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Evidence Guide: ICTTEN810 - Investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching

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ICTTEN810 - Investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Evaluate current physical network infrastructure

  1. Analyse scalability, functionality, cost, security and energy consumption of existing physical network infrastructure
  2. Report on shortfalls and risks of existing physical infrastructure in accommodating network growth and increased functionality
  3. Investigate capacity and functionality shortfalls of existing physical infrastructure to highlight limitations of the existing switching network
  4. Document estimated costs and issues associated with meeting capacity and functionality shortfalls using existing physical infrastructure
Analyse scalability, functionality, cost, security and energy consumption of existing physical network infrastructure

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Report on shortfalls and risks of existing physical infrastructure in accommodating network growth and increased functionality

Completed
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Investigate capacity and functionality shortfalls of existing physical infrastructure to highlight limitations of the existing switching network

Completed
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Document estimated costs and issues associated with meeting capacity and functionality shortfalls using existing physical infrastructure

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Investigate the application of cloud networks

  1. Analyse trends in cloud networks (infrastructure-as-a-service), technologies and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architectures against rapid changes in the landscape
  2. Determine applicability of cloud networks (infrastructure- as-a-service) to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network
  3. Assess risks in using cloud networks to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network
  4. Evaluate a range of cloud network solutions and justify selection of an optimum network switching solution
  5. Develop solution elements using a series of small project elements
  6. Produce a cloud network alternative solution to emulate the existing core network of a service provider
Analyse trends in cloud networks (infrastructure-as-a-service), technologies and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architectures against rapid changes in the landscape

Completed
Date:

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Determine applicability of cloud networks (infrastructure- as-a-service) to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

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Assess risks in using cloud networks to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

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Evaluate a range of cloud network solutions and justify selection of an optimum network switching solution

Completed
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Develop solution elements using a series of small project elements

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Produce a cloud network alternative solution to emulate the existing core network of a service provider

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Analyse the impact of the cloud network solution for system integration and across business domains

  1. Prepare a plan for organisational change control processes and integration of cloud network solutions within a complete network infrastructure
  2. Prepare a test scenario and produce a test management schedule for the testing process of system elements and interfaces using simulation
  3. Use integration document software to replicate issues exhibited in test environment
  4. Certify cloud network solution compatibility and compliance to requirements using the web-based test management tool (quality centre) to conduct performance evaluation tests
  5. Analyse test reports to evaluate load balancing and network security issues in test environment
  6. Document and resolve conflicts detected in simulation testing
Prepare a plan for organisational change control processes and integration of cloud network solutions within a complete network infrastructure

Completed
Date:

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Prepare a test scenario and produce a test management schedule for the testing process of system elements and interfaces using simulation

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Use integration document software to replicate issues exhibited in test environment

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Certify cloud network solution compatibility and compliance to requirements using the web-based test management tool (quality centre) to conduct performance evaluation tests

Completed
Date:

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Analyse test reports to evaluate load balancing and network security issues in test environment

Completed
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Document and resolve conflicts detected in simulation testing

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Develop a business case for implementation of a cloud network

  1. Prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the cloud network solution as a business case to evaluate the return on investment (RoI)
  2. Investigate staging of the solution and timing implementation of project elements as a scenario for real life implementation
  3. Research and report on key features of cloud network implementation in a business case study
Prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the cloud network solution as a business case to evaluate the return on investment (RoI)

Completed
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Investigate staging of the solution and timing implementation of project elements as a scenario for real life implementation

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Research and report on key features of cloud network implementation in a business case study

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate current physical network infrastructure

1.1 Analyse scalability, functionality, cost, security and energy consumption of existing physical network infrastructure

1.2 Report on shortfalls and risks of existing physical infrastructure in accommodating network growth and increased functionality

1.3 Investigate capacity and functionality shortfalls of existing physical infrastructure to highlight limitations of the existing switching network

1.4 Document estimated costs and issues associated with meeting capacity and functionality shortfalls using existing physical infrastructure

2. Investigate the application of cloud networks

2.1 Analyse trends in cloud networks (infrastructure-as-a-service), technologies and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architectures against rapid changes in the landscape

2.2 Determine applicability of cloud networks (infrastructure- as-a-service) to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

2.3 Assess risks in using cloud networks to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

2.4 Evaluate a range of cloud network solutions and justify selection of an optimum network switching solution

2.5 Develop solution elements using a series of small project elements

2.6 Produce a cloud network alternative solution to emulate the existing core network of a service provider

3. Analyse the impact of the cloud network solution for system integration and across business domains

3.1 Prepare a plan for organisational change control processes and integration of cloud network solutions within a complete network infrastructure

3.2 Prepare a test scenario and produce a test management schedule for the testing process of system elements and interfaces using simulation

3.3 Use integration document software to replicate issues exhibited in test environment

3.4 Certify cloud network solution compatibility and compliance to requirements using the web-based test management tool (quality centre) to conduct performance evaluation tests

3.5 Analyse test reports to evaluate load balancing and network security issues in test environment

3.6 Document and resolve conflicts detected in simulation testing

4. Develop a business case for implementation of a cloud network

4.1 Prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the cloud network solution as a business case to evaluate the return on investment (RoI)

4.2 Investigate staging of the solution and timing implementation of project elements as a scenario for real life implementation

4.3 Research and report on key features of cloud network implementation in a business case study

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate current physical network infrastructure

1.1 Analyse scalability, functionality, cost, security and energy consumption of existing physical network infrastructure

1.2 Report on shortfalls and risks of existing physical infrastructure in accommodating network growth and increased functionality

1.3 Investigate capacity and functionality shortfalls of existing physical infrastructure to highlight limitations of the existing switching network

1.4 Document estimated costs and issues associated with meeting capacity and functionality shortfalls using existing physical infrastructure

2. Investigate the application of cloud networks

2.1 Analyse trends in cloud networks (infrastructure-as-a-service), technologies and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architectures against rapid changes in the landscape

2.2 Determine applicability of cloud networks (infrastructure- as-a-service) to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

2.3 Assess risks in using cloud networks to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

2.4 Evaluate a range of cloud network solutions and justify selection of an optimum network switching solution

2.5 Develop solution elements using a series of small project elements

2.6 Produce a cloud network alternative solution to emulate the existing core network of a service provider

3. Analyse the impact of the cloud network solution for system integration and across business domains

3.1 Prepare a plan for organisational change control processes and integration of cloud network solutions within a complete network infrastructure

3.2 Prepare a test scenario and produce a test management schedule for the testing process of system elements and interfaces using simulation

3.3 Use integration document software to replicate issues exhibited in test environment

3.4 Certify cloud network solution compatibility and compliance to requirements using the web-based test management tool (quality centre) to conduct performance evaluation tests

3.5 Analyse test reports to evaluate load balancing and network security issues in test environment

3.6 Document and resolve conflicts detected in simulation testing

4. Develop a business case for implementation of a cloud network

4.1 Prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the cloud network solution as a business case to evaluate the return on investment (RoI)

4.2 Investigate staging of the solution and timing implementation of project elements as a scenario for real life implementation

4.3 Research and report on key features of cloud network implementation in a business case study

Evidence of ability to:

evaluate the current physical network infrastructure’s capacity and functionality shortfalls

investigate application of cloud networks and plan architectural design

develop components of cloud networking solution for meeting capacity and functionality requirements of the network

assess risks in using cloud networks to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

analyse impact of integration of cloud network solution on network

prepare a test plan with test scenario and produce a test management schedule

use integration document and software test management tools to replicate issues exhibited in test environment

certify cloud network solution compatibility and compliance

prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the cloud network solution

develop a business case for implementation of a cloud network.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

analyse components of infrastructure-as-a-service solutions

summarise existing digital switching technology in service provider’s core network

outline information required to develop architectural solutions

explain integration document software

explain new cloud network technologies

provide a detailed summary of cloud networking transmission, transmitter and receiver architecture and their associated infrastructure

outline performance and integration requirements

prepare and/or interpret technical documentation

outline protocols as used on multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) and infrastructure-as-a-service

provide a detailed explanation of network components and their functions

explain specific organisational requirements relating to computer systems

summarise typical issues and challenges that occur with system changes.