Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install, upgrade and maintain network operations.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- The nature of the administration work is established from network specifications and in consultation with appropriate person(s).
- Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work.
- Unix system variants, versions and updates needed to maintain the computers and networks are identified and obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
- Install, upgrade and maintain Unix-based computers and network operations
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Unix operating system is installed upgraded and configured on computers and servers in accordance with developer’s instructions and network requirements.
- Devices and drivers, desktop environment, network protocols and services and system security are implemented in accordance with requirements.
- Access to resources is configured within the limitations specified for each users.
- Unix-based network malfunctions are identified and rectified using logical techniques and drawing knowledge of devices and drivers, storage, basic network protocols, connections and services and system security configuration processes.
- Network performance and reliability is monitored and optimised in accordance with established procedures.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Unix-based network administration is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services.
- Document network administration activities.