List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Configure and manage core virtual networks | 1.1 Plan and design the virtual network, according to enterprise requirements 1.2 Configure virtual local area networks (VLANs) and security, and virtual switch (vSwitch) ports 1.3 Implement security policies, traffic-shaping and network interface controller (NIC) teaming 1.4 Manage distributed vSwitch connections, vSwitch physical and vSwitch storage adapter connections 1.5 Configure and manage multiple networks |
2. Configure and manage core infrastructure storage and services | 2.1 Obtain the technical storage specifications and system requirements, from the virtualisation software vendors 2.2 Plan and design, the core infrastructure storage environment 2.3 Create, configure and secure the virtual storage connection 2.4 Manage and secure the virtual storage connection 2.5 Install and manage the local and shared data store, including the data store clusters and resource pools 2.6 Configure and manage provisioning services and templates |
3. Secure virtual environment | 3.1 Plan and design the administrative strategies 3.2 Configure the user roles to administer the virtual environment 3.3 Set up user privileges and permissions, according to the enterprise environment |
Evidence of the ability to:
plan and design a virtual network, using the available advanced technologies
configure the virtual network’s security and storage requirements
manage and administer the virtual network at an advanced level.
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:
define current government and industry policies, and guidelines, relating to the development of efficient and reliable, information and communications technology (ICT) environments
determine the current technologies, and processes, designed to produce an efficient and reliable ICT environment
describe the structure, functions, and business organisation of the client
identify the benefits and costs of virtualisation
summarise the procedures and processes for planning, designing and securing virtual environments
specify the design, and configuration, of the available tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines
specify the configuration required to integrate virtual machines into the existing network design
describe the configuration and management of the storage infrastructure.
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
the network’s technical requirements
a range of suitable software.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.