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EN - CDCP - Certified Data Centre Professional [R25] (02-EN-CDCP-R25)


Description
This is the English version of the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) course.

The CDCP® course is designed to expose participants to the key components of the data centre.

It will address how to setup and improve key aspects such as power, cooling, security, cabling, safety, etc, to ensure a high available data centre.

By subscribing to this course, you will gain unlimited access for a duration of one year from the date of purchase. In addition, you will receive the student manual and the EXIN exam voucher, which will be processed and emailed to you within 1 to 3 working days from the date of purchase. Our working days are Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00 Singapore time, excluding Singapore and Malaysia bank holidays.

This course supports English subtitles and playback speed. Subtitles can be turned on or off. On small portable devices such as mobile phones, subtitles are loaded automatically, but can be turned off.

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Content
  • Introduction
  • Welcome to EPI Academy
  • Course Introduction
  • Module 1
  • Module 1 – The Mission Critical Site
  • Module 1.1 – Data Centres – The Foundation of Every Organization
  • Module 1.2 – Types of Data Centres
  • Module 1.3 – Consequences and Cost of Unavailability
  • Module 1.4 – Complexity and Risk Factors for Data Centres
  • Module 1.5 – Main Causes for Data Centre Unavailability
  • Module 1 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 2
  • Module 2 – Data Centre Standards
  • Module 2.1 – Standards
  • Module 2.2 – Additional Standards
  • Module 2 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 3
  • Module 3 – The Data Centre Location, Building and Construction
  • Module 3.1 – Site Selection Criteria
  • Module 3.2 – Location Evaluation
  • Module 3.3 – Building Evaluation
  • Module 3.4 – Holding - Staging Area, Computer Room, Media Storage Area, UPS Room
  • Module 3.5 – Battery Room and Service Corridor
  • Module 3.6 – Standby Generator Area, Meet-me, Security- and Facilities Room, NOC
  • Module 3.7 – Classic Mistakes
  • Module 3 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 4
  • Module 4 – Raised Access Flooring and Suspended Ceiling
  • Module 4.1 – Raised Floor Standards
  • Module 4.2 – Raised Floor Types and Components
  • Module 4.3 – Types of Loads
  • Module 4.4 – General Guidelines and Weight of the Raised Floor
  • Module 4.5 – Grounding of the Raised Floor and Racks
  • Module 4.6 – Cutting Raised Floor Tiles
  • Module 4.7 – Ramp and Landing Platform
  • Module 4.8 – Suspended Ceiling
  • Module 4 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 5
  • Module 5 – Light
  • Module 5.1 – Standards, Definition and Units of Measure
  • Module 5.2 – Light Fixtures and Placement
  • Module 5.3 – Emergency Light
  • Module 5 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 6
  • Module 6 – Power Infrastructure
  • Module 6.1 – Incoming Power
  • Module 6.2 – Renewable Energy
  • Module 6.3 – Microgrid
  • Module 6.4 – Microgrid – Nuclear Power
  • Module 6.5 – Power Supply Quality
  • Module 6.6 – Power Requirements
  • Module 6.7 – Power - from Source to Destination
  • Module 6.8 – Transformers
  • Module 6.9 – Redundancy Options I
  • Module 6.10 – Generator Sets
  • Module 6.11 – Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Panel
  • Module 6.12 – Redundancy Options II
  • Module 6.13 – Static Transfer Switch (STS)
  • Module 6.14 – Redundancy Options III
  • Module 6.15 – Three Phase Power Cabling
  • Module 6.16 – Single Phase Power
  • Module 6.17 – Phase Balancing
  • Module 6.18 – Power Cable Routing
  • Module 6.19 – Dual Power Sources
  • Module 6.20 – Triple Power Supply
  • Module 6.21 – Availability Options
  • Module 6.22 – Techniques for Power Availability
  • Module 6.23 – Power Distribution
  • Module 6.24 – Busbar Trunking
  • Module 6.25 – Power Cabling Distribution Methods
  • Module 6.26 – Grounding
  • Module 6.27 – Common Mode Noise (CMN)
  • Module 6.28 – Distribution Board (DB)
  • Module 6.29 – Ingress Protection (IP) Grades
  • Module 6.30 – Power Quality Guidelines
  • Module 6.31 – Harmonics
  • Module 6.32 – CBEMA Curve
  • Module 6.33 – Power Factor
  • Module 6.34 – Label Power versus Consumed Power
  • Module 6.35 – Sizing Power
  • Module 6.36 – UPS Technologies
  • Module 6.37 – Static UPS
  • Module 6.38 – Static UPS Operating Modes
  • Module 6.39 – UP Static UPS Quick Comparison Table
  • Module 6.40 – Energy Friendly UPS
  • Module 6.41 – Modular UPS
  • Module 6.42 – UPS Increased Availability
  • Module 6.43 – Dynamic UPS
  • Module 6.44 – Batteries for UPS Systems
  • Module 6.45 – Battery Testing
  • Module 6.46 – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
  • Module 6.47 – Thermographic Scanning
  • Module 6 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 7
  • Module 7 – Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF)
  • Module 7.1 - Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electric- and Magnetic Fields
  • Module 7.2 – What Causes EMF
  • Module 7.3 – Vendor Disclaimers
  • Module 7.4 – Impact of EMF
  • Module 7.5 – Standards
  • Module 7.6 – EMP
  • Module 7.7 – Design and Installation
  • Module 7.8 – Shielding
  • Module 7 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 8
  • Module 8 – Equipment Racks
  • Module 8.1 – Standards, Width, Depth and Height of Racks
  • Module 8.2 – Types of Racks
  • Module 8.3 – Rack Security
  • Module 8.4 – Rack Power Rails
  • Module 8.5 – Additional Considerations
  • Module 8 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 9
  • Module 9 – Cooling Infrastructure
  • Module 9.1 – Cooling – Basic Principles
  • Module 9.2 – Comfort Cooling versus Precision Cooling
  • Module 9.3 – Refrigerant Circuit and Refrigerants
  • Module 9.4 – Types of Cooling Systems I
  • Module 9.5 – Types of Cooling Systems II
  • Module 9.6 – Cooling - Up Flow or Down Flow
  • Module 9.7 – Cooling - Raised Floor vs. Non-Raised Floor
  • Module 9.8 – Raised Floor Cooling I
  • Module 9.9 – Raised Floor Cooling II
  • Module 9.10 – Non-Raised Floor Cooling
  • Module 9.11 – Supplemental Cooling
  • Module 9.12 – Containment Principle
  • Module 9.13 – Containment – Possible Impact on Fire Suppression
  • Module 9.14 – Cold Aisle versus Hot Aisle Containment
  • Module 9.15 – Liquid Cooling
  • Module 9.16 – Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage (STER)
  • Module 9 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 10
  • Module 10 – Water Supply
  • Module 10.1 – Importance of Water
  • Module 10.2 – Water Storage Tank
  • Module 10.3 – Well Water
  • Module 10.4 – Retention Pond
  • Module 10 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 11
  • Module 11 – Designing a Scalable Network Infrastructure
  • Module 11.1 – Structured Cabling System
  • Module 11.2 – Copper Cables
  • Module 11.3 – Fibre Cables
  • Module 11.4 – Cabling as per TIA-942
  • Module 11.5 – Testing the Cabling Infrastructure
  • Module 11.6 – Network Redundancy
  • Module 11.7 – Building to Building Connectivity
  • Module 11.8 – Network Monitoring
  • Module 11 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 12
  • Module 12 – Fire Protection
  • Module 12.1 – Fire Protection and Safety
  • Module 12.2 – Standards and Requirements for Data Centres
  • Module 12.4 – Detection System – Water
  • Module 12.3 – Detection Systems
  • Module 12.5 – Gas Based Fire Suppression Systems I
  • Module 12.6 – Gas Based Fire Suppression Systems II
  • Module 12.7 – Hypoxic Air Fire Prevention
  • Module 12.8 – Fire Suppression Best Practices
  • Module 12.9 – Handheld Extinguishers
  • Module 12.10 – Signage and Safety
  • Module 12.11 – Regulatory Requirements and Safety Best Practices
  • Module 12 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 13
  • Module 13 – Physical Security and Safety
  • Module 13.1 – Physical Security Considerations
  • Module 13.2 – CCTV Cameras / Video Surveillance System (VSS)
  • Module 13.3 – Entry Control
  • Module 13.4 – Physical Safety Considerations
  • Module 13 - Knowledge Test
  • Module 14
  • Module 14 – Auxiliary Systems
  • Module 14.1 – Monitoring Challenges and Requirements
  • Module 14.2 – EMS - BMS – DCIM
  • Module 14.3 – Water Leak Detection
  • Module 14.4 – Notification System
  • Module 14.5 – Equipment and Components Monitoring
  • Module 14 - Knowledge Test
  • Closing
  • Finalising the Course
  • CDCP Sample Exam
  • CDCP Exam Preparation Guide
  • CDCP Course Survey
  • Student Exam Guide
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 3 years