Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)

Certification Overview
Exam Information
Course Outline
Target Audience
Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

Certification Overview

Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)

Exam Code: CDCS-001

The participant needs to be aware of Advanced Data Center topics such as Selecting the Power, Space and Network Connectivity Right for the organization, DC power and redundant cooling systems, Concurrently maintaining power and cooling systems (N+1 AC power, N+1 cooling), Site Monitoring, Biometric Authentication, Key Cards, On-site guards, Enhanced Security, enterprise-ready high-density cabinets apart from this the candidate has to be proficient in Data Centre Networking like Reducing Latency, Backbone Technologies, Global cloud and virtualization services, IT convergence etc.

The Certified Data Centre Specialist exam is the next step after the Certified Data Centre Professional exam. Frequent or rapid changes in business dynamics require enterprises to be increasingly agile. The Certified Data Center Specialist Certification enables candidates to coupe enterprise needs scalable space, power, network capabilities and reliable security to efficiently manage growth and control expenses. Certified Data Center Specialist will further increase attendees to a level being a compatible sparring partner with suppliers and they will be able to verify offers provided by vendors for correctness, effectiveness and efficiency.

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

e-Competence Framework (e-CF)

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Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score a percentage of 70% (28 out of 40) to pass the exam.

Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection exams can be taken anywhere and anytime.

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

No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam held via ProctorU. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:

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If a Candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
The exam can be taken any number of times.

The Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)™ Certificate is valid for life.

CDCS™ is a Trademark of GAQM.

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Note: The Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)™ Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Security

Physical Security
Identifying assets
Physical Security Identification Methods and Devices
Other Physical Security Methods
Overall Considerations for Physical Security
Control Access
Risk Tolerance versus Cost
Evaluation

Module 2 – Fundamentals of Power

Introduction
Key Terms
Electrical Load
Power Types
Powers Factors
Power System Failures
Circuit Breakers and Outlets
Physical security measures
Power Distribution Components

Module 3 – Generator Management

Identifying Main Components
Standby Generators
Internal Combustion Engine
Filters
Grounding
Voltage Regulator
Regulations
Switchgear and Distribution
Maintenance Measures

Module 4 – Cooling Layouts for Data Center

Introduction
Types of Cooling System
Air Distribution System
Data Center Heat Removal Approaches
Air Cooled Self-Contained Systems
Water Systems
Mounting Types
Cooling Arrangements
Technology Compaction
Rack Arrangements

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Target Audience

Data Centre Operations Managers, Data Centre Designers, Facilities Managers, IT Service Delivery Managers, IT Technical Marketing & Technical Sales Reps, IT Department Managers, etc.

Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

Self Explanatory
Valid for 40 days
The Package also includes E-Voucher/Access Key for Certification Exam
The E-Voucher/Access Key can be used via ProctorU Globally.
Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
Course Duration: 40 Days
Price: 170 USD

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Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)

Certification Overview