Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is an IT, facilities or data centre operations professional working in and around the data centre and having the responsibility to achieve and improve high-availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Understand the design life cycle of data centres and the stages involved? Discuss the data centre requirements in great level of detail with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure that these requirements are met? Validate design plans, quotes and offers proposed by vendors/contractors? Understand redundancy levels for both the data centre design/setup and maintenance? Understand the various building considerations such as bullet proofing, mitigation of seismic activity, fire ratings and thermal stability? Understand how to install a raised floor that meets requirements, avoiding misalignment, level differences and leakage? Understand how to read a Single Line Electrical Diagram to identify and avoid the most common design issues? Choose the correct UPS and parallel configuration, learn and avoid classic parallel installation mistakes? Understand how to calculate battery banks, validate offered configurations to ensure they meet requirements? Understand what distance to keep to avoid EMF issues for human safety and equipment disturbances? Understand the fundamental cooling setup, CFM, Delta-T and other important factors? Understand contamination factors and limitations? Understand full details of fire suppression options, how to calculate gas content and verify installations? Understand how to measure data centre energy efficiency and how to improve it The course will bring participants to the level of a suitable sparring partner with suppliers. They will be able to verify offers provided by vendors for correctness, effectiveness and efficiency. Data Centre Design/Life Cycle Overview Overview of the phases of a data centre life cycle Planning, re-alignment and continuous improvement Standards and Rating Level Definitions Rating level history Difference between Uptime and TIA-942 Rating level definitions Redundancy options (N+1), 2N, 2(N+1) Concurrent Maintainability/Compartmentalisation Example configurations Substation and feed requirements Maintenance options Operational processes guidelines/standards Skill development Building Considerations Building location considerations Floor and hanging loads requirements Fire rating for walls and glass Blast protection Bullet proofing Forced entry protection Advanced Raised Floor & Suspended Ceiling Raised floor installation guidelines Techniques to install a proper and leveled raised access floor Common mistakes Choosing the right tiles and their locations Seismic-mitigating floor constructions Choosing the correct suspended ceiling Advanced Power Power infrastructure layout; Formulas which you should know for the data centre Single Line Electrical diagrams; how to read to ensure key components are present for protection Over current protection devices (MCB/MCCB/VCB/ACB/Fuses) definitions and what to use where Earth Leakage devices (RCB/RCD/ELCB/GFCI/ALCI/RCBO), definitions and what to use where Sizing of protective components Lightning strikes and surge protection devices (TVSS/SPD), how they operate, where to use and how to install Power cabling and cable run considerations PDU/DB setup and minimum requirements Generators; Generator types: Standy/Prime/Continuous Component make up and functions Fuel storage and calculation Paralleling of gen-sets Generator room/area requirements UPS Systems; Required specifications for UPS systems How to read data sheets and select the correct UPS Requirements for parallel configurations and avoid pitfalls such as single point of failures How parallel installation should be done, classic mistakes made by installers and how to avoid these Harmonic Filters; Active/Passive filters and their application Battery Banks; Battery bank terminology Designing battery banks, how to calculate, and double check the battery bank to be installed Battery charging pitfalls and ensuring the right charger is being installed and used Using parallel battery banks; how to properly install them, limitations and risks when using batteries in parallel How to test batteries correctly and make decisions on cell/block or string replacement Battery casing choices; ABS, V0, V1, V2 Alternative energy storage; flywheel, re-usable cell, compressed air UPS, etc. Advanced Electro Magnetic Fields Sources of EMF Difference between single, three phase and bus-bar EMF Options available to measure EMF and how to interpret the results from single-axes and composite measurements Guidance on safe distance for equipment and humans Calculation of EMF attenuation factor for shielding material permeability and saturation factors Advanced Cooling Important definitions; dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew-point, RH, sensible and latent heat Psychometric chart and ASHRAE recommendations Environmental class definitions and thermal specifications Temperature/humidity measurements guideline Heat dissipation methods Altitude impact on temperature intake to ICT equipment Floor plan setup for effective cooling Differences in tile surface and supporting structure and the air-flow performance impact Rack door construction and the flow performance impact Equipment Delta-T and its impact Optimising air flow Thermal units conversions Calculations for air volume displacement (CFM/CMH) Cooling capacity calculations Air-conditioning selection De- / humidifying options Air conditioning efficiency SHR impact on cost saving Efficiency indicator New cooling principle and techniques (Submerged, VSD/VRF/ECF/water- and air side economisers) Redundancy guidelines for air-conditioners avoiding classic misconceptions and mistakes for meeting ANSI/TIA-942 compliant designs Installation requirements Connections to fire panel and EPO Commissioning of air conditioners Set points and calibration CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Advanced Fire Protection The fire triangle and elements to stop a fire Detection systems in detail (VESDA, VIEW, smoke sensors) Considerations for installation of sensors Proper testing of smoke sensors Water based systems i.e. deluge, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action and why most of them don't work and how to detect this Details on Inert and Halocarbon systems and how to select the correct system for your data centre How to calculate the gas content ensuring the appropriate level is installed to suppress the fire including safety considerations Other requirements for gas systems such as release times, hold times, pipe install requirements and other important factors Requirements for the fire detection panel Installation verification, methods, what to check and how New advanced fire suppression technologies Design and Install Scalable Networking Cabling System ANSI/TIA942 cabling structure topology ToR, EoR Design Intelligent patching systems Installation best practice such as routing, bending radius, separation from power, containment fill ratio, fiber link loss calculator, bonding and grounding requirement Standard for telecommunications labeling and administration Environmental Specifications and Contamination Control Acoustic noise effects, regulations, specifications and limits Data centre contaminations and classifications Measurements, standards and limits Preventive measures and avoidance Data Centre Efficiency Business drivers to go Green High-availability or Green? Green guidelines and standards How to measure it and what are acceptable numbers compared to the general industry PUE classes defined by Green Grid and issues with PUE Techniques for saving energy in all parts of the data centre i.e. application/system level, cooling, power distribution Mock ExamEXAM: Certified Data Centre Specialist
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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional who works in and around the data centre and has the responsibility to achieve and improve efficiency and environmental sustainability, whilst maintaining the availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: Understand the impact of data centres on the environment Describe the various environmental/energy management standards Understand the purpose and goals of the legally binding international treaties on climate change Implement various sustainable performance metrics and how to use them in the data centre environment Manage data centre environmental sustainability using international standards Set up the measurement, monitoring and reporting of energy usage Use power efficiency indicators in a variety of data centre designs Use best practices for energy savings in the electrical infrastructure and in the mechanical (cooling) infrastructure Use best practices for energy savings for the ICT equipment and data storage Understand the importance of water management and waste management Understand the different ways to use sustainable energy in the data centre Get practical tips and innovative ideas to make a data centre more sustainable The CDESS© course is aimed at providing knowledge of the standards and guidelines related to environmental sustainability, and how to move your data centre (existing or new) to a more environmentally sustainable design and operations. Impact of Data Centres on the Environment Predictions in 2010 Current situation Outlook and commitments What is Environmental Sustainability The importance of sustainability Senior management commitment Environmental sustainability framework Sustainability policies Performance standards and metrics Information policies Transparency Awareness Service charging models Environmental Management Environmental sustainability framework (ISO 14001) Standards and guidelines ? ISO 50001 / ISO 30134 Measurement and categories Baselining Trend analysis Reporting Power Effiðciency Indicators Various eðfficiency indicators Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) PUE measurement levels Factors affecting PUE Measurement points and intervals PUE in mixed source environments Measuring PUE in a mixed-use building PUE reporting Impact of PUE after optimising IT load Electrical Energy Savings (Electrical) Identifying the starting point for saving energy Sizing of power DC power Generators UPS systems Power Factor (PF) Energy savings on lighting Electrical Energy Savings (Mechanical) Energy savings on the cooling infrastructure Temperature and humidity setpoints Various energy eðcient cooling technologies Energy savings on the airflow Liquid cooling Energy reusage PUE, ERE/ERF and Control Volume Electrical Energy Savings (ICT) Procurement IT equipment energy eðfficiency ITEEsv, SMPE, SMPO IT equipment utilisation Server virtualisation Open compute project Electrical Energy Savings (Data Storage) Data management Data storage management Data storage equipment effiðciency Water Management Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) Improving WUE Water usage at the power generation source Energy Water Intensity Factor (EWIF) Waste Management Waste management policies Life-cycle assessment (Cradle to the grave) 3 R?s for waste management Reduce Reuse Second-hand market Recycle Sustainable Energy Usage Sustainable energy sources Power purchase agreements Energy attribute certificates Renewable Energy Factor (REF) Matching renewable energy supply and demand Sustainable energy storage Carbon trading Automated Environmental Management Systems Use of AI and machine learning Load migration Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions
In today’s world, the design industry is more competitive than ever and goes beyond simply having theoretical qualifications. Candidates whom desire to make an impression are required to have an understanding of key design principles and trends. Our 3-month training programme provides everything you need to become fully qualified. Once you have completed your training session you will gain accredited certifications and three months of remote experience directly with one of our clients.The Graphic & Digital Design Work Placement Programme helps candidates develop their skills & experience, this is a great way to kick start your Graphic & Digital Design career. CPD 120 CPD hours / pointsAccredited by The CPD Certification Service Description What’s Included Three months full access to the online course Professional certification Digital certifications Guaranteed work placement (12 weeks) Learn industry-leading software and stand out from the crowd. Information-packed practical training starting from basics to advanced testing techniques. Best suitable for beginners to advanced level users and who learn faster when demonstrated. Course content designed by considering current software testing technology and the job market. A practical learning experience with live project work and examples. *Terms Apply Who is this course for? Who is it for? Part Qualified, Freshly Qualified Graphic & Digital Design Students Graduates with No or little Job Experience Students Currently Studying or intending to study Graphic & Digital Design or want to refresh your knowledge on photoshop People who are already working in the industry but want to gain further knowledge Thinking of opening a Graphic & Digital Design agency Career path Junior Graphic Designer - £15,000 to £19,000 per annum Senior Graphic Designer - £35,000 to £55,000 per annum
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Why Learn Revit V-Ray 3ds Max Visualization Training Course? Revit is perfect for architecture, and 3ds Max, with V-Ray rendering, offers super results. Autodesk Revit Interoperability integrates Revit and 3ds Max seamlessly, combining metadata, materials, and lighting. Architects and designers using 3ds Max tools for architectural designs. Check our Website Booking: 1-on-1 Duration: You can split these 40 hours over as many days, Mon to Sat between 9 am to 7 pm, or call 02077202581 to book In-person or Live Online Module 1: Revit Fundamentals (16 hours) Introduction to Revit: Acquaint yourself with Revit's essential concepts and tools. Interface and Workspace: Navigate Revit's interface and workspace seamlessly. Building Information Modeling (BIM) Workflow: Grasp the fundamental BIM workflow principles for effective modeling. Basic Building Model Creation: Learn to craft a foundational building model using Revit. 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