IT professional working in and around the Data Centre, having oversight accountability or responsibility for achieving and improving high availability and manageability of the Data Centre and will be involved in the design/build, renovation or relocation of a mission critical Data Centre.
With few exceptions, enterprises today rely on IT for the delivery of business or mission critical services often directly to the end consumer. It is vitally important therefore, that a mission critical Data Centre be managed, designed, maintained, and operated with guaranteed high-availability and efficiency in mind. Fact is however, that most Data Centre do not meet the full availability, capacity, safety or efficiency requirements demanded by the enterprise.
E-Course Duration
20 to 25 Hours
Exam Pattern
- The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions, out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (32 out of 40) to pass the exam.
- Duration of the Exam: 1 hour (60 Minutes)
- Exam Format: The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
Voucher Code & Retake Policy
- Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the “My Vouchers” tab.
- You can then take the exam through the “My Exam(s)” tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
- Retaking of the exam: The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.
Certification Validity
The Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE)® Certificate is valid for life.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Power Redundancy in the Data Center
- Introduction
- UPS
- Types of UPS
- Standby UPS
- Line Interactive UPS
- Standby-Ferro UPS
- Double Conversion On-Line UPS
- Delta Conversion On-Line
- UPS System Design Configuration
- The Concept of “N”
- Types of Redundancies
- UPS Rightsizing
- Power Environments
- Standby Generators
Module 2 – Power Distribution I
- Introduction
- Power Transmission Overview
- Nominal Vs Normal Voltage
- Transformer
- Type of Transformers
- Service Entrance
- Main Electrical Service Panel
- Facility Transformers
- Sub-Panels
- Feeders
- Branch Circuits
- Receptacles
Module 3 – Physical Infrastructure Management Basics
- What is Management?
- Physical Infrastructure Management Challenges
- Incident Management
- Availability Management
- Capacity Management
- Physical Infrastructure Management Strategy
- Management Focus
- Physical Infrastructure Management Standards
- Management Approaches
- Element Managers
- Enterprise Management System
- Building Management System
- Integrating Physical Infrastructure Management
- Physical Infrastructure Element Manager
Module 4 – Rack Fundamentals
- Introduction
- The 19 Inch Standard
- Earthquake Standards
- Open Frame Rack
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Open Frames
- Server Enclosure
- Networking Enclosure
- Seismic Enclosure
- Wall Mount Enclosure
- Industry Survey Results
- Lifecycle Costs
- Availability
- Improving Airflow: Door Ventilation
- Improving Airflow: Blanking Panels
- Improving Airflow: ADU
- Improving Airflow: SADU
- Improving Airflow: ARU
- Maintenance and Serviceability
- Adaptability and Scalability
- Manageability
- Floor Plan
Target Audience
- Data Centre Operations Managers
- Data Centre Designers
- Facilities Managers
- IT Service Delivery Managers
- IT Technical Marketing & Technical Sales Reps
- IT Department Managers
