Worldwide Data Center Qualifications and Training Programs

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1 Worldwide Data Center Qualifications and Training Programs Specialized in Structured Cabling System and Critical Facilities Design & Efficiency - Registered Communications Distribution Design (BICSI RCDD) - Data Center Facilities Design and Infrastructure Engineering - Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply - Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center Commencing Date 5 November 2015 Accreditation Strategic Media Asia Limited is one of the Approved CPD Course Providers of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) BICSI RCDD is one of the prestige credential program by Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI,

2 Best Practices Connecting IT, Facilities and Design Overview Strategic Media Asia (SMA) is a leading event and training course organizer focusing on data center critical facilities, structured cabling system and efficiency in Hong Kong, Macau and China. Our training programs prepare individuals with top level understanding of best practices in designing and operating a data center focusing on international design standards, financial and regulatory, facilities management, hardware management, system network and cabling solutions : International Qualification - Structured Cabling System Design (by BICSI) Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Data Center Facilities Series (Approved CPD Courses by CIBSE) (1) Data Center Facilities Design and Infrastructure Engnineering (2-day) (2) Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply (2-day) (3) Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center (2-day) Green Data Center Series (1) Green IT (ICT) (3-day) (2) EU Code of Conduct for Data Center Efficiency (2-day) (3) Energy and Cost Management in Data Center (3-day) The Best Practices Data Center Facilities Series Approved CPD Courses by CIBSE (Part I) Data Center Facility Design and Infrastructure Engineering (2-Day) (Part II) Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply (2-day) (Part III) Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center (2-day) Credential Program International Qualification in Structural Cabling System Design (by BICSI) Registered Communications Distribution Design (RCDD) Green Data Center Series (Part I) Green IT (ICT) (3-Day) (Part II) EU Code of Conduct for Data Center Energy Efficiency (2-Day) (Part III) Energy and Cost Management for Data Cente (3-Day)

3 The Practices Framework Organisation of the Program We approach best practices in designing an efficient data center from four disciplines: regulatory and construction standards, critical infrastructure / facilities design & management, structured cabling system, etc. Data Center Facilities & Design Series Approved CPD Courses by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Credential Program Approved by BICIS US Part I - 2 Days Part II - 2 Days Part III - 2 Days Data Centre Facilities Design and Infrastructure Engineering (14 Hours) Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply (14 Hours) Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center (14 Hours) 5 Days Qualification Training Program in Structured Cabling System Design The professional CPD courses are designed for data center owners, managers and operators, building services / facilities engineers, project managers, contractors and IT professionals. All courses are conducted by experienced Chartered Engineers (CEng). DD102: Designing Telecommunications Distribution System Lecturer Team and Prerequisites Our instructor team, combined with professional Chartered Engineers (CEng) from the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET), the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), has more than 15 years experience in data centre design & build, energy conservation and management in the private and public sectors which prepares to face any challenges in data center of any size, in any location. The credential program of BICSI (RCDD) will be conducted by overseas experienced instructor / Master Instructor (MI) from BICSI US / BICSI Authorized Desgin Training Provider (ADTP). Except BICSI RCDD, there is no restriction on previous backgrounds and working experience. Participants are expected to have some knowledge of basic IT / Data Center / Servers and electrical engineering skills. Some knowledge in English and computer is essential. Target Audience CIO, CTO, IT Directors, Data Center Operations / Facilities Managers, Data Center / IT Solution Consultants, E&M Engineers, etc. are welcome to join the qualifications and data center training programs

4 Worldwide Recognitions Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI, BICSI is a professional association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry. ITS covers the spectrum of voice, data, electronic safety & security, project management and audio & video technologies. It encompasses the design, integration and installation of pathways, spaces, optical fiber- and copper-based distribution systems, wireless-based systems and infrastructure that supports the transportation of information and associated signaling between and among communications & information gathering devices. BICSI provides information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies in the ITS industry. They serve more than 23,000 ITS professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. These individuals provide the fundamental infrastructure for telecommunications, audio/video, life safety and automation systems. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ITS professionals in delivering critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and enhanced professional stature. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) A prestige international qualification, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), organised by Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) for structured cabling system design is now available in Hong Kong. Established in 1984, RCDDs demonstrate knowledge in the design, integration and implementation of information technology systems (ITS) and related infrastructure components. BICSI telecommunications distribution design courses serve as a career path for those seeking advanced knowledge in cabling design and critical infrastructure. The RCDD status conveys instant advantages over the competition: A professional designation of excellence A highly regarded status recognized and mandated by many private and state organizations A noted mark of design knowledge valued internationally An indication of experience and knowledge known throughout the ITS industry

5 BICSI RCDD Registered Communications Distribution Designer DD102: Designing Telecommunications Distribution System (Core Program for RCDD) DD102 is an intensive 5-day course that focuses on designing a structured cabling system. You will design telecommunications spaces, horizontal and backbone distribution systems, respond to and bid an RFQ and select media. Effective strategies utilized to enhance your learning experience include case studies and structured application exercises using modernized blueprints with solutions based upon realworld conditions. Topics including: - Codes, standards and regulations - Principles of transmission - Electromagnetic compatibility - Telecommunications spaces - Work areas - Horizontal distribution systems - Backbone distribution systems - Bonding and grounding (earthing) - Firestopping - Telecommunications administration - Design and construction - Project management - Networking fundamentals - VoIP and wireless - Outside Plant (OSP) - Campus Cabling Requirements and Qualification To sit for the RCDD credential, participants must have at least one of the following: Five years ITS design experience Two years verifiable ITS design experience and three years additional ITS equivalents chosen from combinations of experience, approved education and approved ITS license/certification (i.e. NTS, WD, CCNA) Plus Three to Four reference letters (previous experience / design work performed) The RCDD exam, a comprehensive application- and knowledge-based exam, is based on a 5-day core program and a training manual - (1) DD102: Designing Telecommunications Distribution Systems (2) Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 13th edition (TDMM) DD102 is an intensive 5-day course that focuses on designing a structured cabling system. You will design telecommunications spaces, horizontal and backbone distribution systems, respond to and bid an RFQ and select media. Effective strategies utilized to enhance your learning experience include case studies and structured application exercises using modernized blueprints with solutions based upon realworld conditions. BICSI recommends 125+ hours of self-study (over a period of 5-weeks) following the formal training course (DD102). For detail, please call (852) or visit

6 CPD Courses (Approved by CIBSE) Data Centre Facility Design and Infrastructure Engineering The course is designed for executive and data center owners, managers and operators to enrich their relevant knowledge in data center E&M and facilities management. We provide information of the critical infrastructure system that supports typical data centres and environments. It also prepares you to fully understand the main components that facilitate data centre design & build, operation and management by comparing the standards of TIA 942 and Tier. The content includes - Data Centre Overview and Definition - Data Centre Standards (TIA and Tier) - Data Centre Network and Structure - IT Strategy - Cabinet Layout - Raised Floor System - Telecommunication Backbones, Redundancy, Sizing & Planning - Fiber and Optical System Design - Fiber and Optical Cable Components - Copper System Design and High Speed Ethernet - Copper Cabling Components - Cable Distribution, Layout and Management - Cooling - Cooling Topologies, Chiller, CRAC, Cooling Towers, etc. - Power - High / Low Voltage System, Switch System, UPS, Transformers, Fuel Tanks, Generators, etc. - Earthing / Grounding and Bounding - Electromagnetic Interference / Electromagnetic Pulse (EMI/EMP) - Environmental Management System (EMS) - Fire Protection System - Physical Security Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply You will understand the key challenges and consider different factors, from design, testing, commissioning, sustainability and efficiency, of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system for data centers. Furthermore, you will understand data center's sustainable design and energy efficiency of the cooling system. - Datacom Equipment Power Trends & Cooling Applications - Design Consideration * Design Criteria and HVAC Load * Computer Room Cooling and Air Distribution * Liquid Cooling * Availability and Redundancy * Integration with other MEP System * Controls and Computer Fluid Dynamics (CFD) - Testing and Commissioning - Sustainable Design and Energy Efficiency The course introduces the power system design and the components that support typical data centers or critical facilities. It prepares individual to fully understand data center electrical system's design & build. You will understand the mission critical supply system, from power components to distributions and efficiency; from power requirements to designed, testing, commissioning and operations / maintenance. - Concept on primary supply and secondary supply - Power flow in mission critical supply system - Features of major equipment for critical supply - Efficiency assessment - Power quality review - Configuration diagram of critical supply design & analysis - Review of cable sizing to incorporate harmonics content - Earthing system design - Testing and commissioning requirements

7 Green Data Center Series Certification, Career Prospects and CEEDA Accreditations What is CEEDA? The certificates of "Green Data Center Series" are accredited by British Computer Society (BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT). Completion of relevant examinations will be awarded 3 certificates: Foundation Certificate in Green IT * Intermediate Certicate in EU Code of Conduct for Data Center * Intermediate Certificate in Energy & Cost Management in Data Centre * Examinations can be taken through Prometric in local test centers ( Extra examination fee required. Industry Recognition All technical seminars and knowledge equip you, your team and data centre to apply for Certified Energy Efficient Datacentre Award (CEEDA, Career Prospects This is a new Award from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, provides data centres with an independent means of assessing and accrediting their facilities for energy efficiency. It enables organisations to meet the needs of increasing carbon legislation, reduce energy costs and benchmarks them as leaders in data centre energy efficiency. CEEDA is designed to provide verifiable evidence that an organisation is not only claiming it follows (or plans to implement) best practices but that it has actually implemented them. The evidence provided is checked by an independent CEEDA certified Assessor. Successful organisations can display their Award and use the Award logo within their corporate marketing material. They are also eligible to be listed in the online Register of Energy Efficient Data Centres. CEEDA has been specifically designed to help organisations that run its own data centre facility. The benefits to your organisation include - Gain industry recognition and public acknowledgement for energy efficiency best practice - Distinguish your organisation as an industry leader - Meet the needs of increasing carbon legislation - Harness major cost savings through energy efficiency - Demonstrate to clients that your organisation is committed to energy efficiency - Receive advice and recommendations for energy efficiency improvement We aim at delivering several aspects: (1) Data Center Utilization (2) Data Center Facilities Design (3) HVAC System (4) Power Equipment (5) Cost & Energy Management (6) Monitoring (7) Financial and Regulatory (8) Hardware Management (9) Software / System Network of Data Center. Each unit is principally assessed by examinations that lead you through all the steps needed to arrive at a baseline of a modern green data center design and energy saving.

8 Green Data Center Series Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria Green IT (ICT) (3-day, Syllabus Accredited by British Computer Society) It provides a qualification for ICT engineers who are involved in creating sustainable and energy efficient data centre or exploiting the role of IT in helping deliver sustainable ICT operation and more efficient business practices to other areas of the organization. It also introduces different Green Standards such as ISO Series (Energy Measurement), Energy Star, PUE/DCiE (From The Green Grid), This section is also combined with the certification program of Green Data Center Engineer which is available in The Society of Operation Engineers, Hong Kong Region (SOE, To begin the path toward achieving energy efficiency in data centers, a thorough understanding of the driving forces behind this movement is essential. You will have the opportunity to understand the greater regulatory implications and industry trends that are leading the way toward sustainable practices. Assessment and Examination Type Duration Open Book 40 Question Multiple Choice 1 Hour No Pass Mark 26/40 (65%) Delivery Via Prometric ( Key Syllabus - Overall need for an organization to adopt a Green IT strategy - Definition of 'Green IT' - External drivers and opportunities for Green IT - Internal drivers, opportunities and benefits of adopting a Green IT for both an organization and its IT service provider(s) - International standards and initiatives, ISO14000 series (energy measurement) and Energy Star - A Green ICT policy - Assess business operations in terms of carbon footprint - Energy consumption and behavior - Audit an organization's existing IT functions and processes - Importance and opportunities of improving efficiency - Systems lifecycle management that supports ICT assets - A Green ICT Action Plan - The roles and responsibilities associated with Green IT and sustainable operations - Encompass Green ICT and sustainable operations in end-to-end lifecycle costing, cases studies and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) The whole syllabus is accredited by British Computer Society (BCS, For detailed information, please contact us at (852) or [email protected]

9 Green Data Center Series Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria Energy and Cost Management for Data Centre (3-day, Syllabus Accredited by British Computer Society) This section, mainly for data center operation management, explicitly deals with an organisation's strategy as it relates to the effective use of energy by software, ICT systems and support infrastructure (mechanical and electrical facilities) within the data centre. It will impart an understanding of the use and cost of energy in data centres with an appreciation of other contributing factors, awareness of best practices at a high-level and strategies to control and manage energy consumption and cost in data centres. Data centre energy consumption and cost is a systems level issue requiring a multidisciplinary solutions, therefore we do not intended to enable the holder of this Certificate to individually be able to manage, control or optimise all aspects of the energy use in a data centre but to provide them with the skills to work with assistance from experts in other disciplines to deliver an overall efficiency and cost control strategy. Assessment and Examination Type Duration Open Book 25 Question Multiple Choice based on 5 Scenarios 1 Hour No Pass Mark 15/25 (60%) Delivery Via Prometric ( Key Syllabus Key Area Introduction - Cost & Energy Monitoring and Reporting in Data Centre Introduction - How to Manage Energy and Cost Interdisciplinary Teams - Interactions and Communications Energy Management and Energy Performance Efficiency Efficiency Metrics Metering Reporting Energy and Carbon e.g. for CRC Reporting Cost - The challenge of per cost accounting The Roles for - Estate Management, Facilities Management, Data Centre Manager, IT Management, IT Analysts, Business Management - Why managing data centre energy and cost are important - Reason for what energy and cost management in the data centre involves - Predicting and demonstrating appropriate management steps - Compare and distinguish between energy and cost management options The whole syllabus is accredited by British Computer Society (BCS, For detailed information, please contact us at (852) or [email protected]

10 Green Data Center Series Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria EU Code of Conduct for Data Centre Energy Efficiency (2-day, Syllabus Accredited by British Computer Society) This section, also for green data center design and comparsion with TIA-942 and Tier stardands, explicitly deals with an organization's 'Green' strategy as it relates to the effective use of energy by software, ICT systems and facilities / infrastructure (E&M) planning within the data centre. It will impart an understanding of the purpose of the EU Code of Conduct and how to apply the Code's best practices in design & build as well as developing a common language around energy efficiency. Assessment and Examination Type Duration Open Book 25 Question Multiple Choice based on 5 Scenarios 1 Hour EU Code of Conduct Best Practice Guidelines Pass Mark 15/25 (60%) Delivery Via Prometric ( Key Syllabus Other Information Why is best practice in the Code of Conduct needed who will use the EU Code of Conduct Introduction to Green Data Center Design Best Practice Energy Measurement and Metrics Best Practice - Interactions and Interdependencies Best Practice - In detail - Data Centre Utilization, Management, Plan and Design - IT Equipment and Services - Cooling - Data Centre Power Equipment - Other Data Centre Equipment - Data Centre Building - Monitoring - Practices to become minimum expected - Items under consideration This training certifies candidates who have gained the knowledge of the need for, engineering principles of, terminology, structure and basic concepts of the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres along with implementing and obtaining Participant Status in the Code. The section is not intended to enable the certificate holder to individually be able to optimise all aspects of green data centre without assistance from technology area experts but will allow the holder to direct such experts to achieve overall efficiency and cost improvements for data center design & management. The whole syllabus is accredited by British Computer Society (BCS, For detailed information, please contact us at (852) or [email protected]

11 Cooperation Marketing Partnership The cooperation with Strategic Media Asia become an integral part of your marketing mix, delivering unparallel blend of image, positioning and more importantly, face-to-face interaction with target audiences. Our training and seminar events offer you an exceptional and targeted way to showcase your services, technology and solutions, to explore business opportunities of your prospective customers and to gain exposure in data centre and telecom industry. We welcome all kinds of cooperation in long term or barter basis which can achieve a win-win situation. For marketing partnership, please send your inquiries to: [email protected] Our Specialties: Building Management Systems Electrical and Mechanical Facilities Fibre Optic and Copper Cabling Data Center / Critical Infrastructure: Design and Build, Testing and Commissioning, Audit and Compliance, Energy Efficiency, etc. Sponsorship Opportunities BE a Sponsor Now! Secure and grow your organization's leadership positions by becoming one of our prestigious corporate sponsors. Our Professional Trainings / Seminars on data centre with on-site auditing services are first kind in Hong Kong. Our events present you the unique opportunity to showcase your company's capabilities, innovations, technology solutions platforms products, services and brand name. Capture the interests and influence the decision of the key industry players through our sponsorship package: For detailed and customized sponsorship package, please contact T (852) F (852) E [email protected] Room 403, 4th Floor, Dominion Centre, Queen's Road East, Hong Kong Speaking Sessions Promotional Materials Other Customized Packages

12 Registration Form Approved CPD Courses for Data Center Facilities Design Course / Program Name Date Fee (HKD) (Part I) Data Center Facility Design and Infrastructure Engineering (2-day) Jan ,700 (Part II) Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply (2-day) Dec ,700 (Part III) Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center (2-day) 5-6 Nov ,700 Venue Early Bird Innocentre, Kowloon Tong / 14/F, 25-27A Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong Enjoy 10% Discount for any enrolment confirmed 2 weeks before the commencing date 10:00-18:00 Worldwide Qualification for Structured Cabling System Design Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) by BICSI Program Name Date / Time Registration Fee (HKD) DD102: Designing Telecommunications Distribution Systems (5-day Core Program of RCDD) Jan :00-17:00 28, 900 * Venue Early Bird Ground Floor, Innocentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (Tentative) HK$300 Discount, HK$28,600 per head ( * BICSI Membership & Exam Fees are not included. ) Please Provide Details for Registration Personal Information (* mandatory fields) Full Name in English* Chinese Name (If any) Contact Number * Address * Company / Group Name (if any) Department / Title (if any) ID Card Number (Please provide first 4 characters, e.g., A1234xx(x). For Data Center Site Tour Only) Company / Group Address (if any)

13 Registration Form Please complete and return the enrolment form by by Fax (852) or by mail Strategic Media Asia Limited, Room 403, 4th Floor, Domminion Centre, Queen's Road East, Hong Kong. Bank transfer or crossed cheque are accepted. - All training manuals and course materials (in English) are included - Application Deadline: 7 days before the commencement of each training course / section Payment and Bank Transfer Information: Once your registration form is received, our staff will be in touch with you by / phone soonest. Please allocate the course / program fee according to the instructions provided (either bank transfer or mail cheque is accepted). Crossed cheque should be made payable to "Strategic Media Asia Limited" (for local payment only). For overseas' payment, please note the details: Bank Name: Hang Seng Bank Limited Bank Address: 83 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong Account Name: Strategic Media Asia Limited Account Number: (*Swift code: HASEHKHH) (*Chips code: ) For RCDD qualification training program: We accepts payment not later than 14 days before the commencement of the program. Thanks for your cooperation. Adverse Weather Arrangement: Events in the morning, afternoon or evening will be cancelled if typhoon signal No. 8 or above or black rainstorm warning is still hoisted after (or is announced by the Hong Kong Observatory to be hoisted at / after) 6:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. respectively. Delegates will be notified when the class will be made up as soon as possible.

14 Whole Syllabus Data Center Facilities Series Data Center Facilities Design and Infrastructure Engineering Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center

15 Data Centre Facility Design and Infrastructure Engineering (14 hours) The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Technical Committee (TC) 9.9 has published 10 guidelines covering a wide range of data center design and operational issues. These ASHRAE works are also referenced in the TIA-942 data center standard. We provide an introduction of critical infrastructure system that supports typical data centers and prepare individual to fully understand the main components that facilitate data centre design & build by exploring the standards of TIA-942 and Up-time Tier levels. The course is designed for data center management, operators, building services engineers, facilities and E&M professionals, etc. to enrich the relevant knowledge in critical facilities / data center design and build. Day 1 Data Centre Overview and Definition Data Centre Standards (TIA and Tier) Data Centre Network and Structure IT Strategy Cabinet Layout Raised Floor System Telecommunication Backbones, Redundancy, Sizing and Planning Fiber and Optical System Design Fiber and Optical Cable Components Copper System Design and High Speed Ethernet Day 2 Copper Cabling Components Cable Distribution, Layout and Management Cooling Cooling Topologies, Chiller, CRAC, Cooling Towers, etc. Power High / Low Voltage System, Switch System, UPS, Transformers, Fuel Tanks, Generators, etc. Earthing / Grounding and Bounding Electromagnetic Interference / Electromagnetic Pulse (EMI / EMP) Environmental Management System (EMS) Fire Protection System Physical Security Remark Course content can be modified based on special requests and arrangements. This section is thoroughly conducted by vendor neutral Chartered Engineers (CEng) who have more than 15 years in ICT, Data Centre Construction, Deign & Build and Facilities Maintenance.

16 Electrical Design for Mission Critical Supply (13 hours) Within the built environment, mission critical facilities have particular power requirements that significantly impact how they are designed and operated. The course introduces the power system design and the components that support typical data centers or critical facilities. It prepares individual to fully understand data centers electrical design & build by exploring the international Standards and sharing the speaker s experience. You will understand the mission critical supply system, from power components to distributions and efficiency; from power requirements to designed, testing, commissioning and maintenance. Day 1 Concept on primary supply and secondary supply Power flow in mission critical supply system Features of major equipment for critical supply (1) Uninterrupted power supply and power storage (2) Backup generator (3) Automatic transfer switch (4) Static transfer switch (5) Isolation transformer Efficiency assessment Power quality review Day 2 Configuration diagram of critical supply (N+1 / 2N) design & analysis Review of cable sizing to incorporate harmonics content Earthing system design Testing and commissioning requirements Brief of Systems Merging Appraisal Test (SMAT) Remark Course content can be modified based on special requests and arrangements. This section is thoroughly conducted by vendor neutral Chartered Engineers (CEng) who have more than 15 years in ICT, Data Centre Construction, Deign & Build and Facilities Maintenance.

17 Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center (13 hours) This is an advanced learning section for data center facilities design. It targets to engineers involved with design or applying HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment to mission critical facilities and data center projects. It explores different factors, from design, testing, commissioning, sustainability and efficiency, of HVAC system for data centers. You will understand the design process and criteria for system selection. The various classifications of HVAC systems and associated distribution systems for mission critical facilities are explained. Each system type is evaluated based on the performance for energy efficiency, water use and comfort performance. You will be able to make informed decisions about the best choices of HVAC systems for mission critical applications and how system can best meet your project goal and SLA (Service Level Agreement). The class highlights the design principles such as psychrometric chart, load calculation / estimation, etc. and the design considerations such as air distribution, availability and redundancy, common mistakes, Computer Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model, integration with MEPs (Mechanical, Electrical and Water Plumb), etc. Day 1 Day 2 1) Datacom Equipment Power Trends and Cooling Applications (a) (b) (c) load trends and their application air cooling of computer equipment liquid cooling of computer equipment 2) Design Consideration (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) design criteria HVAC load computer room cooling air distribution liquid cooling availability and redundancy integration with other MEP system controls computer fluid dynamics 3) Testing and Commissioning (a) air cleanliness test (b) heat load test (c) factory acceptance test (d) site acceptance test (e) integrated performance test (IST) 4) Sustainable Design (a) combined heat power plant (CHP) (b) solar cooling (c) geothermal cooling (d) evaporative cooling (e) air side economizers (f) desiccant unit 5) Energy Efficiency (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) power usage effectiveness chilled water plant optimization water side and air side equipment part load operation controls and energy management LEED certified data center building energy code Remark The course is thoroughly conducted by vendor neutral Chartered Engineers (CEng) who have more than 15 years in Data Centre Deign & Build and Critical Facilities Operations.

18 Whole Syllabus Green Data Center Series Green IT (ICT) EU Code of Conduct for Data Center Energy Efficiency Energy & Cost Management for Data Centre

19 Green IT (ICT) (Accredited by British Computer Society) 1. What is Green IT? An Overview (4 hrs)* 1.1. Understand the overall need for an organization to adopt a Green IT strategy. (30 minutes) - The reality of climate change and over-population - A brief understanding of climate change science - Consumption of precious resources such as oil, gas and water - The effect of poor and unsustainable working practices - The effect of hazardous waste use and disposal 1.2. Provide an understanding of the historic development and context of the Kyoto Protocol. (30 minutes) - The Kyoto Protocol and historic background - The formation of the International Panel on Climate Change - The Rio Earth Summit - The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and IPCC - Further rounds of COP (Copenhagen, Cancun, etc.) 1.3 Understand the definition of Green IT. (30 minutes) - The key elements of Green IT - Commonly accepted definitions - IT as an energy consumer - IT as a green 'enabler' - The concept and dangers of 'Green Wash' 1.4. Identify and understand an organization s external drivers and opportunities for greening its IT. (30 minutes) - Political drivers - Environmental drivers - Social drivers - Legal drivers - Economic drivers 1.5 Identify and understand the internal drivers, opportunities and benefits of adopting a Green IT strategy for both an organization and its IT service provider(s). (30 minutes) - Cost & Operations - Marketing/PR - Culture

20 1.6. Understand the main goals of government legislation and voluntary initiatives pertaining to Green IT. Only international contexts will be examined but an overview must be given of legislation, standards and initiatives that are pertinent to a candidate s local region. (60 minutes). An additional 30 minutes is recommended for non-examinable sections. International standards and initiatives Including: - ISO14000 series (energy measurement) - Energy Star - EPEAT - UN ITU International voluntary initiatives Including: - PUE/DCiE (From The Green Grid) - SMART 2020 (From The Climate Group)- WRI European standards/initiatives (Will not form part of the final examination) Including: - Directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) - EU Eco Design of Energy Using Products (EuP) Directive - EU Eco-labeling legislation - EU ETS and CCA - EU WEEE directive - EU Voluntary Codes of Conduct for Data Centre Energy Efficiency, Broadband Services and External Power Supplies - ECMA (European Computer Manufacture Association) green criteria for IT products - Blue Angel green criteria for IT products

21 UK legislation/standards/initiatives (Will not form part of the final examination) Including: - BSI PAS 2050(product/service lifecycle foot-printing) & 2060 (carbon neutrality) - UK Climate Change Bill - UK Energy Bill - UK Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme - Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and UK Regulations - Batteries and Accumulators Directive - UK government green IT strategy and best practices - UK Government Buying Standards (GBS) US/North American legislation (Will not form part of the final examination) Including: - American Clean Energy and Securities Acts - Clean, Low-emissions, Affordable New Transportation Efficiency Act - US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement - Other relevant State legislation Australian legislation (Will not form part of the final examination) Including: - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - Mandatory Renewable Energy Target - The Hazardous Waste Act - Other relevant State legislation 2. Internal assessment of your organization: where are we now? (11hrs)* 2.1. Gain an understanding of how to create a Green IT policy. (60 minutes) - The role of a Green IT policy - The importance of a Green IT policy - The alignment of Green IT policy with an organization s environmental, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility policies - How to overcome the dangers of 'Green Wash'

22 2.2. Know how to assess an organization s business operations; in terms of their carbon footprint. (90 minutes) - Definition of carbon footprints: direct and indirect emissions - Examples of an organization s footprints: direct and indirect emissions - An understanding of carbon emissions across a product/service lifecycle including: Concept & design Material extraction Transport Manufacture Usage Disposal - Carbon Footprint Calculators - Carbon Offsetting and Carbon Neutrality - Carbon trading 2.3. Understand the contribution that emissions from the use of IT are making to those carbon footprints in terms of energy consumption and behaviors. (90 minutes) - PCs and mobile devices - Office applications and equipment - Communication and collaboration technologies - Servers - Data storage - Data centres 2.4. Describe how to audit an organization s existing IT functions and processes. (60 minutes) - Identification of energy and carbon inefficiencies - Planning and prioritizing green IT initiatives - Establishing a continuous improvement framework for Green ICT including use of the ITIL Continual Service Improvement Model - Tools and methods available - Roles and responsibilities

23 2.5. Understand the importance and risks, issues and opportunities around improving efficiency. (120 minutes) - Printing and recycling - Desktop kit (monitors, processors, external devices) - Mobile and remote communications - Server Rooms and Data Centres - Including approaches for: - Assessing environmental and property impacts e.g. heating/cooling - Device consolidation - Different approaches to CPU, server and data storage optimization - Thin clients - Virtualization e.g. servers, disk tiering - Dematerialization from assets to services - Cloud computing/software as a Service (SaaS) - Power provisioning and management 2.6. Understand the concept of total systems lifecycle management that supports IT assets from manufacture to disposal and its carbon impact. (90 minutes): - The supply chain for IT products and services - The impact of suppliers and customers - Procuring for Green IT, including: Supplier selection criteria Working with suppliers Tools and methods available such as Suppliers and Contracts database The benefits - Providing efficient, low carbon support and maintenance, including: Service desk Change management Service Asset and Configuration Management Training 2.7. Understand how best to re-use, recycle and dispose of IT assets. (30 minutes) - The impact of equipment refresh cycles - Different approaches to product disposal - Tools and approaches available - The benefits of re-use, recycle and dispose

24 2.8. Developing a Green IT Action Plan (120 minutes) - The scope - Timelining and budgeting - Roles and responsibilities - Tools and methods - Monitoring and measurement - The benefits - Employee engagement and management - Stakeholder identification, engagement and management 3. Deployment of ICT for sustainability across your organization s activities (3hrs)* 3.1. Understand how to embed the use of ICT for reducing emissions from business activities, in an IT Strategy for Sustainability (60 minutes) The role of IT in: - Their business units - Product/service delivery - Achieving wider business goals - Investments to achieve carbon reductions - Achieving carbon neutrality 3.2. Discuss the roles and responsibilities associated with Green IT and IT for sustainable operations (30 minutes) - The Green IT Champion - Procurement Manager - Sustainability Officer - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager 3.3. Explain how to encompass Green IT and IT for sustainable operations in end-to-end lifecycle costing, business cases and TCO (90 minutes) - New accounting practices, to include social accounting methods like Triple Bottom Line - Definition and calculation of end-to-end lifecycle costs - Definition and calculation of payback periods - Definition and calculation of Total Cost of Ownership - Tools and methods available

25 EU Code of Conduct for Data Centre Energy Efficiency (Accredited by British Computer Society) Introduction Why is best practice in the Code of Conduct needed and who will use it? (1 hour) 1.1 Explain why best practice needs to be defined 1.2 Explain how to benchmark the performance of a facility 1.3 Understand the data centre requirements Introduction to Best Practice (2 hours) 2.1 Explain how to benchmark the performance of a facility 2.2 Identify the levels of participation 2.3 Understand the data centre requirements Best Practice Interactions and Interdependencies (2 hours) 3.1 Describe the interactions various systems and the environment 3.2 Define and explain the result in interactions and interdependencies 3.3 Define and explain the factors affecting how energy is consumed Best Practice In detail (4 hours) 4.1 Explain and define specific goals and intent 4.2 Identify and list best practice sections 4.3 Understand the relevant section in detail for each of the best practice sections of the code: - Data Centre Utilization, Management and Planning - IT Equipment and Services - Cooling - Data Centre Power Equipment - Other Data Centre Equipment - Data Centre Building - Monitoring - Practices to become minimum expected - Items under consideration This unit may be interactive and may use Case Studies as the basis. Candidates may consider the Best Practices for each example using Reporting Forms as the focus. Energy Measurement and Metrics (3 hours) 5.1 Explain the importance of benchmarking energy consumption 5.2 Define how to measure energy efficiency and use metrics

26 Energy & Cost Management in Data Centre (Accredited by British Computer Society) Introduction Cost & Energy monitoring and reporting in the data centre (2 hours) The purpose of this unit is to explain the basics of cost & energy usage monitoring and reporting 1.1 Identify and explain the legislative drivers for energy management and reporting (specifically EU ETS and CRC in the UK) this includes the conversion of carbon to cost or cost equivalents 1.2 Identify the corporate drivers for energy management, corporate social responsibility, brand value etc - Discuss own organizations 1.3 Describe and explain the concept of supply and demand side measures and where the data centre and ICT organizations sit on that scale 1.4 Understand why the data centre industry with its scale of energy consumption is not identified as a sector as for steel and others ICT energy in the context of overall business energy 1.5 Understand the principle of reflecting energy and cost to the demand side and how this changes demand behavior Introduction How to manage energy and cost (2 hours) The purpose of this unit is to help the candidate to comprehend how to manage cost & energy 2.1 Describe the basic measurement points for data centre and IT systems energy 2.2 Define and explain the basic metrics for data centre efficiency (include DCIE / PUE but also introduce the entire stack and where metrics are still required or under development) 2.3 Explain how to benchmark the performance of a facility 2.4 Describe the concept of a proxy measure where no common measure is available as well as the weaknesses and lack of portability inherent in such measure 2.5 Assess the metrics dashboard to assist candidates in considering metrics in the context of their own environment 2.6 Understand the data centre energy usage and cost implications example of single 1U server over 4 year lifetime ~ 8K Introduction Roles (1 hour) Specifically, candidates must understand key roles and responsibilities: 3.1 Estate management physical buildings, location and planning 3.2 Facilities management plant management, safety 3.3 Data centre manager operational management, capacity management 3.4 IT management - delivery of IT service platforms from hardware through to shared services and virtual infrastructure 3.5 Analysts mapping of business requirements to IT solutions, application selection and delivery 3.6 Business management consumption of ICT resource, from grids of processors to outlook mailboxes

27 Interdisciplinary teams interactions and communications (1 hour) 4.1 Describe the importance of establishing a cross-functional team 4.2 Define and explain the potential from interaction 4.3 Define and explain the role of such a team Energy Management (2 hours) The purpose of this unit is to help candidates understand the roles, terminology and technology of other groups. 5.1 Identify space, power and cooling capacity as constraints on the data centre including the various units of each (kw, BTU kva etc) 5.2 Identify resilience grades in the data centre, dual corded loads and the impact on device load points and achieved efficiency 5.3 Identify design constraints in the data centre, power and thermal density etc. 5.4 Understand different types of IT equipment, storage, network, compute 5.5 Understand the different criticality of different IT services and thus equipment 5.6 Understand that reliability may be achieved at several levels 5.7 Understand the impact of IT device power management on the infrastructure transitioning from a constant load Energy Performance Efficiency (3 hours) The purpose of this unit is to help the candidate to comprehend and apply energy performance efficiency concepts in the context of the data centre 6.1 Explain goals and objectives of energy efficiency management in this context 6.2 Apply basic energy efficiency management techniques in the following areas: IT device energy use and efficiency power provisioning, moving from nameplate to peak or mean the future DCM etc IT device environmental constraints impacts on IT device efficiency Cooling systems efficiency humidity controls, supply temperatures, economizer systems, part load, staging etc Electrical systems efficiency operating modes, part load, modular provisioning Systems level efficiency

28 Efficiency Metrics (2 hours) The purpose of this unit is to explain the various efficiency metrics in the context of the data centre 7.1 Refresh -what metrics represent metrics dashboard for candidate evaluation 7.2 Identify list the major metrics that are in use 7.3 Identify how these metrics are affected by load and external factors such as temperature why they vary (use DCIE against load example charts) 7.4 Describe the concept of a perverse incentive and why it is inappropriate to target on the PUE 7.5 Analyze the capabilities and limitations of metrics, how to use these metrics as: Reporting metrics Analysis and diagnostic metrics Predictive metrics Metering (2 hours) The purpose of this unit is to explain the various methods of metering used in the data centre 8.1 Explain -what can and what can t be metered (electricity, water temperature, water flow, air temp, processor load etc 8.2 Explain -types of metering from heavy plant to power sockets in a rack 8.3 Describe power factor and how kw relates to kva 8.4 Identify -what metering can reveal (look for the daily ripple) 8.5 Understand -the capabilities and limitations of metering 8.6 Shared use buildings how to meter the part that is data centre 8.7 Define and explain the concept of energy versus power measurement 8.8 Progression in metering from utility meter to fully instrumented 8.9 Progression in energy reporting from monthly written to live dashboard 8.10 Integration of IT and M&E reporting Reporting Energy and Carbon e.g. for CRC (1 hour) 9.1 Explain benchmarking & the reporting options for a data centre 9.2 Define the energy reporting requirements and schemes 9.3 Explain the concept of carbon intensity convert energy consumption to carbon 9.4 Explain how to include non electrical energy sources Reporting Cost the challenge of per cost accounting (1 hour) 10.1 Describe how to report data centre costs 10.2 Explain the limitations in achieving per service level detail 10.3 Examine the per service requirement Note: The timings, for reference only, show the relative weightings for each area of the syllabus. Weightings reflect the approximate percentage of examination questions which will be devoted to this topic.

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