About Course
The Certified Data Center Systems Engineer (CDSE) program is a specialized training designed to equip learners with the technical skills required to design, build, manage, secure, and optimize modern data center environments. The course blends core infrastructure knowledge, cloud integrations, Linux administration, virtualization, networking, and data center automation to produce highly competent data center professionals.
This certification prepares participants to work with mission-critical data center systems, focusing on high availability, energy efficiency, monitoring, redundancy planning, and enterprise-level IT operations.
Key Features of Course Divine:
- Collaboration with E‑Cell IIT Tirupati
- 1:1 Online Mentorship Platform
- Credit-Based Certification
- Live Classes Led by Industry Experts
- Live, Real-World Projects
- 100% Placement Support
- Potential Interview Training
- Resume-Building Activities
Career Opportunities After Certified Data Center Systems Engineer (CDSE):
- Data Center Engineer
- Linux System Administrator
- Network Engineer / Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
- Virtualization Engineer (VMware / Hyper-V / KVM)
- Data Center Operations Specialist
- IT Infrastructure Engineer
- Server & Storage Administrator
- DevOps Support / Automation Engineer
- Data Center Security & Monitoring Engineer
Essential Skills You Will Develop in the Certified Data Center Systems Engineer (CDSE):
- Strong understanding of data center architecture, components, and critical systems
- Ability to install, configure, and manage Linux servers with Bash scripting
- Hands-on skills in OpenBMC, IPMI/Redfish, and remote server provisioning
- Knowledge of enterprise networking, including VLANs, routing, switching, and load balancing
- Expertise in virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)
- Skills in storage systems (SAN, NAS, RAID) and backup management
- Ability to implement security protocols, access control, and compliance standards
- Proficiency in disaster recovery, high-availability design, and failover systems
- Experience in using monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana) for real-time operations
- Skills in automation, performance optimization, and capacity planning
Tools Covered:
- Linux OS Tools – Shell, Bash, system utilities, package managers
- OpenBMC & IPMI/Redfish Tools – Remote server monitoring & provisioning
- VMware vSphere / ESXi – Virtualization and VM management
- KVM / Hyper-V – Hypervisors for enterprise environments
- Networking Tools – Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, Putty, SSH tools
- Storage & Backup Tools – RAID configuration utilities, SAN/NAS tools
- Monitoring Tools – Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix
- Automation Tools – Ansible, Shell scripting, Cron jobs
- Version Control Tools – Git, GitHub, GitLab
- Security Tools – Firewalls, access control systems, audit & compliance utilities
Syllabus:
Module 1: Data Center Fundamentals
- Types of data centers
- Core components & standards
- Power, cooling, and physical security
- Redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N)
Module 2: Server Hardware & Architecture
- Rack units, chassis, blades
- CPU, memory, storage architecture
- Power distribution, sensors
- Hardware troubleshooting
Module 3: Linux Administration
- Linux installation & file structure
- User/permission management
- Package management
- System services, processes, logs
Module 4: Bash Scripting & Automation
- Shell scripting basics
- Variables, loops, conditionals
- Automating system tasks
- Cron jobs & maintenance scripts
Module 5: OpenBMC & Remote Server Management
- BMC architecture overview
- IPMI/Redfish interfaces
- Remote monitoring & provisioning
- Firmware updates & health checks
Module 6: Data Center Networking
- Networking fundamentals
- VLANs, routing & switching
- Load balancers, firewalls
- Network troubleshooting tools
Module 7: Virtualization & Hypervisors
- Virtualization concepts
- VMware, KVM, Hyper-V overview
- VM provisioning & resource allocation
- Snapshot, cloning, templates
Module 8: Storage Systems & Backup
- RAID levels & disk management
- SAN, NAS, DAS architecture
- iSCSI, Fiber Channel basics
- Backup & recovery strategies
Module 9: Security, Monitoring & High Availability
- Physical & network security
- Access controls & audit trails
- Monitoring tools (alerts, logs, dashboards)
- Failover systems & clustering
Module 10: Disaster Recovery & Data Center Automation
- DR planning & RTO/RPO concepts
- Replication & failover methods
- Automation tools for DC operations
- Capstone real-time project
Industry Projects:
- Enterprise Data Center Setup & Rack Deployment
Design and deploy a full data center rack layout including servers, switches, PDUs, and cooling planning.
- Linux Server Provisioning & Automation Project
Install, configure, and automate routine tasks using Bash scripts (user creation, backups, monitoring).
- OpenBMC Remote Server Management Project
Use BMC, IPMI/Redfish tools to perform remote power cycling, firmware updates, and health monitoring.
- VMware/KVM Virtualization Deployment
Set up hypervisors, create virtual machines, configure networks, and optimize resource allocation.
- Data Center Networking & VLAN Segmentation
Configure switches, routing, VLANs, trunking, and secure network segmentation for multi-tier systems.
- SAN/NAS Storage Configuration & Backup Automation
Implement RAID levels, configure SAN/NAS storage, and automate backups with scripts or tools.
- High-Availability Cluster Project
Build a failover cluster with redundancy for critical applications ensuring zero downtime.
- Data Center Monitoring System Implementation
Set up monitoring dashboards using Nagios, Prometheus, or Grafana with alerting and reporting.
- Firewall & Security Hardening Project
Configure firewalls, access control lists, and harden Linux servers for data center-level security.
Who is this program for?
- Students and IT beginners who want to start a career in data centers or IT infrastructure
- Network, Linux, or system administration learners seeking specialization in data center operations
- Working professionals moving into data center engineering, NOC operations, or cloud infrastructure roles
- System administrators aiming to upskill in virtualization, storage, and high-availability systems
- Hardware support engineers wanting to transition to enterprise server management
- DevOps & IT support professionals who need strong infrastructure and automation knowledge
- Fresh graduates aiming for roles in data center operations, server management, or networking
- Professionals preparing for CDSE certification or equivalent data center roles
- Cloud learners who want strong foundations in on-prem & hybrid data centers
- Anyone interested in mastering end-to-end modern data center technologies
How To Apply:
Mobile: 9100348679
Email: coursedivine@gmail.com
