Assessor Resource
ICTTEN8194A
Investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Telecommunication planning engineers and senior technical staff apply the skills and knowledge in this unit to investigate the application of cloud networks (infrastructure-as-a-service) in telecommunications switching.
Technical planners develop strategies to accommodate shortfalls in capacity and functionality for a switching network, and develop solutions for network growth using emerging technologies.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate the application of cloud networks (infrastructure-as-a-service) in telecommunications switching.
Most infrastructure-based services are embedded in physical infrastructure. Cloud computing and infrastructure-as-a-service changes the focus from the physical infrastructure to the new world of virtual infrastructure. No longer are services built around floor space, servers or ports, but rather around virtual machine (VM) images, application instances, and virtualised storage and networks.
Scalability, cost savings, security, flexibility of infrastructure and energy consumption are significant factors when business considers cloud networks. Applications involving cloud networks are developed to support business strategies.
Cloud network solutions support the application of Next Generation Technologies (NGN).
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
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