Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist (CDMS®) - eLearning (exam included)
895,00 EUR
- 30 hours
Plan and execute data centre migrations with confidence using the Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist (CDMS®) course. This internationally accredited certification provides a proven, step-by-step methodology for managing complex migration projects while minimising downtime, operational risks, and business disruption.
Key Features
Language
Course material available in English
Level
Intermediate level for aspiring professionals
1 Year access to the learning platform
and exam voucher (included together)
Presentation
and E-book available in English
30+ hours recommended study time
Program completion certification included
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Course, you will be able to:
Develop
Develop an effective data centre migration strategy.
Apply
Apply risk management techniques throughout the migration lifecycle.
Perform
Select the most suitable migration approach for different environments.
Conduct
Conduct discovery, dependency analysis, and migration planning.
Design
Design and validate target data centre requirements.
Manage
Manage migration waves, logistics, and implementation activities.
Implement
Implement safety, security, and regulatory best practices during migration.
Execute
Complete project closure and data centre retirement with minimal business disruption
Course timeline
Data Centre Strategy
Lesson 01
- Data centre lifecycle
- Reasons to migrate a data centre
- Alternatives to data centre migration
- Consolidation
- Outsourcing
- Cloud computing
- Upgrade existing data centre or build new
Project Management
Lesson 02
- Project management and methods
- Scope statement
- Statement Of Work (SOW)
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Allocate time to the project
- Cost and estimation methodology
- Project communication
Risk Management
Lesson 03
- Risk management and methods
- Risk identification
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Qualitative approach
- Semi-quantitative approach
- Quantitative approach
- Risk evaluation
- Risk treatment
- Risk in data centre migrations
Migration Strategies
Lesson 04
- Different data centre migration strategies
- Heterogeneous migration
- Homogeneous migration
- Physical migration
- Different IT transformations
- Pre-migration transformation
- Migration transformation
- Post-migration transformation
Legal Aspects
Lesson 05
- Regulatory requirements
- Contractual considerations
- Legal aspects when decommissioning
High Level Discovery & Planning
Lesson 06
- The importance of Business Service Reviews
- The concept of Availability
- The concept of Recoverability
- The importance of Service Level Objectives
- Requirements on designing the target IT architecture
- Information needed for high level planning
Design Target Data Centre
Lesson 07
- Requirements for the target data centre
- Sizing the data centre
- Architectural requirements
- Cooling requirements
- Power requirements
- Security
Detailed Discovery and Planning
Lesson 08
- The importance of discovery
- Automated discovery tools
- Asset management
- Network and system dependencies
- Detailed migration planning
- Migration waves
- Staffing
- Warranties and insurance
Safety
Lesson 09
- Safety precautions
- Technical safety review
- Electrical safety
- Lifting
- Personal safety during migration
- Fire safety during migration
Security
Lesson 10
- Controversy between access and security
- Access control
- Managing security during migration
- Security during migration
- Key management
- Practical hints and tips
- Continuous improvement
Implementation
Lesson 11
- Rehearsal
- Route investigation
- Resourcing
- Logistics team
- Packing
- Transport
- Installing the equipment
- Post migration support
Data Centre Retirement
Lesson 12
- Main points to consider
- Retiring ICT hardware
- Retiring data centre facility systems
- Retiring data centre building
- Consider environmental aspects
- Legal aspects
End of Project
Lesson 13
- Project closure
- Lessons learned
- Phased completion of project
- Criteria for project closure
- The outcome of the project
- End of project
Who Should Enroll in This Program?
Project managers leading data centre migration projects
Data centre managers and operations managers
Facilities and critical environment managers
IT infrastructure managers
Network and systems engineers
Data centre consultants and solution architects
Logistics managers involved in equipment relocation
Professionals responsible for data centre strategy, consolidation, or relocation projects
More details
Prerequisites
- There are no mandatory prerequisites for attending this course.
- However, participants with experience in data centre operations or IT infrastructure will gain the greatest benefit. Attendance of the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) course or equivalent knowledge is recommended but not required.
Exam Format
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Questions: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Exam Type: Closed book
- Pass Mark: 27 correct answers (68%)
Certification
Candidates who successfully pass the exam will receive the official Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist (CDMS®) certificate.
The certification is accredited by EXIN, a globally recognised independent certification body, and is valid for three years, after which recertification is required
Statements
Licensing and accreditation
This course is offered according to Partner Program Agreement and complies with the License Agreement requirements
Equity Policy
Candidates are encouraged to reach out to AVC for guidance and support throughout the accommodation process.
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