Design, build and test network servers

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTNWK540, 'Design, build and test network servers'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Design, build and test network servers' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Plan and design network servers

1.1 Identify network server performance and data migration specifications according to organisational requirements

1.2 Design and document configuration of network services and server applications according to organisational requirements

1.3 Prototype design and update documentation

1.4 Develop test plan and confirm alignment according to organisational requirements

1.5 Submit documented plan and obtain sign of from required personnel

2. Prepare for network server installation

2.1 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures according to network design specifications

2.2 Determine network and user disruptions and communicate to required personnel

2.3 Back up local data according to network design specifications

3. Build and configure servers

3.1 Install network operating system according to design specifications

3.2 Install additional tools and required third-party software applications according to network server requirements

3.3 Implement security design and patch operating system and application according to network design specifications

3.4 Configure network services, restore local data and provide automatic updates according to network design specifications

3.5 Implement security design to prevent unauthorised access to system according to network design specifications

3.6 Reconnect and reconfigure connectivity devices according to network server requirements

3.7 Configure update services to provide automatic updates for operating system and applications

3.8 Restore local data to new server

3.9 Implement backup and recovery methods and enable restoration capability in the event of a disaster

4. Test and reconfigure network servers

4.1 Test server and benchmark against network design specifications and document outcomes

4.2 Identify and remediate identified server operating issues according to network design specifications

4.3 Test and validate changes and additions against organisational requirements

5. Complete and document network design and installation process

5.1 Document server configuration, server status and operational changes

5.2 Complete required documentation report and notification of server status

5.3 Clean up and restore worksite according to organisational requirements