DCFC - Data Centre Foundation Certificate

Course Content

DCFC - Data Centre Foundation Certificate

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Data Centres
  • History of data centres
  • Definition of different type data centres
• Lesson 2: The Data Centre and its Relation to Business
  • The Data Centre and its Relation to Business
• Lesson 3: Data Centre Standards
  • List of standards
  • Rating definitions
• Lesson 4: Data Centre Site Selection
  • Data Centre Site Selection
• Lesson 5: Data Centre Facilities Areas
  • Listing of all areas and their functions
• Lesson 6: Topology Designs
  • Definition of Ratings
• Lesson 7: Components of the Power Infrastructure
  • Utility power
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • Fuel systems
  • ATS
  • UPS systems
  • Batteries
  • Electric panels
  • Cabling/busbar systems
  • Power rails/strips
• Lesson 8: Lights
  • Lights
  • Emergency lights
• Lesson 9: Cooling Infrastructure
  • Chillers
  • DX Systems
  • Evaporators
  • CRAC/CRAU/HVAC
  • Raised floor
  • Non-raised floor
  • Containment
• Lesson 10: ICT/Network Infrastructure
  • Equipment racks
  • Network cabling (fibre, copper)
  • Cable trays and pathways
  • TIA-606 labelling
• Lesson 11: Data Centre Security
  • Perimeter security
  • Physical protection
  • CCTV
  • Access control
  • Security management
• Lesson 12: Fire Suppression
  • Detection systems
  • Suppression systems
  • Prevention systems
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fire Safety
• Lesson 13: Monitoring and reporting
  • DCIM
  • EMS/BMS

What certification does this course provide?

Exam: Data Centre Foundation Certificate. Certification exams are administered at the end of the course.

How do I pass the Salesforce Exam?

The exam is a 60-minute closed-book exam, with 40 multiple-choice questions taken online. The candidate requires a minimum of 24 correct answers to pass the exam. Exam results are known immediately and an online certificate will be presented in the student portal.

What is the benefit of this certification?

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. Data Centre Foundation Certificate is globally accredited by EXIN, a fully independent exam and certification institute.

FAQs

• Is this course for me?

  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.

• Why study in the data centre sector?

  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.

• How do I enrol in this training?

  You can enrol in this training on our website and make an online payment using any of the following option

  • Visa Credit or Debit Card
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • PayPal

  Once payment is received, you will automatically receive a payment receipt and access information via email.