In CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) is the 1st level of a 3-level Data Centre Training and Certification Programme. Attendees will learn valuable lessons to enable a high-available, flexible, safe and efficient mission critical data centre environment for both new and existing sites, exposing attendees to the key components of the data centre, which will improve efficiency and provide cost savings. This course will also address how to setup and improve key aspects such as power, cooling, security, cabling, safety etc. to ensure a high-available data centre. It will also address key operations and maintenance aspects.

After completion of the course the attendee will be able to:

* Choose an optimum site for mission critical data centres based on current and future needs
* Describe all components important for high-availability in a data centre and how to effectively setup the data centre and manage it
* Name and apply the various industry standards
* Describe the various technologies for UPS, fire suppression, cooling, monitoring systems, cabling standards etc. and how to choose and apply them effectively to enhance the high-availability of the data centre at minimum cost
* Create a robust electrical distribution system to avoid costly downtime
* Enhance cooling capabilities and efficiency in the data centre by using techniques and technologies including new methodologies for high-power cooling requirements of the future
* Design a highly reliable and scalable network architecture and learn how to ensure installers use proper testing techniques
* Create effective maintenance contracts with equipment suppliers ensuring the best “bang for the buck”
* Setup effective data centre monitoring ensuring the right people get the right message
* Ensure proper security measures, both process and technical are in place safeguarding your companies precious information in the data centre
* Describe the various IT service management standards, best practices and processes and how to effectively use them leading to increased efficiency of operations whilst minimizing risk of downtime caused by change