Certified Data Center Migration Professional (CDCMP)

Certification Overview

Certified Data Center Migration Professional (CDCMP)

Exam Code: CDCMP-001

CDCMP equips professionals with the skills required to handle complex migration scenarios such as on-premises to cloud, data center consolidation, colocation moves, and hybrid environments. The certification focuses on real-world challenges including dependency mapping, change management, vendor coordination, compliance requirements, and disaster recovery planning. By gaining CDCMP credentials, professionals demonstrate their ability to lead migration projects efficiently while aligning technical execution with business objectives.

The Certified Data Center Migration Professional (CDCMP)™ certification is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise in planning, managing, and executing data center migration projects. This certification covers the complete migration lifecycle, including assessment, strategy development, risk management, infrastructure readiness, application and data migration, testing, and post-migration stabilization. It emphasizes industry best practices, governance, security, and business continuity to ensure minimal downtime and operational risk during migration initiatives.

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes). 

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Data Center Migration Professional (CDCMP)™ is a Valid for Life.

The Certified Data Center Migration Professional (CDCMP)™  is a Trademark of GAQM.

There are no prerequisites to apply for this certification, and it is open to all individuals.

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Course Outline

Module 1 - Data Center Migration Fundamentals

  • Overview of Data Centers and Migration Types
  • Drivers for Data Center Migration
  • Migration Models (On-premises, Cloud, Hybrid, Colocation)
  • Key Stakeholders and Roles
  • Migration Challenges and Success Factors

Module 2 - Migration Assessment and Planning

  • Current State Assessment (Infrastructure, Applications, Data)
  • Application Dependency Mapping
  • Migration Readiness and Feasibility Analysis
  • Migration Strategy and Roadmap Development
  • Cost Estimation and Budget Planning

Module 3 - Risk, Security, and Compliance Management

  • Risk Identification and Impact Analysis
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Data Security and Privacy Considerations
  • Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
  • Change Management and Governance

Module 4 - Migration Design and Architecture

  • Target Data Center and Cloud Architecture Design
  • Network and Storage Design Considerations
  • Virtualization and Container Migration
  • Tool Selection and Vendor Management
  • Migration Wave Planning

Module 5 - Migration Execution and Testing

  • Migration Execution Methodologies
  • Application, Server, and Database Migration
  • Data Validation and Integrity Checks
  • Testing Strategies (Functional, Performance, UAT)
  • Cutover Planning and Downtime Management

Module 6 - Post-Migration Operations and Optimization

  • Post-Migration Validation and Stabilization
  • Performance Optimization and Monitoring
  • Incident and Problem Management
  • Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
  • Decommissioning Legacy Infrastructure

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Target Audience

The CDCMP certification is ideal for data center managers, IT infrastructure managers, cloud and migration consultants, system administrators, network engineers, project managers, and IT service delivery professionals involved in data center transformation initiatives. It is also suitable for professionals responsible for planning or overseeing data center relocations, modernization projects, or cloud migration programs. Organizations seeking to strengthen their migration capabilities will benefit from certifying team members with CDCMP to ensure successful, secure, and cost-effective data center migrations

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Book Version)

  • E-Book Included
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • E-Book Download Validity :
    40 Days
    ( Once the E-Book is downloaded, it remains valid for life. )
  • Price: 220 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 190 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

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