Required skills

Planning and designing servers

Performance analysis at the system and component level

Basic costbenefit comparisons including return on investment ROI and total cost of ownership TCO in relation to applications NOSs and overall server design

Product analysis

The use of tools for measuring eg generic benchmarks software sizing models workload testing performance monitoring

Required knowledge

Features of current server applications depending on requirements eg Lotus NotesNovell GroupWise for messaging

ApacheMS IIS for web services

Novel Border ManagerMS Proxy server for network services

OracleMS SQL serverIBM DB for databases and data warehousing Novell Directory ServicesiPlanet for directory services

HP OpenviewIntel LAN Desk Server ManagerCA UniCenter for management

SAPPeopleSoftBaan for line of business applications

MS Terminal serverCitrix MetaFrame for terminal services

Linux Terminal Services

SMB servers Linux BSDbased

Features of a range of hardware components including

Single and multiple processors

Memory SD and RD RAM memory leads bandwidth

Chassis size thermals EMI specifications security drive bays cable management ease of maintenance LEDLCD panels aesthetics

Disk drives and internalexternal storage devices RAID solutions and functionality drive formats backup systems DATDLTAIT storage area networks SANs

Load balancers

Power supply requirements and management protection backuplineconditioningsurge suppression power budgeting

Hot plug peripherals PCI expansion cards power supplies hard drives fans

Ancillaries racks keyboard monitor cabinets air flow

Scaling up and scaling out

Fault tolerant failover clusters

The data bus SA bus PCI bus

Memory cache and storage cache in relation to server performance and scalability

Current storage interfaces IDE SCSI SSA and Fibre Channel in relation to storage selection

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

Assessment must confirm the ability to select the required hardware and software and design the server based on business and technical requirements

To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to

Server hardware

Requirements documentation

Business planning documentation

Network operating software

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical andor management requirements evaluation and coordination would be characteristic

The demonstration of competency may also require selfdirected application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment services and techniques for self and others

Assessment must ensure

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions Group or team coordination may also be involved

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts andor technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Client may include but is not limited to:

Requirements may be in reference to:

Server -one or more servers depending on size and functionality of website and may include:

Server application

Network operating system may include features relating to:

Business requirements may include:

System may include but is not limited to:

Hardware may include but is not limited to:

Solution may include but is not limited to: