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ICTNWK407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and configure client-server applications and services

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTNWK407 - Install and configure client-server applications and services
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure, maintain and support server-side applications as well as client applications on network workstations, in both Windows based and Linux based networks.It applies to individuals working as network administrators and network support staff who implement the installation and configuration of client-server based software.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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:

a client-server based network

appropriate client-server software.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine client -server software requirements
  • Select a client-server solution that best fits the desired outcome for a given scenario
  • Select hardware required to implement the client-server solution for the desired outcome
  • Select an appropriate host operating system for the client’s server software
       
Element: Obtain and configure server application software according to industry best practice
  • Investigate the range of client-server products available for the desired outcome, including commercial and open source
  • Identify hardware requirements
  • Identify available operating system platforms to host the client-server software
       
Element: Install, configure, and manage services to meet business requirements
  • Install client-server software to both server and client hardware according to business guidelines
  • Configure the client-server software according to vendor guidelines
  • Monitor client-server performance to ensure performance, according to business requirements
  • Manage the installation of upgrades and patches to the client-server software environment
  • Backup and maintain client-server software
       
Element: Assess configuration effect on overall network design
  • Identify appropriate utilities to monitor and determine network performance
  • Create network performance benchmarks prior to and on completion of client-server software installation
  • Compare benchmarks to assess performance effect on network after installation of client-server software
       
Element: Test and sign off
  • Test operation of the client-server software to ensure client requirements are met
  • Obtain sign-off from appropriate person
       


Evidence Required

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. Determine client -server software requirements

1.1 Select a client-server solution that best fits the desired outcome for a given scenario

1.2 Select hardware required to implement the client-server solution for the desired outcome

1.3 Select an appropriate host operating system for the client’s server software

2. Obtain and configure server application software according to industry best practice

2.1 Investigate the range of client-server products available for the desired outcome, including commercial and open source

2.2 Identify hardware requirements

2.3 Identify available operating system platforms to host the client-server software

3. Install, configure, and manage services to meet business requirements

3.1 Install client-server software to both server and client hardware according to business guidelines

3.2 Configure the client-server software according to vendor guidelines

3.3 Monitor client-server performance to ensure performance, according to business requirements

3.4 Manage the installation of upgrades and patches to the client-server software environment

3.5 Backup and maintain client-server software

4. Assess configuration effect on overall network design

4.1 Identify appropriate utilities to monitor and determine network performance

4.2 Create network performance benchmarks prior to and on completion of client-server software installation

4.3 Compare benchmarks to assess performance effect on network after installation of client-server software

5. Test and sign off

5.1 Test operation of the client-server software to ensure client requirements are met

5.2 Obtain sign-off from appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

install and configure server based client-server software

install and configure client software to communicate with appropriate server software

test operation of client-server software

identify and implement required updates for client-server software

monitor performance of client-server software

backup and maintain client-server software.

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:

summarise the requirements for client-server applications and services, including:

computer hardware and software required

internet protocol (IP) addressing

networking fundamentals

operating systems

identify and describe the operating system help and support utilities required, including:

procedures for implementing backup and recovery

software installation and configuration

user account and password management

troubleshooting tools and techniques

network diagnostic utilities.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine client -server software requirements

1.1 Select a client-server solution that best fits the desired outcome for a given scenario

1.2 Select hardware required to implement the client-server solution for the desired outcome

1.3 Select an appropriate host operating system for the client’s server software

2. Obtain and configure server application software according to industry best practice

2.1 Investigate the range of client-server products available for the desired outcome, including commercial and open source

2.2 Identify hardware requirements

2.3 Identify available operating system platforms to host the client-server software

3. Install, configure, and manage services to meet business requirements

3.1 Install client-server software to both server and client hardware according to business guidelines

3.2 Configure the client-server software according to vendor guidelines

3.3 Monitor client-server performance to ensure performance, according to business requirements

3.4 Manage the installation of upgrades and patches to the client-server software environment

3.5 Backup and maintain client-server software

4. Assess configuration effect on overall network design

4.1 Identify appropriate utilities to monitor and determine network performance

4.2 Create network performance benchmarks prior to and on completion of client-server software installation

4.3 Compare benchmarks to assess performance effect on network after installation of client-server software

5. Test and sign off

5.1 Test operation of the client-server software to ensure client requirements are met

5.2 Obtain sign-off from appropriate person

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select a client-server solution that best fits the desired outcome for a given scenario 
Select hardware required to implement the client-server solution for the desired outcome 
Select an appropriate host operating system for the client’s server software 
Investigate the range of client-server products available for the desired outcome, including commercial and open source 
Identify hardware requirements 
Identify available operating system platforms to host the client-server software 
Install client-server software to both server and client hardware according to business guidelines 
Configure the client-server software according to vendor guidelines 
Monitor client-server performance to ensure performance, according to business requirements 
Manage the installation of upgrades and patches to the client-server software environment 
Backup and maintain client-server software 
Identify appropriate utilities to monitor and determine network performance 
Create network performance benchmarks prior to and on completion of client-server software installation 
Compare benchmarks to assess performance effect on network after installation of client-server software 
Test operation of the client-server software to ensure client requirements are met 
Obtain sign-off from appropriate person 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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