Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Manage resources

1.1 Monitor and adjust resources, to ensure virtual environment performance functions according to enterprise requirements

1.2 Verify the functionality of the virtual environment

2. Manage virtual machines

2.1 Use migration tools to convert a physical machine to a virtual machine

2.2 Select the appropriate deployment methods for a virtual machine

2.3 Create and deploy a virtual machine, using installation media

2.4 Create and deploy a virtual machine, using automated templates

2.5 Use virtual machine snapshots to reverse, or implement, changes to a virtual machine

3. Ensure high availability

3.1 Plan and design a strategy, to ensure high availability of the virtual environment

3.2 Identify and select suitable resources for high availability implementation, according to the enterprise requirements

3.3 Configure the virtual machine environment to ensure high availability

3.4 Configure the virtual machine environment to provide live migration

3.5 Plan and design a backup strategy

3.6 Back up, and recover, a virtual machine using and integrating third-party tools

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2

• Gathers, interprets and analyses technical and organisational data to determine requirements, according to client needs

Writing

1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.5

• Prepares documentation that expresses ideas and explores complex issues, and is constructed logically, succinctly and accurately
• Writes and edits computer code, and technical data, ensuring the correct syntax and accuracy

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2

• Liaises with clients about operational requirements, using specific and relevant language
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2

• Takes full responsibility for identifying and considering, the relevant policies and legislative requirements in the management of an enterprise’s virtual computing environment

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6

• Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world and understands the uses, and potential, of new technology
• May operate from a broad conceptual plan, developing operational detail in stages and regularly reviewing priorities, and performance, during implementation, and identifying, and addressing any issues
• Monitors the outcomes of decisions, considering the results from a range of perspectives, and identifying key concepts and principles that may be adaptable in the future
• Uses a nuanced understanding of context to recognise anomalies and subtle deviations to normal expectations, focusing attention and quickly remedying any problems as they arise

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTNWK527 Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment

ICANWK527B Manage an enterprise virtual computing environment

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.