1. Prepare to use virtualisation technologies
   • . Identify enterprise requirements and determine the need for desktop virtualisation software
   • . Identify virtualisation vendors and the different types of virtualisation technology they offer
   • . Identify, review and select desktop virtualisation software where appropriate
   • . Select suitable desktop virtualisation software
2. Use desktop virtualisation software to assist in solving organisational problems
   • . Test desktop virtualisation software
   • . Use features and functions of desktop virtualisation software in an organisational context, in line with environmental factors
   • . Demonstrate depth of knowledge of the desktop virtualisation technologies to an accepted industry standard
   • . Access and use sources of information relating to the desktop virtualisation technology
3. Evaluate desktop virtualisation software performance
   • . Review the effect of desktop virtualisation software on the benefits to the enterprise
   • . Seek feedback from users, where appropriate, and update desktop

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.