ASSOCIATE COURSE SYLLABUS – INFRASTRUCTURE
Course Aims and Objectives
Iasa Infrastructure Architect training provides a platform from which practicing infrastructure architects
develop skills in infrastructure engineering and delivery practices. This training prepares students to take
the CITA- Associate Infrastructure exam which includes questions from this course and the pre-work BTS
materials.
After this course, you will be able to:
 Develop a solid operational approach across primary business elements (people, process and
technology).
 Refine conceptual design features and functionality.
 Reach requirements while balancing quality attributes and costs.
 Establish a process for peer review and design validation.
 Reduce expenditures related to power and cooling.
Format and Procedures
Each day the course instructor will guide students through, discussions and recommended best
practice for delivery of Infrastructure architecture and value. Student’s progress through detailed
definitions and ontology, instructor and student led discussions, Offline and online workshops and
industry case studies based on the fictitious Tinkleman company scenarios.
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($125).
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requirements.
Prerequisites
Minimum: Knowledge of the IT Body of Knowledge (ITABoK) - Downloadable materials included
in membership (separate registration is required). Business Technology Strategy pre-work
materials included.
Recommended: CITA-Foundation Certification
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Module 1: Dynamic Datacenter
Lesson 1 – Datacenter and Operations Platform
Lesson 2 – Network Platform
Lesson 3 – Telephony and Communications Platform
Lesson 4 – Compute Platform (Server and Devices)
Lesson 5 – Data Management Platform
Workshop
Module 2: Dynamic Systems
Lesson 1 – Computing Platform
Lesson 2 – Identity Management Platform
Lesson 3 – Application Platform
Lesson 4 – Collaboration Platform
Lesson 5 – Productivity Platform
Lesson 6 – Management Platform
Workshop
Module 3: Design, Patterns and Models
Lesson 1: Designing for Infrastructure
Lesson 2: Tiers, Zones and Containers
Lesson 3: Network and Addressing
Lesson 4: Devices and Configuration
Lesson 5: Platforms and Services
Workshop
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Module 4: Frameworks, Methodologies and Tools
Lesson 1: Infrastructure Frameworks
Lesson 2: Methodologies
Lesson 3: Industry Standards (ITIL, MOF, COBIT)
Lesson 4: Tools
Workshop
Module 5: Dynamic IT
Lesson 1 – Business of Infrastructure
Lesson 2 – Center of Excellence
Lesson 3 – Support Platform
Lesson 3 – Compliance and Security Platform
Workshop
Module 6: Architecture throughout the Lifecycle
Lesson 1 – The language of Infrastructure Architects
Lesson 2 – Working with Other Architects
Lesson 3 – Your Role Before, During and After Delivery
Lesson 4 – Day in the Life of an Infrastructure Architect
Lesson 5 – Professional Growth: Mentoring, Contribution and Continued Learning
Workshop
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