Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies with the goal of providing a more sustainable information and communications technology (ICT) environment.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who work in the network area of organisations and are responsible for the use of virtual machines to increase sustainability.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Identify virtualisation benefits and features |
1.1 Research and determine government and industry guidelines and policies for use of desktop and server virtualisation 1.2 Identify benefits of virtualisation of desktop and server environments 1.3 Identify available features of current virtualisation software 1.4 Select virtualisation solution based on current and future needs of the client |
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2. Install and configure virtualisation software |
2.1 Identify, clarify and organise requirements of the client relating to virtualisation technologies, following organisational requirements 2.2 Identify the hardware and software, infrastructure components, required to be installed and configured to meet technical requirements 2.3 Install and configure software to provide support for virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems 2.4 Configure virtualisation software application features to accommodate required functionality, relating to client and business needs |
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3. Install and configure virtual machines |
3.1 Install virtual machine consistent with client, commercial and business requirements 3.2 Configure virtual machine consistent with client, commercial and business requirements 3.3 Test functionality of installed virtual machine |
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4. Configure virtual networks of virtual machines |
4.1 Configure IP addressing to match chosen network configuration 4.2 Configure virtual network as host only configuration 4.3 Configure virtual network as bridged configuration 4.4 Configure virtual network as network address translation (NAT) configuration 4.5 Configure services to operate under current network configuration 4.6 Test functionality of virtual network configuration |
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5. Back up and restore virtual machines |
5.1 Back up virtual machine state on shutdown 5.2 Restore state on start-up of virtual machine 5.3 Back up virtual hard drive and software configuration files 5.4 Restore virtual hard drive and software configuration files |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- convey and clarify information
- liaise with clients
- literacy skills to:
- develop and document virtualisation configurations and processes
- record researched information
- planning skills to plan methods for integrating and maintaining a virtualised machine environment
- problem-solving skills to:
- apply solutions in networks, including virtualised machine environments
- deploy rapid deployment of solutions to problems involving virtualised machine environment
- safety awareness skills to apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
- technical skills to apply current best practice to implement sustainability options through virtualisation methodologies and technologies.
Required knowledge
- overview knowledge of:
- current government and industry policies and guidelines related to developing sustainable ICT environments
- current technologies and processes designed to produce a sustainable ICT environment
- detailed knowledge of:
- available tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines
- structure, function and business organisation of client
- configuration of software applications required to manage virtual machines
- configuration required to integrate virtual machines into existing network design.
Evidence Guide
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.
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
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.
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Government and industry may include: |
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Virtualisation software may include: |
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Client may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Hardware may include: |
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Commercial and business requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Networking
