Opleiding: Certified Datacenter Specialist - CDCS® (exam incl.) (English)

Lesmethode :

Klassikaal

Algemeen :

During the three-day Certified Data Center Specialist (CDCS®) course at Vijfhart, you will deepen your technical understanding of modern data centers. You’ll learn how to evaluate, optimize, and prepare a data center for future growth. This course is developed in collaboration with EPI, the global standard for data center services. By the end of the course, you will understand the complex relationships between infrastructure, safety, and reliability-and know how to apply this knowledge to ensure business continuity.

You will explore topics such as power supply, cooling, cabling, and (fire) safety in greater depth. In addition, you’ll learn about the data center design life cycle and how to assess and improve each phase effectively. You will gain insight into Tier levels for both design and maintenance, learn how to discuss detailed requirements with suppliers and vendors, read a Single Line Electrical Diagram, and ensure compliance with electromagnetic field standards and interference prevention.

You will be taught by experienced instructors from the field who work daily with data center design and infrastructure. They share their knowledge, real-world examples, and best practices-so you not only understand how things work in theory but also how to apply them in realistic professional situations.

Certification

After completing the course, you will be prepared for the internationally recognised EPI exam. The certificate is valid for three years.

Exam at the training location

As standard, you will take the exam at the training location on the final course day. The exam is delivered digitally via EXIN Online. You must bring your own laptop with a working browser and internet connection. The trainer will act as the exam supervisor.

Online exam at a later time

If you attend the course online via Microsoft Teams, are unable to be physically present on the final course day, or there is insufficient time to take the exam during the course, you will receive an EXIN Anywhere voucher. This allows you to take the exam online at a time of your choice.

Doel :

After completing this course, you will be able to technically assess data center designs, implement improvements, and ensure maximum reliability and safety. You will earn the globally recognized Certified Data Center Specialist (CDCS®) certificate, which is valid for three years.

Doelgroep :

This course is intended for IT and facility professionals, data center administrators, designers, and consultants who are responsible for designing, managing, or optimizing data center environments.

Voorkennis :

The following prior knowledge is required: you have completed the Certified Data Center Professional - CDCP® (exam incl.) (English) course and successfully passed the corresponding CDCP exam and you hold a valid CDCP® certificate.

Onderwerpen :

- Datacenter Design / Life Cycle Overview
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Overview of the phases of a Datacenter life cycle
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Planning, re-alignment and continuous improvement
- Tier Levels
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- History of 'tier level' definitions
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Tier level definitions, categories and measure points
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Redundancy options
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Tiered Infrastructure Maintenance Standards (TIMS)
- Overwegingen en standaarden met betrekking tot gebouwen
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Floor loading requirements
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Fire rating for walls and glass
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Blast protection
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Bullet proofing
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Forced entry protection
- Verhoogde vloeren en verlaagde plafonds (advanced)
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Raised floor installation guidelines to ensure contractors
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- install a proper closed and levelled raised access floor
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Choosing the right tiles and their locations
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Seismic mitigating floor constructions
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Choosing the correct suspended ceiling
- Geavanceerde stroomvoorziening
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Formulas which you should know for the Datacenter
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Single Line Electrical diagrams; how to read to ensure key components are present for protection
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Over current protection devices (MCB/MCCB/VCB/ACB/Fuses) definitions and what to use where
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Earth Leakage devices (RCB/RCD/ELCB/GFCI/ALCI/RCBO), definitions and what to use where
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Lightning strikes and surge protection devices (TVSS/SPD), how they operate, where to use and how to install
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Power cabling and cable run considerations
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- PDU/DB setup and minimum requirements
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Generator component make up
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Choosing the required device
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Calculate required fuel storage tank capacity
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Paralleling of gen-sets
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Regulatory requirements
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Required specifications for UPS systems
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- How to read data sheets and select the correct UPS
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Requirements for parallel configurations and avoid pitfalls such as single point of failures
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- How parallel installation should be done, classic mistakes made by installers and how to avoid these
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Harmonic Filters
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Type of filters available and which one to select depending on the application
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Designing battery banks, how to calculate, and double check the battery bank to be installed
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Battery charging pitfalls and ensuring the right charger is being installed and used
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Using parallel battery banks; how to properly install them, limitations and risk when using batteries in parallel
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- How to test batteries correctly and make decisions on cell/block or string replacement
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Battery casing choices; ABS, V0, V1, V2
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Alternative energy storage; flywheel, re-useable cell etc.
- Electromagnetische velden (advanced)
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Differences between single, three phase and bus-bar EMF
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Options available to measure EMF and how to interpret the results from single axe and composite measurements
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Guidance on safe distance for equipment and human
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Calculation of EMF attenuation factor for shielding material permeability and saturation factors
- Geavanceerde koeling
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Environmental class definitions and thermal specifications
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Equipment airflow and Delta-T definitions and limits
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Planning for floor, rack and cooling equipment
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- CFM requirement calculations and conversions
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Air-conditioner specifications and how to select the correct air-conditioner with the required capacity and flow
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Techniques for optimization of air flow
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Redundancy guidelines for air-conditioners avoiding classic misconceptions
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Liquid cooling guidelines for Datacenters
- Geavanceerde brandbeveiliging
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Fire triangle and elements to stop a fire
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Detection systems in detail (VESDA, VIEW, Smoke sensors)
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Considerations for installation of sensors
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Difference in water based systems i.e. dry-pipe, pre-action and why most of them don't work and how to detect this
+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;- Details on Inert, Halocarbon, fluorinated systems