certified expert knowledge
The complexity of modern data centers is continuously increasing, while stricter regulatory requirements such as the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) and the F-Gas Regulation are approaching operators. Lack of knowledge of current standards and established best practices demonstrably leads to avoidable planning errors, inefficient operational concepts, and legal risks. Insufficient coordination between technical trades also causes avoidable failure risks and increased operational costs.
Systematic overview according to EN 50600 / ISO 22237
The European standard EN 50600 and the international ISO 22237 form the central regulatory framework for the planning, implementation, and operation of data centers. A deep understanding of these standards is the essential foundation for any activity in the data center field. Particularly important are the precise definitions of availability classes and redundancy concepts, which have a direct impact on the reliability and economic efficiency of your data center. Misinterpretations of these concepts can lead to costly over-investments or critical security gaps.
Structured knowledge transfer for your security:
Our three-day intensive seminar provides you with the required foundational knowledge for all relevant trades and systems in the data center. The scientifically based and field-tested qualification systematically covers all critical aspects - from electrical engineering to cooling to fire protection and cabling. Our experienced instructors from practice convey validated concepts and proven implementation strategies.
In a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge transfer and practical exercises, you will develop the necessary foundations for safe and efficient data center operations. The acquired knowledge is continuously tested and consolidated in interactive learning units, ensuring optimal knowledge transfer to your daily practice.
Seminar
This seminar is also part of the training path Data Center Specialist
Target audience
- Beginners in the data center field with 0-3 years of experience
- Operations managers for data centers from facility management and IT
- Technicians and engineers of technical building services
- Data center planners and project managers
- Career changers with responsibility for data centers
- Manufacturers and sales staff of data center infrastructure components
Certificate
At the end of the seminar, there is an examination. Upon passing this examination, participants receive an indefinitely valid certificate.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Active Experts Share Proven Knowledge
Our instructors are not just theorists but active experts who apply their expertise daily in ongoing data center projects. Many of them are directly involved in developing international standards such as EN 50600 and ISO/IEC 22237-X, ensuring you benefit from first-hand expert knowledge.
Jürgen Strate
DCE academy
Thomas Wawra
DCE academy
The assignment of speakers may vary depending on the date. However, we guarantee that your seminar will always be conducted by qualified experts with comprehensive practical experience.
Industry-Leading Training Since 2007
Recognized Expertise at the Highest Level
As an exclusive sponsor of the ISO/IEC 22237-X working group and an active member of the German Data Center Association, we guarantee you access to the latest industry developments – often months before they become generally available. This unique combination of standardization work, industry membership, and practical experience makes our seminars particularly valuable for your professional development and ensures you maintain a reliable knowledge advantage.
Information & Dates
Seize this unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about data centers and prepare yourself optimally for future challenges. Register now for the 'Data Center – General Principles' seminar and lay the foundation for your success in the data center industry!
Info
The training materials are provided electronically as a PDF.
For on-site training sessions, beverages, coffee, and lunch are included in the price.
Structured Knowledge Transfer
Systematic foundational knowledge for your secure success in data centers
Our methodically structured seminar program provides you with all necessary knowledge about critical aspects of modern data centers – from international standards to practical implementation of technical concepts.
Security through standards-compliant planning
Standards & Definitions
In the first part, you will develop a structured understanding of the data center standard EN 50600 and its international equivalent ISO 22237. You will learn the precise structure of this series of standards and gain confidence in the correct application of individual areas. Special attention is paid to the exact definition of the data center concept and the various data center types such as enterprise, colocation, edge, and cloud. This differentiation is crucial for the requirements-based design of your infrastructure.
The second part focuses on the regulatory framework for modern data centers. You will receive a systematic overview of essential legal requirements such as the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) and the EU Taxonomy with their specific requirements for data centers. Using concrete examples, it will be shown how you can implement these requirements in your data center in a legally compliant manner. Additionally, the most important international standards such as TIA 942 and BICSI are considered in comparison to EN 50600/ISO 22237.
Comprehensive standards knowledge overview:
- Systematic structure of EN 50600/ISO 22237
- Precise definition of data center types
- Legally compliant implementation of regulatory requirements
- Structured comparison of international standards
- Error-free application of standard requirements
Reliability through quality-assured concepts
Trades & Systems
The focus of the first part is on the central infrastructure systems of electrical engineering and cooling. You will systematically develop the necessary basic knowledge of all components of the electrical infrastructure from medium voltage supply through UPS systems to busbars and PDUs. In parallel, you will learn the principles of modern cooling concepts – from the basic principle of compression cooling through various system types to free cooling and energy-optimized air management. Special attention is paid to the correct understanding of physical relationships and their significance for energy-efficient operation.
The second part focuses on the complementary trades of fire protection, building services, and cabling. You will learn the three essential areas of fire protection – fire prevention, fire detection, and fire fighting – and their correct implementation in the data center. For cabling, the structured approaches according to EN 50600-2-4 are taught and various installation systems and principles are evaluated. The requirements for the data center building with aspects such as location factors, resistance classes, and building physics fundamentals complete the module.
Quality-assured system knowledge overview:
- Solid foundations of electrical infrastructure
- Energy-optimized cooling concepts
- Standards-compliant fire protection measures
- Structured cabling principles
- Requirements-based building planning
Operational reliability through validated concepts
Availability & Redundancy
In the first part, you will develop a deep understanding of the concept of availability and its significance for data center planning. You will learn about the availability classes VK1 to VK4 according to EN 50600 in detail and understand the specific requirements for various technical trades. The exact calculation of availability values and their correct interpretation is taught using practical examples. Special attention is paid to avoiding typical errors in availability consideration that can lead to incorrect planning assumptions.
The second part focuses on the practical implementation of various redundancy concepts such as N, N+1, and 2N. You will learn the fundamental difference between serial and parallel redundancy and understand the effects on overall availability. Using concrete system diagrams, various redundancy scenarios are visualized and their strengths and weaknesses systematically analyzed. The economic evaluation of different redundancy concepts with a focus on the balance between availability and investment costs completes the module.
Validated availability concepts overview:
- Scientifically based availability calculation
- Standards-compliant implementation of availability classes
- Error-minimized implementation of redundancy concepts
- Economically optimized system design
- Security-maximizing infrastructure planning
Efficiency through objective evaluation
Metrics & Management
In the first part, you will develop a solid understanding of the most important performance indicators for data centers according to EN 50600-4-x. You will learn the exact calculation and correct interpretation of metrics such as PUE, DCiE, CUE, WUE, and ERF. Special attention is paid to the precise methodology for data collection and typical pitfalls in metric determination. The standards-compliant documentation and reporting as a basis for regulatory evidence is also covered in detail.
Der zweite Teil fokussiert auf die Grundlagen des Data Center Managements mit einem Schwerpunkt auf DCIM-Systeme (Data Center Infrastructure Management). Sie lernen die Unterschiede zwischen BMS/BAS und DCIM-Lösungen kennen und verstehen deren spezifische Anwendungsbereiche. Die wichtigsten Funktionen moderner DCIM-Systeme wie Asset-Management, Energiemonitoring, Kapazitätsplanung und Berichtswesen werden systematisch vorgestellt. Abschließend erhalten Sie einen Überblick über die grundlegenden Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte im Rechenzentrum und deren zunehmende Bedeutung für den gesetzeskonformen Betrieb.
Objective management fundamentals overview:
- Normkonforme Definition und Berechnung von KPIs
- Fehlerfreie Datenerfassung und -analyse
- Systematisches Rechenzentrumsmanagement
- Anforderungsgerechte DCIM-Implementierung
- Zukunftssichere Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien
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Data Center – General Principles
€3,870
Price plus applicable VAT.
Date:
10/19/2026 - 10/21/2026
Format:
Webinar
Language:
Price:
€3,870
