Isaak
Technologies
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DCA150
Advancements in Data Center Design and Operations
DCA150 is a full 4-day course reviewing the advancements in site selection, critical space planning, power, cooling, life safety and other building support systems, and the advancements and latest emerging technologies available within IT systems such as server, storage and network systems. The DCA150 course evaluates requirements and solutions for small, medium & large data centers with various mixes of IT equipment, network architectures and topologies.
The course provides an excellent insight into the coordination that is required between facilities and IT. The lab exercises provide practical applications for the participants to evaluate space, power, cooling and network topologies and capacity planning.
The course incorporates the TIA-942 Telecommunications Infrastructure standard and the latest requirements, recommendations and guidelines within the ANSI/BICSI 002-2014 Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices standard. The DCA150 course will teach you to apply the best practices and strategies learned during class in the multiple hands-on design exercises.
The DCA150 course is an excellent review of the content within the industry standards, and is often attended by data center professionals preparing for the BICSI DCDC exam and credential. The DCA150 course content includes:
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Data Center design and project process
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Owner, Contractor and Vendor Contract Relationships
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Data Center Outsourcing and Vendor Service Models
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Reliability and Redundancy
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Servers, Disk Arrays and Network Infrastructure
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Rack, Cabinet and Pathway Requirements
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Computer Room Layout and Design
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Data Center Facility Requirements
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Power Distribution
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ITE Power and Grounding
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Cooling Systems
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Life Safety Systems
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Commissioning
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Monitoring, Controls and Automation (DCIM, BMS, BAS)
Phil Isaak
PE, P.Eng., DCDC, RCDD
Certified Instructor
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$2,000
$1,750
$ 400
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Additional fee to register for DCDC exam preparation course held on the Friday following the DCA150 class
Locations and Dates
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Seattle WA
June xx - xx
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45145 Ocean Ct
Sterling VA 20166
DCDC101
DCDC Exam Preparation Course
We are also offering the DCDC101 course on the Friday following the DCA150 course for those interested in pursuing the BICSI DCDC certification. The DCA150 and DCDC101 course combination is an excellent method to prepare for the BICSI DCDC exam. Students will have access to online practice exams to self-assess if they are ready to take the BICSI exam. We have a 99% success rate of students passing the BICSI DCDC exam on their first attempt.
Continuing Education
All participants receive a Certificate of Completion. The DCA150 course offers 30 hours which can be applied to Continuing Education Credits (CECs), Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and Professional Development Hours (PDUs) required by professional organizations and associations throughout the world.
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BICSI: Reviewed and recognized by BICSI for 30 BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
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NCEES/CCPE: A completed continuing education assessment form is available to USA and Canadian registered Engineers.
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State Licensed Electricians or Power Limited Technicians: A syllabus identifying building codes discussed, and instructor bio, will be available for students to submit to their State licensing department.