Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure core cloud services including compute, storage, databases and autoscaling according to business needs and workload.
The unit applies to cloud computing architects, developers and cloud engineers utilising cloud services and those engaged in deploying cloud computing solutions for a business.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and secure access to cloud environment | 1.1 Discuss and compare different cloud computing solutions, models and services according to business requirements and needs 1.2 Identify impact of shared security responsibility models 1.3 Select best cloud computing solution and service according to business requirements and needs 1.4 Access account on cloud platform according to business requirements and needs 1.5 Identify user access protocols and policies according to business requirements and needs 1.6 Configure access functions within cloud environment according to users, groups and required permissions 1.7 Identify and assign security responsibilities according to security policies, business protocols and work function 1.8 Define workload according to business requirements and needs |
2. Deploy virtual network | 2.1 Create users and groups to create and manage infrastructure according to business requirements and needs 2.2 Create virtual multi-tier network to support core services and autoscaling 2.3 Create virtual machine according to business processing and operating system requirements 2.4 Define, add and expand storage on virtual machine according to business requirements and needs 2.5 Deploy a managed database within virtual network according to business requirements and needs 2.6 Test external network access and access between resources within virtual network and fix errors |
3. Set up automatic scaling | 3.1 Configure and apply autoscaling to virtual machines to scale according to business defined metrics 3.2 Test automatic scaling and fix errors as required |
4. Finalise virtual network infrastructure | 4.1 Document and communicate work to required personnel 4.2 Seek and respond to feedback as required 4.3 Save and store user documentation according to organisational policies and procedures |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and to:
build at least one simple virtual network capable of supporting a workload using cloud services
configure compute, storage, database and autoscaling resources within virtual network
conduct simple tests to confirm access to resources.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
industry technology standards used in cloud computing solutions and services
industry standard hardware and software products, their general features, capabilities and application, including storage technology
principles and functions of cloud computing solutions and technologies, including:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Platforms as a Service (PaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
different cost models and cloud economic theories as they apply to different cloud services and non-cloud services, and benefits to each
functions, features and uses of different virtual machine, networking and scaling options, including:
virtual machine sizing including CPU, memory, storage and network bandwidth
load balancing and autoscaling
performance monitoring and alarms
storage backups and lifecycle
virtual networks and traffic routing
functions, benefits and differences of:
vertical and horizontal scaling
virtual and physical machines
relational, data warehouse and no SQL databases
self-hosted, managed and cloud-native database solutions
storage options including:
block storage
object storage
archive storage
network filesystems
user, business and vendor responsibilities according to shared security responsibility models
user access protocols and policies according to organisation hierarchy and job function
security policies, protocols and mechanisms as they relate to cloud technologies and methodologies including:
securities as it applies to limiting network traffic within virtual networks
security responsibilities as it applies to different work functions and user access
purpose of domain name system (DNS) required to connect remote servers when web browsing
functions, uses and differences of cloud models, including:
on-premise and private cloud
hybrid cloud
public cloud.
Assessment Conditions
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:
cloud vendor service provider
cloud managed database service
internet and web browser
data to gather information from to determine output and user requirements, including user access and business protocols.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
Reading | Analyses and consolidates information and data from a range of sources against defined criteria and requirements, and checks for accuracy and completeness |
Writing | Records required information and prepares documentation outlining work performed using appropriate language |
Learning | Identifies ideas for other applications and considers them in current contexts |
Planning and organising | Plans and implements routine tasks and workload, making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, and seeks assistance in setting priorities |
Self-management skills | Makes low-impact decisions within familiar situations, based on a range of predefined or routine solutions, and evaluates effectiveness of outcome |
Sectors
Cloud computing