Duration
2 days
Introduction
The data centre sector is a fast growing part of the overall ICT industry. Driven by the ever growing need of integrated communication solutions, social media, online content and cloud enabled infrastructure, the industry keeps growing at a very fast pace and more data centres are being built to enable this growth. Various industry reports indicate that there is a shortage of skilled data centre personnel. This shortage is created by the ever changing technology resulting in the current data centre personnel having “outdated” knowledge and skills as well as the expanding data centre market leading to a shortage of new data centre personnel. It is also often indicated by the industry that there is a gap between the skills of fresh graduates and the practical skills and knowledge required in today’s data centre industry.
The Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) is a 2-day course designed to deliver foundation knowledge about data centre facilities infrastructure. It provides participants with global overview and knowledge on data centres which will be of advantage to the participants who are looking at joining the ranks of professionals working in the data centre, ICT, infrastructure or the mechanical and electrical (M&E) design industries. It will also form a solid foundation for participants who wish to pursue his/her studies either academically or to further his/her industry specialisation with professional certification courses on data centre design/build, operations/governance and/or standards/compliance.
With the tremendous growth of data and the data centres to support it, the demand for data centre professionals will grow in tandem.
Audience
The audience for this course is anyone who wants to acquire foundation level knowledge on data centre infrastructure. This course is ideally suited for data centre new hires, internal data centre support staff, IT support staff who work in the data centre, helpdesk staff, vendors/suppliers who install/maintain data centre equipment, building maintenance staff including data centre cleaners and other supporting functions, and fresh graduates. This course is also well suited for individuals working in data centre business support functions such as sales/pre-sales, HR, finance and business administration.
Day 1
9:00am-10:30am
Introduction to Data Centres
- History of data centres
- Definition of different type data centres
10:30am-10:45pm Morning Break
10:45pm-12:30pm
The Data Centre and its Relation to Business
Data Centre Standards
- List of standards
- Rating definitions
Data Centre Site Selection
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm
Data Centre Facilities Areas
- Listing of all areas and their functions
Topology Designs
- Definition of Ratings
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Break
3:45pm-5:00pm
Components of the Power Infrastructure
- Utility power
- Transformers
- Generators
- Fuel systems
- ATS
- UPS systems
- Batteries
- Electric panels
- Cabling/busbar systems
- Power rails/strips
Day 2
9:00am-10:30am
Lights
- Emergency lights
10:30am-10:45pm Morning Break
10:45pm-12:30pm
Cooling Infrastructure
- Chillers
- DX Systems
- Evaporators
- CRAC/CRAU/HVAC
- Raised floor
- Non-raised floor
- Containment
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm
ICT/Network Infrastructure
- Equipment racks
- Network cabling (fibre, copper)
- Cable trays and pathways
- TIA-606 labelling
Data Centre Security
- Perimeter security
- Physical protection
- CCTV
- Access control
- Security management
Fire Suppression
- Detection systems
- Suppression systems
- Prevention systems
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire Safety
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Break
3:45pm-5:00pm
Monitoring and reporting
- DCIM
- EMS/BMS
Exam
Exam: Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®)
The DCFC® exam is a 60-minute closed-book exam with 40 multiple-choice questions. The candidate requires a minimum of 24 correct answers to pass the exam.
Certification and Accreditation
Candidates who successfully pass the exam will receive the official Data Centre Foundation Certificate. The certification is valid for three years after which the student needs to re-certify.
DFCF® is globally accredited by EXIN, a fully independent exam and certification institute.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.