Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTSUS5187A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSUS5187A - Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and integrate a virtual server in a network to replace multiple physical servers. This is done to reduce power requirements of individual servers.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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to ICT technical staff who install server networks with energy and cost-efficient systems to meet sustainability targets.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Sustainability
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 to implement server virtualisation
  • Assess extent of virtualisation to be implemented using feasibility report and organisational guidelines
  • Analyse existing server infrastructure utilisation
  • Research and analyse alternative virtualisation scenarios including a risk analysis and relative comparisons of each consideration
  • Provide a brief report of proposed preferred plan and describe resources required
  • Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans with any recommendations
       
Element: Design virtual server specification
  • Confirm network operating system, server applications and server design with customer
  • Determine product and vendor architecture and equipment specifications
  • Determine technology and resources within business requirements and budget
       
Element: Install virtual server
  • Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer's specifications
  • Notify customer for site access
  • Create a detailed task list specifying stages and sequence of work required
  • Review hardware and software to ensure compatibility
  • Install the required operating system, additional tools or third-party software as specified in design
  • Patch the operating system and applications to ensure maximum security and reliability
       
Element: Integrate and test virtual server
  • Determine tests to ensure virtual server integration
  • Develop the test plan referring to resources and network impact
  • Run the system tests according to test plan and record outcomes
  • Analyse the error report and make changes as required
  • Test required changes or additions
  • Validate changes or additions against specifications
       
Element: Complete work and document activities
  • Document the installation and integration process according to organisational guidelines
  • Provide user documentation
  • Notify customer and obtain sign off
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

determine and meet client requirements for installation and testing of virtual server

install, integrate and test virtualisation components according to vendor and technical specifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site and equipment on which servers can be virtualised

server virtualisation currently used in industry

relevant documentation, feasibility studies, equipment manuals and other site-related documentation.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate carrying out installation, integration and testing of virtual server

review of plans completed by the candidate for different sites outlining design and resources required

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of methodologies used.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTSUS4183A Install and test renewable energy system for ICT networks

ICTSUS4184A Install and test power management software

ICTSUS4185A Install and test power saving hardware

ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for Power over Ethernet.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical, operational and business related matters

literacy skills to:

interpret technical installation manuals

process and present written information to a diverse range of people

write reports, design solutions and recommendations in required formats

planning and organisational skills to plan, prioritise and monitor own work

problem solving skills to resolve installation issues

research skills to interrogate vendor databases and website to identify different solutions to meet client business specifications

technical skills to evaluate virtual servers and methodologies

Required knowledge

business processes

client business domain, business function and organisation

compatibility issues and resolution procedures

configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks

current industry-accepted products

customer and business liaison

documenting technical specifications

linkage between processes

systems diagnostic features

technologies:

power supply requirements and management

registered random access memory (RAM)

server design and network architecture

set-up and configuration procedures

single and multiple processors

vendor specifications and requirements for software installation

virtual server functionality

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Organisational guidelines may include:

budget allocations

operational costs

organisational cost

projected growth

security.

Appropriate person may include:

IT consultant

IT specialist

network administrator

network manager.

Server applications may include:

database and data warehousing

directory services

file sharing

line of business applications

management

messaging

network and remote access

printer sharing

server virtualisation

terminal services

web services.

Customer may include:

company representative

government department

private organisation.

Equipment may include:

digital subscriber line (DSL) modems

hard drives

hubs

modems and other connectivity devices

monitors

peripheral devices

personal computer

personal digital assistant (PDA)

printers

switches

workstations.

Business requirements may relate to:

network

people

system.

Taskmay include:

activities

function

job

work.

Softwaremay include:

customised

in-house

open source software applications

organisation-specific software

packaged software.

Integration may involve:

power supply requirements and management

registered RAM

requirements for software installation

server design and network architecture

set-up and configuration procedures

single and multiple processors

vendor specifications.

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
Assess extent of virtualisation to be implemented using feasibility report and organisational guidelines 
Analyse existing server infrastructure utilisation 
Research and analyse alternative virtualisation scenarios including a risk analysis and relative comparisons of each consideration 
Provide a brief report of proposed preferred plan and describe resources required 
Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans with any recommendations 
Confirm network operating system, server applications and server design with customer 
Determine product and vendor architecture and equipment specifications 
Determine technology and resources within business requirements and budget 
Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer's specifications 
Notify customer for site access 
Create a detailed task list specifying stages and sequence of work required 
Review hardware and software to ensure compatibility 
Install the required operating system, additional tools or third-party software as specified in design 
Patch the operating system and applications to ensure maximum security and reliability 
Determine tests to ensure virtual server integration 
Develop the test plan referring to resources and network impact 
Run the system tests according to test plan and record outcomes 
Analyse the error report and make changes as required 
Test required changes or additions 
Validate changes or additions against specifications 
Document the installation and integration process according to organisational guidelines 
Provide user documentation 
Notify customer and obtain sign off 

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