Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies, with the goal of providing a more sustainable information and communications technology (ICT) environment.
It applies to individuals working as senior networking staff responsible for increasing the sustainability of an organisation, by using virtualisation technologies.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to configure the virtual environment | 1.1 Obtain the technical specifications and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors 1.2 Review the environmental requirements for installing the virtualisation software |
2. Install and configure the support services | 2.1 Install and configure the required services and ports, according to virtualisation software vendors 2.2 Install and configure virtualisation client and server management software, according to the enterprise requirements 2.3 Install, configure and manage environmental requirements to ensure that virtual machines function 2.4 Configure virtual machines, using remote client management software |
3. Design and configure the virtual network | 3.1 Plan and design the virtual network, according to client needs 3.2 Install and configure the virtual networks 3.3 Verify the functionality of virtualisation network, according to the enterprise requirements |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
obtain the visualisation specifications from vendors, and compare them with the environmental requirements
install, configure and test, virtual machines
manage the environmental requirements
install and use software tools.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify and summarise, current government and industry policies, and guidelines, related to the development of sustainable information and communication technology (ICT) environments
describe the current technologies, and processes, designed to produce a sustainable ICT environment
outline the available tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines
explain the configuration of software applications required to manage virtual machines
explain the configuration required to integrate virtual machines into the existing network design
outline the structure, function and business organisation of the client.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in networking, and include access to:
a site or prototype where virtual machine environments may be implemented
the network’s technical requirements
industry relevant virtualisation software.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.3 | Recognises and interprets technical, manufacturer and organisational documentation, to determine and confirm job requirements |
Writing | 1.1, 1.2, 3.1 | Prepares documentation expressing ideas, explores complex issues, and is constructed logically, succinctly and accurately Writes and edits computer code, and technical data, ensuring the correct syntax and accuracy |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 2.2 | Takes full responsibility for identifying and considering the relevant organisational protocols and policies for designing, configuring and managing virtual networks in a virtual environment |
Interact with Others | 1.1, 3.1, 3.3 | Collaborates with others, sharing information to build strong work groups Elicits feedback and provides feedback to others |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1-2.4 | Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world May operate from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, regularly reviewing priorities and performance during implementation, identifying and addressing any issues Actively identifies systems, devices and applications with the potential to meet current and/or future needs Responds intuitively to problems requiring immediate resolution, using understanding of the context to recognise anomalies and deviations from normal expectations, in a virtualised machine environment |
Sectors
Networking