Data Center Infrastructure Expert (DCIE)®
The Data Center Infrastructure Expert (DCIE)® course targets evolving specialists who can lead the data center industry as subject matter experts. The DCIE® course requires the achievement of an unparalleled and thorough understanding of data center infrastructure value engineering and design.
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What You Will Learn
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Syllabus
Day 1
Data Center History
Data Center Definitions
The Data Center Beast
Data Center Downtime & Outage
Current Data Center Standards
Future of Data Center Standards
Application Ecosystem (AE)℠
Core & Pyramid Models
The Organization
The 7 Abstraction Layers
Application Layer
Platform Layer
Compute Layer
ITI Layer
SFI Layer
Site Layer
Topology Layer
Application Delivery Model (ADM)
Application Delivery Infrastructure (ADI)
Data Center Node (DCN)
Logical Infrastructure
Physical Infrastructure
Data Center Tiers & Classes
Data Center Grade Levels
AER, OER, EER, RER, SER
Efficacy Score Rating
The 12-Phase Data Center Development Process
Data Center Site Selection & Criteria
Data Center Site Proximity, Hazard & Risks
Data Center Topology
Data Center Structure
Data Center Construction
Data Center Interior Fit-out
Data Center Space Relationships
Data Center Raised Floor System
Racks & Cabinets
Computer room requirements
Data Center Cabling Spaces ER, MDA, HDA, ZDA and EDA
Data Center Grounding & Bonding
Data Center Earthing
Batteries room
UPS room
Network Operations Center
Security rooms
Staging & Storage rooms
Data Center Support Areas
Redundancy Definition
Redundancy levels
Redundancy examples
Day 2
Logical Electrical Flow
DC, AC, W, AV Rates and Concepts
Utility Service
High Voltage Systems
Switchgear
Transformers
Low Voltage Systems
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
UPS Configurations
Battery and Battery Types
Generators
Fuel Tanks
Power Distribution
ATS, STS
Power Cabling
Busbar Trunking System (BTS)
EPO
Grounding
Lightning Protection System
Solar Power
Wind Power
Fuel Cells
Renewable Energy farms
Electric Fields explained
Magnetic fields explained
EMF, EMI possible sources
Mitigation examples
Environmental Air
Cooling Capacity
Precision Cooling
Direct Expansion (DX) Systems
Non-DX Systems
Cooling Methodologies
Cold-Aisle / Hot- Aisle
CRAC/CRAH
Cooling Topologies
Open CRAC Systems
Aisle Containment (Cold & Hot)
In-Row Cooling
In-Rack Cooling
Cooling Towers
Chillers
Water Concepts
Water Sources
Water Storage
Water Treatment
Fire Types and Classes
Smoke and Heat Detection
Aspiratory Detection and Sensing
Sprinkler Systems
Gas Suppression Systems & Agents (FM200, Novec, etc.)
Fire Prevention Technology
Cabling Layout
Patching & Termination
Labeling
Intelligence
Day 3
System
Storage
Networks
Virtualization & Cloud
External Telecom Connectivity
High Availability Designs
Definition
Parameters
Connection types
Metro Networks
High Availability Designs
Definition
Physical Infrastructure Security
CCTV, Access Control, Security vestibules, etc..
Security Protocols & Procedures
IT Infrastructure Security
Identifying Cost of Energy
Power Usage
PUE, DCIE
Application considerations
Multi-tier Application delivery
Hosting Models
General Concepts
Goals
Systems
Day 4
Engineering Importance
Data Center Components
Data Center Key players
Tools and Techniques
How and Where to Get Help
The Data Center EPS
Phased Process
Adaptive Need Conversion
Understanding Application
App Architecture
ETT, TPS, Load and Complexity Factor
Limited Classifications: ASHRAE, BICSI, TIA
IDCA classification: The Infinity Paradigm Review
Operational Effectiveness
Types of Availability
Common Availability Figures
Calculating Availability
Redundancy
Design Efficiency
Site Selection Considerations
Architectural
Building Systems
Walls, Structural Ceiling & Floor Systems
On-Premise
Basic Core & DR
Private Cloud
Public Cloud / Multi-Cloud
Day 5
Power Systems Macro-view
Power System Goals
Electrical Concepts: PF, KW, KVA, KVAR
3-Phase Power
Single Line Diagram (SLD)
Power Distribution Topologies
Utility Power Transmission & substations
Power Feed Classifications
Circuit Breaker
Switchgears
Arc Flash
Standby Generator
Transfer Switches (ATS, STS, etc.)
UPS Systems
Battery Back up calculations
PDUs, RDPs, RPPs
Track Busway Systems
Calculating Power Requirements & Load
Mechanical Systems Overview
Latent vs Sensible Cooling
Sensible Heat Ratio
Cooling Cost
Humidity Cost
Introduction to Heat Transfer Principles
Environmental Class Conditions
HVAC - Definition
cooling systems principles
Mechanical cooling - compression based
Chemical cooling - Vapor absorption
Precision Air Cooling
Chilled Water Cooling
Direct Expansion (DX)
Comparing Solutions and Designs
Cooling Layouts
Temperature Differential
CAV vs VAV Systems
Cooling Measurements
COP calculation
General considerations
Detection Systems
Prevention Systems
Suppression Systems
Fire Concepts
Fire Classifications
VESDA and HSSD
Halocarbon vs Inert Agents
Fire Suppression Sizing & Calculations
Water-based Systems
Connectors
Cables
Colors & Labels
Cabling Topology
Server Types and Components
Storage types, Redundancy & RAID
Network Infrastructures, Topologies
Routing & Switching Protocols
IGP, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, MPLS, ATM, Frame Relay
IPv4 vs. IPv6
OSI Model
Load Balancing Types & Methods
Firewalls, IPS & IDS
VPN Protocols: IPsec, L2TP, PPTP, SSL
Virtualization Types & Methods
Cloud Infrastructure
OpenStack
Overview
Definition of DC security
CCTV
Tracking/Tracing & RFID
Access Control Systems
Security Office
Visitor Access
IT Security
DC Safety
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