Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Data center managers and engineers
• IT infrastructure and facilities professionals
• Systems administrators and network engineers
• Operations and maintenance staff
• Project managers involved in data center planning
• Consultants and solution architects
• Anyone involved in designing, operating, or maintaining data center infrastructure

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the key components and architecture of modern data centers.
• Learn the role and capabilities of DCIM tools.
• Implement best practices for monitoring and managing power, cooling, and environmental systems.
• Optimize asset and capacity management using DCIM software.
• Integrate DCIM with other enterprise management systems.
• Analyze data for efficiency, availability, and risk reduction.
• Plan for scalability, security, and sustainability in data center operations.

DAY 1

Introduction to Data Centers and DCIM

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of Data Centers: Types and Functions
• Challenges in Data Center Operations
• Introduction to DCIM: Definition, Scope, and Benefits
• DCIM Architecture and Key Components
• The Role of DCIM in Modern IT Environments

DAY 2

Physical Infrastructure and Environmental Monitoring

• Power Infrastructure: UPS, PDU, Generators
• Cooling Systems: CRAC, CRAH, Containment Strategies
• Cabling and Network Infrastructure
• Environmental Sensors and Monitoring Systems
• Real-time Alerts and Thresholds
• Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)

DAY 3

DCIM Software and Asset Management

• Overview of DCIM Software Solutions (features and vendors)
• Asset Discovery and Inventory Management
• Rack and Floor Planning Tools
• Change Management and Workflow Automation
• Software Demo

DAY 4

Capacity Planning, Energy Efficiency, and Security

• Power and Cooling Capacity Planning
• Space Utilization and Optimization
• Energy Monitoring and PUE/DCiE Metrics
• Cost Management and Energy Saving Techniques
• Security Considerations in DCIM (physical and cyber)
• Reporting and Compliance (ISO, Uptime, ASHRAE)

DAY 5

DCIM Implementation and Integration

• Planning and Requirements Gathering
• Implementation Strategy and Best Practices
• Integration with ITSM, CMDB, ERP, and NMS Systems
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance
• Future Trends in DCIM (AI, IoT, Edge Computing)
• Final Group Exercise
• Q&A and Wrap-up
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony