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. Analyse client needs | 1.1 Assess the client requirements 1.2 Assess the existing client or server systems that may be suitable to be virtualised |
2. Analyse the virtualisation host software | 2.1 Assess and compare suitable virtualisation host software, according to the enterprise requirements 2.2 Document the recommendations and provide these to the appropriate person |
3. Evaluate the system requirements | 3.1 Obtain and document the technical specifications, licensing and system requirements from the virtualisation software vendors 3.2 Evaluate, and compare, the system requirements needed to implement virtualisation 3.3 Document the recommendations and provide to the appropriate person |
4. Plan and install the virtualisation host software | 4.1 Plan and prepare, for the host software installation 4.2 Obtain and install the virtualisation host platform 4.3 Test and validate the functionality of the virtualisation host platform, according to the enterprise requirements |
Evidence of the ability to:
identify and apply, the suitable tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines
configure the software applications to manage virtual machines
integrate the virtual machines into the existing network design
test and validate the virtualisation.
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:
determine current government and industry policies, and guidelines, relating to the development of efficient and reliable, information and communications technology (ICT) environments
analyse the current technologies, and processes, designed to produce an efficient and reliable ICT environment
research the current recommendations on sustainability options in ICT design
discuss the benefits of virtualisation
identify and apply, the processes and procedures for installing and configuring virtualisation software and virtual machines
identify and apply, the processes and procedures for configuring virtual machines into network design
determine the structure, functions and business organisation of the client
identify and apply, the available tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines
research the configuration of software applications required to manage virtual machines
research the configuration required to integrate virtual machines into 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:
site or prototype, where virtual machine environments may be implemented
the network’s technical requirements
industry relevant virtualisation software.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.