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Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)


Course Description:

Participants should know advanced topics about data centers, like picking the right power, space, and network setup for their organization. They should understand things like DC power and backup cooling systems, and how to keep power and cooling going at the same time (like having extra power and cooling just in case). They also need to know about monitoring the site, using biometric authentication, key cards, having guards on-site, and making security stronger with special cabinets. Besides that, they should be good at data center networking, which means they know how to reduce delays, understand important technologies, and know about global cloud services and virtualization, as well as IT convergence. After passing the Certified Data Centre Professional exam, the next step is taking the Certified Data Centre Specialist exam. Because businesses change quickly, companies need to be able to adapt fast. This certification helps people meet the needs of companies for more space, pow


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Certification Overview

Participants should know advanced topics about data centers, like picking the right power, space, and network setup for their organization. They should understand things like DC power and backup cooling systems, and how to keep power and cooling going at the same time (like having extra power and cooling just in case). They also need to know about monitoring the site, using biometric authentication, key cards, having guards on-site, and making security stronger with special cabinets. Besides that, they should be good at data center networking, which means they know how to reduce delays, understand important technologies, and know about global cloud services and virtualization, as well as IT convergence. After passing the Certified Data Centre Professional exam, the next step is taking the Certified Data Centre Specialist exam. Because businesses change quickly, companies need to be able to adapt fast. This certification helps people meet the needs of companies for more space, power, better networks, and strong security while keeping costs in check. Becoming a Certified Data Centre Specialist will help people work better with suppliers and understand if the offers they get from vendors are right and work well.

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

Exam Information

  • The test has 40 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you need to get at least 28 of them right, which is 70% of the total.

  • You can take the exams online, and they're watched over using a webcam and a good internet connection. This means you can take the exams from anywhere and at any time.

  • The exam lasts for 1 hour, which is the same as 60 minutes.

  • During the exam with ProctorU, you can't use any outside sources of information. They'll give you more details about what you can use, like your ID.

  • If you don't pass the exam the second time, you have to wait at least fourteen (14) days before you can try again for the third time or any time after that. You can take the exam as many times as you need to.

  • Once you earn the Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)™ Certificate, it stays valid forever.

  • CDCS™ is a Trademark of GIPMC.

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  • Note: You don't need to complete an E-Course from the GIPMCBok portal before getting the Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)™ Certification, but we strongly suggest doing it because most of the questions in the actual exam come from the E-Course.

Course Outline

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Security

    • Physical Security
    • Identifying assets
    • Physical Security Identification Methods and Devices
    • Other Physical Security Methods
    • Overall Considerations for Physical Security
    • Control Access
    • Risk Tolerance versus Cost
    • Evaluation

Module 2 – Fundamentals of Power

    • Introduction
    • Key Terms
    • Electrical Load
    • Power Types
    • Powers Factors
    • Power System Failures
    • Circuit Breakers and Outlets
    • Physical security measures
    • Power Distribution Components

Module 3 – Generator Management

    • Identifying Main Components
    • Standby Generators
    • Internal Combustion Engine
    • Filters
    • Grounding
    • Voltage Regulator
    • Regulations
    • Switchgear and Distribution
    • Maintenance Measures

Module 4 – Cooling Layouts for Data Center

    • Introduction
    • Types of Cooling System
    • Air Distribution System
    • Data Center Heat Removal Approaches
    • Air Cooled Self-Contained Systems
    • Water Systems
    • Mounting Types
    • Cooling Arrangements
    • Technology Compaction
    • Rack Arrangements

Target Audience

  • Data Centre Operations Managers, Data Centre Designers, Facilities Managers, IT Service Delivery Managers, IT Technical Marketing & Technical Sales Reps, IT Department Managers, etc.
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