1. Manage resources
   • . Monitor and adjust resources to ensure virtual environment performance functions according to enterprise requirements
   • . Verify functionality of virtual environment
2. Manage virtual machines
   • . Use migration tools to convert a physical machine to a virtual machine
   • . Select appropriate deployment methods for a virtual machine
   • . Create and deploy a virtual machine using installation media
   • . Create and deploy a virtual machine using automated templates
   • . Use virtual machine snapshots to reverse or implement changes to a virtual machine
3. Ensure high availability
   • . Plan and design strategy to ensure virtual environment high availability
   • . Identify and select suitable resources for high availability implementation, according to enterprise requirements
   • . Configure virtual machine environment to ensure high availability
   • . Configure virtual machine environment to provide live migration
   • . Plan and design backup strategy
   • . Back up and recover a virtual machine using and integrating third-party tools

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.