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ICTNWK402
Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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 who work in the network area of organisations and are responsible for the use of virtual machines to increase sustainability.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

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

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 hardware, software and 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

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

4. Configure virtual networks of virtual machines

4.1 Configure internet protocol (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

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

Evidence of the ability to:

apply sustainability practices related to current information and communications technology (ICT) network design

research, identify and develop a virtual machine environment

implement and maintain a virtual machine environment.

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:

summarise the current government and industry policies and guidelines related to developing sustainable ICT environments

identify and describe current technologies and processes designed to produce a sustainable ICT environment

state the available tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines

define the structure, function and business organisation of client

outline the configuration of software applications required to manage virtual machines

describe the configuration requirements required to integrate virtual machines into an existing network design.

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 the network industry, and include access to:

a site or prototype where virtual machine environments may be implemented

network technical requirements

software tools to support implementation of virtual machines.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

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

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 hardware, software and 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

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

4. Configure virtual networks of virtual machines

4.1 Configure internet protocol (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

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

Evidence of the ability to:

apply sustainability practices related to current information and communications technology (ICT) network design

research, identify and develop a virtual machine environment

implement and maintain a virtual machine environment.

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:

summarise the current government and industry policies and guidelines related to developing sustainable ICT environments

identify and describe current technologies and processes designed to produce a sustainable ICT environment

state the available tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines

define the structure, function and business organisation of client

outline the configuration of software applications required to manage virtual machines

describe the configuration requirements required to integrate virtual machines into an existing network design.

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 the network industry, and include access to:

a site or prototype where virtual machine environments may be implemented

network technical requirements

software tools to support implementation of virtual machines.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research and determine government and industry guidelines and policies for use of desktop and server virtualisation 
Identify benefits of virtualisation of desktop and server environments 
Identify available features of current virtualisation software 
Select virtualisation solution based on current and future needs of the client 
Identify, clarify and organise requirements of the client relating to virtualisation technologies, following organisational requirements 
Identify hardware, software and infrastructure components required to be installed and configured to meet technical requirements 
Install and configure software to provide support for virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems 
Configure virtualisation software application features to accommodate required functionality, relating to client and business needs 
Install virtual machine consistent with client, commercial and business requirements 
Configure virtual machine consistent with client, commercial and business requirements 
Test functionality of installed virtual machine 
Configure internet protocol (IP) addressing to match chosen network configuration 
Configure virtual network as host only configuration 
Configure virtual network as bridged configuration 
Configure virtual network as network address translation (NAT) configuration 
Configure services to operate under current network configuration 
Test functionality of virtual network configuration 
Back up virtual machine state on shutdown 
Restore state on start-up of virtual machine 
Back up virtual hard drive and software configuration files 
Restore virtual hard drive and software configuration files 

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