AWARENESS

Data Centre
Fundamentals
Global Leading Technical Education
for the Digital Infrastructure Industry

1 Day Instructor-led or 8 Hours Distance

Learning Video Narrated Program Program Duration
8 Hours Distance Learning or 1 Day Instructor-led.

Program Objectives
To provide an overview of the data centre sector,
the functional requirements of the data centre
facilities, the key aspects of data centre working
infrastructure and their management, and the
facility's relationship to the delivery of the
business strategy.

Learner Profile
This program has been designed for individuals who
Data Centre Fundamentals are either new to the data centre sector (technicians
with limited experience or exposure to data centre
(DCF®) facilities) or for those who sell products and services
to the data centre sector. If you would like to discuss
your experience or suitability for this program please
contact us.

Pre-requisites
Demystify the complex world of data centres. Gain a There are no specific pre-requisites for this program.
structured overview of the data centre environments and
Program Requirements
key operational aspects. Instructor-led: Learners are required to have:
u A webcam and microphone enabled laptop with
unrestricted wireless internet connectivity and a
Program Overview pre-installed web browser
Data centres play such significant roles in our business centre management such as operational processes, u A suitable application for opening and reading
and personal lives, yet not many people really know energy management and facility management are PDFs. Typically, your device's in-built PDF reader
what they are. Often referred to as “the cloud” where explored along with their relationships to overall is sufficient
our data is stored and processed, they are much more business strategy. The data centre sector as a whole
than this; they power the internet giving us the ability is also explained including the value of the sector Distance Learning: As a distance learner you have
to pay bills online, access our emails, obtain money today, the significant growth it has experienced and access to an experienced and dedicated online
from ATM machines, watch movies, communicate how this will continue in the future. support team during your program. Learners are
around the world and to carry on what is now required to have:
considered a normal, fiercely technological lifestyle. This program is available either as a fully video u A laptop or suitable device with unrestricted
narrated 8 hour distance learning program or as a wireless internet connectivity and a pre-installed
This program has been designed to help de-mystify 1 day Instructor-led remote attendance program. web browser
the complex world of data centres. It provides For the distance learning program study can be u A suitable application for opening and reading
an overview of what data centres are, what they undertaken at your convenience over a period of PDFs. Typically, your device's in-built PDF reader
do and why we need them. Key aspects relating time. Once booked, an online link with a password is sufficient
to basic design and design philosophies are also is sent to you which unlocks the relevant material
examined and the essential considerations of data for you to start your study. Certification
u  Net Training certification
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Use of the official Data Centre Fundamentals
Data Centre Fundamentals (DCF ) Topics
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What is a Data Centre? Managing a Data Centre

u  efine a data centre
D u  egulations, best practices and
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u Identify the main data centre types operational processes
u Identify the business service options u Move, adds and change processes
u Emerging delivery and future demands u Efficient energy management
u Decommissioning processes
The Role and Objectives of u IT and physical security
a Data Centre
u  riving factors for a data centre
D The Data Centre Industry
u Data centre standards and Market
u Data centre availability models and considerations u T he size of the market
u Location and building considerations u Market drivers and trends
u Powering the internet
Design Overview
u  riticality considerations and their relationship to
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business strategy
u The four key constraints (4Cs) - power, cooling,
IT infrastructure and space

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