Standards & Resources
The standard behind every build
BICSI publications define how ICT infrastructure is designed, installed and managed. Practitioners write them, projects worldwide use them, and every BICSI exam is built on them.
The manuals
Five publications
| Publication | What it covers | Credentials it supports |
|---|---|---|
| TDMMTelecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 15th edition | Design of telecommunications distribution systems in buildings and campuses | RCDD |
| ITSIMMInformation Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual, 8th edition | Installation methods and best practice for structured cabling | INST1, INSTC, INSTF, TECH |
| OSPDRMOutside Plant Design Reference Manual | Aerial, underground and campus plant design | OSP |
| TPMRMTelecommunications Project Management Reference Manual, 2nd edition | Managing ICT infrastructure projects | RTPM |
| ANSI/BICSI 002Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices | The Data Center design standard | DCDC |
Editions are as listed on bicsi-saudi.org. The manual-to-credential mapping still needs confirming against bicsi.org. [Other ANSI/BICSI standards to feature]
Which manual governs what
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