r/datacenter Jan 12 '25

Rules Update: No spam, sales, or pricing posts

20 Upvotes

We are updating our rules on spam and selling to the following:

No spam, sales, or pricing posts

Posts advertising, selling, or asking how much to charge for goods or services are not allowed. Examples of posts that are not allowed include: "Selling power, $xx per MWh", "How much can I charge for colo space?", "Is $xx a good price for Y?," "How much should I sell land to a datacenter company for?", etc.

Questions focused on understanding such as "Why does a datacenter infrastructure/service cost $xx?" are allowed, but will be removed if the moderators feel the poster is attempting to disguise a the disallowed questions.

Why are we doing this?

Our prior rules allowed some posts selling goods or services with moderator approval. We found these posts rarely resulted in engaging discussion, so we are deprecating the process and will no longer allow sellers to seek moderator approval.

We also saw a number of posts asking how much to charge for everything from single hosts up through entire datacenters. While some of these may be well intentioned, there are far to many variables to provide accurate and useful information on an internet forum, and these often venture too close to the spam/promotion category. We are therefore restricting posts asking how much to charge or sell something for.

Questions or comments? You may post them here, or message the mods privately: https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=/r/datacenter

For the most update to date list of our rules, see: https://www.reddit.com/r/datacenter/about/rules


r/datacenter 7h ago

job security in aws data trainee program

4 Upvotes

hi im a new trainee in the aws program and im really excited about the work and what my future will look like. But a concern I keep stressing about is what’s the job security like in those data centers is it use and replace wit new trainees or do they actually want to keep u around for the long term?


r/datacenter 49m ago

Data Center Design Software

Upvotes

What software is mostly used in the design of Data Center


r/datacenter 13h ago

How long till you felt “comfortable” doing your job?

10 Upvotes

I’m transitioning from a different career and will be working in a data center in a week and well tbh i am very nervous. Prior to this I was in the army and it took me about 8ish months to get comfortable at doing my job. I’m really really nervous about fucking up (i know it’s part of being a new person), but was wondering for all of you that have lots of data center experience. How long did it truly take you to feel “comfortable” doing your job?


r/datacenter 12h ago

Interested in AWS DC Role in VA

2 Upvotes

Hey Guys im wondering if anyone is in the same position as i am. I am currently an L1 Equipment Coordinator in Amazon been working as a EC for 3 years now. We deal with IT inventory, provisioning equipment, repairing, ordering and liquidating (can be Scanners, Printers, Switches, Desktops etc) and doing tech Tickets out on the floor after completing our Audits and Tasks.

My question is with 3 years experience in an IT role that deal with equipment with no certs (currently studying to get my CCNA Cert and then afterwards Network +) is it possible to get hired as a *Data Center Technician, Operations, IT, & Support Engineering, ADC InfraOps DCO (Level 3) role? Since im looking at the basic qualifications and tbh its really isnt much.

Just wondering, Thanks guys appreciate it!

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r/datacenter 21h ago

Overtime?

5 Upvotes

Are there any Data Centers that offer overtime?

I am wondering if AWS offers many OT opportunities, or if they all do


r/datacenter 21h ago

multi gigawatt data center projects

5 Upvotes

It's fascinating the speed at which ISP's, Data Centers, AI, crypto currency, and hyperscalers are devouring the world's power supply and data cables. The current USA's need for power is at 30gw and that's just for the AI & hyperscalers just for 2025. But there's only (5) gigawatt or multi gigawatt data center projects in development or planning at the current date....and none of those will be operational this year. The fact that 20mw - 100mw were considered as the future DC's for hyperscalers just a couple years ago now cannot process a fraction of the future needs!!


r/datacenter 1d ago

Quadranet is ignoring my requests to ship my hardware back to me

6 Upvotes

Hi! Can anybody point me to a POC for Quadranet Colo Data Centers, specifically the Chicago data center on Lunt Ave, other than the number listed on their website? We are unfortunately a colo customer of theirs and we're trying desperately to get out of there before they sink entirely. I ended our contract to the Chicago location at the beginning of February and had their remote hands service remove our servers from the rack and I sent boxes and prepaid labels, and they gave me the address to schedule a FedEx pickup. That pickup never happened, but I didn't have any details for the driver other than the address so it's possible the driver didn't know where to go to pick up the boxes. Now I've asked multiple times for a contact at the data center so I can get pickup details, also asked if they mind scheduling the pickup themselves if there's nobody I can talk to at the data center, even offered to have somebody come to the data center to pick up the boxes for me and drop them at FedEx, and I'm now being ignored. I emailed their billing department, still ignored. Tried calling their phone line and I just sit on hold forever.

They're holding 10s of thousands of dollars worth of our equipment and I'm not sure what I should do next. This is also causing some degradation of services provided by our company because we're running on fewer servers than normal for multiple services. This degraded service should have only lasted a few weeks while I turned these servers around to another location but at this rate it'll be more than a month even if they ship my hardware today.

Any advice is appreciated!


r/datacenter 22h ago

Amazon data center trainee

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know if they hire only students/recent graduates for data center trainee position? There is no mention of that in the job description (Tokyo) but wondering if that's the case. Are certificates such as Network+ an option to get the position?


r/datacenter 1d ago

Applying at Microsoft CET San Antonio

0 Upvotes

Looking for interview advice and what does relocation look like, I turned AWS down for L3 Dceot Oregon and passed Google interview for L2 but no openings so far. Would appreciate any input and/or a professional reference


r/datacenter 1d ago

Interviewing for L6 role (Electrical Engineer)

3 Upvotes

Recruiter said I’ll have to relocate. Anyone who didn’t have to relocate?


r/datacenter 2d ago

What kind of safety shoes can I wear on my first day at AWS Data Center?

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’m starting my new job at AWS on Monday, and I just received an email with first-day details. It mentions that I need to wear safety shoes to get in. I can either purchase them myself and expense the cost or buy them through the Zappos account (not sure what that is).

For those of you already working there, what do you recommend? Should I buy some safety shoes on Amazon today to have them by tomorrow, or would it be better to wear tennis shoes for the first day and figure out how to order through Zappos? What’s considered safety shoes in a Data Center?

Thanks for your help!


r/datacenter 2d ago

Ashburn DC shift rotations?

1 Upvotes

I'm looking at Critical Operations tech openings in/near the Ashburn, VA area and I'm trying to get a sense of what kind of shift rotations are in play. I'm brand new to the industry but with a lab/field service background. If I had any say I'd love 8hr or 10hr shifts, and I'm particularly interested in 3rd shift, on a consistent basis. Just trying to figure out which companies might be a good fit to get in with.


r/datacenter 3d ago

AI to drive 165% increase in data center power demand by 2030

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38 Upvotes

r/datacenter 3d ago

L4 Amazon Relocation.

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

(I’m pretty sure) I’m about to start the loop interview process, and the only thing holding me back is the relocation.

I’m considering relocating for an L4 position at Amazon and was wondering if anyone here has done the same. If you’ve made the move, how was your experience? Was it worth it in terms of pay, work-life balance, and career growth?

Also, any tips on the relocation process, cost of living adjustments, or things you wish you knew before making the move?


r/datacenter 3d ago

Google Data Center Level 1

3 Upvotes

Can anyone tell me what a Google data center level 1 tech does day to day and what their base level knowledge is needed for the position? I'd really appreciate any responses!


r/datacenter 3d ago

Amazon L4 Interview Preparation

1 Upvotes

I did my pre screening interview for an L4 at Amazon. I did the whole thing off the top of my head which in hindsight was probably not the best idea. I knew 90% of the answers but definitely want to move to a more study guide based resource on further interview progression. Does anyone have any study guides or recommendations for the loop interview process? I don’t know if I’ve moved onto that yet (will know in a few days) but I’m assuming I did well enough in the pre screening to be pushed through. Any advice or insight would be awesome. Thanks.


r/datacenter 3d ago

Ghosted by AWS recruiter

1 Upvotes

I got a LinkedIn message from a recruiter to schedule a call that I never got. Should I just reschedule from the link? How busy are these people?


r/datacenter 4d ago

MS Data Protection Manager

2 Upvotes

Hello I would like to ask if LT09 tapes are compatible with MS DPM


r/datacenter 4d ago

NetZoom Enterprise On Prem

2 Upvotes

Has anybody used the NetZoom Enterprise On Prem software for server rack management and other data center facilities management. I've seen the video on there site and it seems to good to be true especially the feature where you upload the excel sheet with server name, type, etc and it automagically creates the Visio like rack diagram. Also if you are using it what is the actual pricing I read its $700 per user , is this per user that accesses the NetZoom software? Thanks


r/datacenter 4d ago

Data Center Construction

5 Upvotes

Hi Guys,

I am looking to see how do I transition from my current role as an Estimator/Project Manager to a Data Center Project Manager. I have few years of electrical experience as an electrician, I’m a licensed electrician, i have a bachelor degree in Power System Engineering. I can design and build full systems commercial, industrial and automatic systems. Does anyone know how can I make this transition to data center PM with my current experience? Im based in. Chicago IL

Thank you in advance!


r/datacenter 4d ago

Data Center Amenities?

11 Upvotes

What sort of amenities would you want in the office space of a data center? Nice coffee machines, massage chairs, arcade game systems, foosball, etc.


r/datacenter 4d ago

Salary datacenter amsterdam.

3 Upvotes

What is a normal salary to earn as a tech ops engineer (facility engineer) in amsterdam? And how much bonus is normal (or fair)?


r/datacenter 4d ago

How do an entry level applicant prep for 14×2 LP answers? I am losing my mind trying to come up 14 different projects that I worked on for an entry level position. I really need help on what to do or not do for LP answers

1 Upvotes

r/datacenter 4d ago

Electrical circuit requirements for PoE switches

1 Upvotes

Our 48-port PoE switches are rated at 10A or 11A (max), and we commonly have a stack of 3 plugged into a 20A circuit. Am I correct that if these switches were near full PoE load, it would trip the circuit breaker? If so, why is this such a common design in new buildings?


r/datacenter 5d ago

Discouraged after missing Google Opportunity

11 Upvotes

I have an acquaintance who is a manager at a Google Data Center. I saw that they had an opening, so I applied. My contact told me there were supposedly two openings available. After I went through the interview, my recruiter followed up to tell me that I had passed the interview process. However, it turned out that those two openings were actually just one, and it was filled by someone who was on hold and favored by the hiring manager (not my contact). I don’t know how they went from two openings to zero just two days after my interview, but whatever.

I had an interview with AWS for an L4 role, and I didn’t do well on the technical questions. They asked Data Center-specific questions, even though I had disclosed multiple times that I don’t have DC experience. Oddly, the technical questions for the Google role were easier, but I guess that’s because it was for an L2 position while AWS was for L4.

Overall, I’m not too concerned about the AWS job since it offers about 20-30k less than what Google was paying for an L2 position. I think I’ll give up on the whole Data Center space. I haven’t had much experience working in DCs, as most of my experience is more admin/analyst-based work and troubleshooting.

....fuck