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ICTNWK540 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design, build and test network servers

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTNWK540 - Design, build and test network servers
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test servers in complex network environments.It applies to individuals who are employed in network or systems engineering roles or similar and are required to design and build network servers in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

a site where server installation may be conducted

server specifications

industry standard hardware

networked (LAN) computers

server diagnostic software

switching equipment

organisational deliverables relating to building network servers

wide area network (WAN) service point of presence

end user device.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and design network servers
  • Identify network server performance and data migration specifications according to organisational requirements
  • Design and document configuration of network services and server applications according to organisational requirements
  • Prototype design and update documentation
  • Develop test plan and confirm alignment according to organisational requirements
  • Submit documented plan and obtain sign of from required personnel
       
Element: Prepare for network server installation
  • Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures according to network design specifications
  • Determine network and user disruptions and communicate to required personnel
  • Back up local data according to network design specifications
       
Element: Build and configure servers
  • Install network operating system according to design specifications
  • Install additional tools and required third-party software applications according to network server requirements
  • Implement security design and patch operating system and application according to network design specifications
  • Configure network services, restore local data and provide automatic updates according to network design specifications
  • Implement security design to prevent unauthorised access to system according to network design specifications
  • Reconnect and reconfigure connectivity devices according to network server requirements
  • Configure update services to provide automatic updates for operating system and applications
  • Restore local data to new server
  • Implement backup and recovery methods and enable restoration capability in the event of a disaster
       
Element: Test and reconfigure network servers
  • Test server and benchmark against network design specifications and document outcomes
  • Identify and remediate identified server operating issues according to network design specifications
  • Test and validate changes and additions against organisational requirements
       
Element: Complete and document network design and installation process
  • Document server configuration, server status and operational changes
  • Complete required documentation report and notification of server status
  • Clean up and restore worksite according to organisational requirements
       


Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

produce a design report for at least one server with complex user and network service requirements

prepare and install a network server on at least one occasion.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

document work plans and processes

configure a wide range of server network and security services, including:

domain name system (DNS)

dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

web and proxy mail

file transfer protocol (FTP)

firewall.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

features of industry standard network operating systems (NOS)

industry standard server applications compatibility issues and resolution procedures

industry standard network service configuration, including:

domain name system (DNS)

dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

file transfer protocol (FTP)

mail

network time protocol (NTP)

proxy

server messages block (SMB)

web

industry standard network service management including start, stop, restart and start on boot

network service security features, including server firewall configuration

troubleshooting tools and techniques including network diagnostic utilities

industry standard operating system installation and operation issues, including:

installation media

boot process and diagnosing boot failures

operating system rescue environment

operating system help and support utilities

performance monitoring tools and tuning options

compatibility issues and resolution procedures

high availability options for servers

file and print management

data security and storage measures required on networked server, including:

user authentication and directory services

best practice procedures for implementing backup and recovery

error and event logging and reporting

storage options, including file systems and disk partitioning schemes.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify network server performance and data migration specifications according to organisational requirements 
Design and document configuration of network services and server applications according to organisational requirements 
Prototype design and update documentation 
Develop test plan and confirm alignment according to organisational requirements 
Submit documented plan and obtain sign of from required personnel 
Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures according to network design specifications 
Determine network and user disruptions and communicate to required personnel 
Back up local data according to network design specifications 
Install network operating system according to design specifications 
Install additional tools and required third-party software applications according to network server requirements 
Implement security design and patch operating system and application according to network design specifications 
Configure network services, restore local data and provide automatic updates according to network design specifications 
Implement security design to prevent unauthorised access to system according to network design specifications 
Reconnect and reconfigure connectivity devices according to network server requirements 
Configure update services to provide automatic updates for operating system and applications 
Restore local data to new server 
Implement backup and recovery methods and enable restoration capability in the event of a disaster 
Test server and benchmark against network design specifications and document outcomes 
Identify and remediate identified server operating issues according to network design specifications 
Test and validate changes and additions against organisational requirements 
Document server configuration, server status and operational changes 
Complete required documentation report and notification of server status 
Clean up and restore worksite according to organisational requirements 

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