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Explore Microsoft datacenters in your community

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Understanding Microsoft datacenters

Essential for modern technology, datacenters power apps, virtual classrooms, photo storage, and online gaming. Datacenters also support businesses, hospitals, schools, and governments.

Datacenter buildings house thousands of computer servers and data storage devices connected to the internet. Microsoft datacenters help communities thrive. They support business innovation and personal productivity.

At Microsoft, we are committed to building and operating datacenters responsibly, for the good of the community.

Understanding water use at Microsoft datacenters

What’s inside a Microsoft datacenter

Understanding water positivity at Microsoft

Microsoft’s Datacenter Community Pledge

Microsoft datacenters in West Des Moines, IA

Microsoft datacenters in Sweden

How Microsoft datacenters are helping pave the way for a sustainable future

Understanding Microsoft datacenter jobs in your community

Digital skill building and local job opportunities

Datacenter construction generates hundreds of local jobs, while operations support around 50 full-time, family-wage roles—growing with expansion. Over 27 distinct positions, from technicians to managers, sustain operations and empower communities.

Microsoft supports tech career pathways through digital training and the Datacenter Academy, offering hands-on experience and mentorship. Scholarships and modern labs equip learners with essential skills.

Many new hires have already become vital contributors, reflecting Microsoft’s commitment to workforce development and inclusive opportunity in the communities its datacenters serve.

Meet our Datacenter inventory and asset technicians

Meet our Datacenter Critical Environment Technicians

Meet our Datacenter technicians

Get to know the Datacenter Academy

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Investing in the community

Discover how Microsoft invests in datacenter communities by partnering with nonprofits and local leaders. We offer digital skills training for adults, STEM education for kids, and support social and environmental programs to advance community prosperity and well-being.