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ICTNWK420
Install and configure virtual machines

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and implement virtualisation solutions to meet organisational needs in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment.

It applies to individuals who work in the network area of organisations and are responsible for the virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

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Research and determine government and industry guidelines and policies for use of desktop and server virtualisation 
Determine and document current and future requirements of organisations based on guidelines, policies and organisational structure 
Identify benefits and detriments of virtualisation of desktop and server environments relevant to needs of organisation 
Identify available features of current virtualisation software relevant to needs of organisation 
Select virtualisation solutions based on current and future needs of organisation 
Seek and obtain feedback on selected virtualisation solution from organisation and incorporate feedback into selected virtualisation solutions 
Identify, clarify and document technical requirements of organisation relating to virtualisation technologies including virtual machines, virtual networks, and virtualisation software 
Identify and document hardware, software, network, and infrastructure components required to be installed and configured to meet technical requirements 
Seek and obtain feedback on technical requirements and documented components from organisation and incorporate feedback into technical requirements and documented components 
Install and configure software to provide support for virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems according to technical requirements 
Configure virtualisation software application features to accommodate required functionality according to organisational needs 
Install and configure virtual machines according to technical requirements 
Install and configure virtual networks according to technical requirements 
Test functionality of installed virtual machines and virtual networks against technical requirements and rectify errors 

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