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ICTPRG504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Deploy an application to a production environment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTPRG504 - Deploy an application to a production environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to install, uninstall, and configure an application to a production environment.It applies to individuals responsible for the software deployments of enterprise applications. They may work as application developers, administrators, release managers or deployment coordinators.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 programming and software development industry, and include access to:

sufficient privileges to install packages on client and server system

database management system software

specific tools and licences, depending on the particular platform.

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: Plan a software installation
  • Determine if a client system and a server system meet the requirements for installation
  • Determine an installation method
  • Review the security requirements
  • Prepare a software-installation plan
       
Element: Perform the software installation
  • Create an install package for an application
  • Test the install package in a test environment
  • Deploy the install package to a production environment
       
Element: Plan and test an application removal
  • Create an uninstall package for removal of installed components
  • Test the uninstall package in a test environment
       
Element: Perform the database installation
  • Deploy a database from the development environment to the production environment
  • Specify the connection string to the database
       
Element: Manage an application configuration
  • Configure the application to use parameters that are valid for the production environment
  • Use the configuration files to modify the deployment variables
  • Configure the security features in an application
       


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. Plan a software installation

1.1 Determine if a client system and a server system meet the requirements for installation

1.2 Determine an installation method

1.3 Review the security requirements

1.4 Prepare a software-installation plan

2. Perform the software installation

2.1 Create an install package for an application

2.2 Test the install package in a test environment

2.3 Deploy the install package to a production environment

3. Plan and test an application removal

3.1 Create an uninstall package for removal of installed components

3.2 Test the uninstall package in a test environment

4. Perform the database installation

4.1 Deploy a database from the development environment to the production environment

4.2 Specify the connection string to the database

5. Manage an application configuration

5.1 Configure the application to use parameters that are valid for the production environment

5.2 Use the configuration files to modify the deployment variables

5.3 Configure the security features in an application

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare plans for software installation taking into account data, resource and security requirements

create application install and uninstall packages, and then test and troubleshoot any issues

install a database to a production environment

configure variables, parameters and security features for a production environment.

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:

describe the basic principles of database management systems

outline the software development life cycle (SDLC)

explain the coding used to create deployment applications

explain the information and communications technology (ICT) hardware, software, security protocols and standards and organisational policies relevant to deployment of applications.

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. Plan a software installation

1.1 Determine if a client system and a server system meet the requirements for installation

1.2 Determine an installation method

1.3 Review the security requirements

1.4 Prepare a software-installation plan

2. Perform the software installation

2.1 Create an install package for an application

2.2 Test the install package in a test environment

2.3 Deploy the install package to a production environment

3. Plan and test an application removal

3.1 Create an uninstall package for removal of installed components

3.2 Test the uninstall package in a test environment

4. Perform the database installation

4.1 Deploy a database from the development environment to the production environment

4.2 Specify the connection string to the database

5. Manage an application configuration

5.1 Configure the application to use parameters that are valid for the production environment

5.2 Use the configuration files to modify the deployment variables

5.3 Configure the security features in an application

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
Determine if a client system and a server system meet the requirements for installation 
Determine an installation method 
Review the security requirements 
Prepare a software-installation plan 
Create an install package for an application 
Test the install package in a test environment 
Deploy the install package to a production environment 
Create an uninstall package for removal of installed components 
Test the uninstall package in a test environment 
Deploy a database from the development environment to the production environment 
Specify the connection string to the database 
Configure the application to use parameters that are valid for the production environment 
Use the configuration files to modify the deployment variables 
Configure the security features in an application 

Forms

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