ICANWK419A - Identify and use current virtualisation technologies

ICANWK419A
Identify and use current virtualisation technologies

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use virtualisation technology in line with identified industry standards.The unit emphasises the importance of constantly reviewing and demonstrating work processes, skills and techniques to ensure that the quality of the entire business process is maintained at the highest level possible through the appropriate application of virtualisation technology.

Application

This unit applies to those engaged in ongoing review and research in order to identify and apply industry technologies or techniques to improve aspects of the enterprise’s activities.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to use virtualisation technologies

1.1. Identify enterprise requirements and determine the need for desktop virtualisation software

1.2. Identify virtualisation vendors and the different types of virtualisation technology they offer

1.3. Identify, review and select desktop virtualisation software where appropriate

1.4. Select suitable desktop virtualisation software

2. Use desktop virtualisation software to assist in solving organisational problems

2.1. Test desktop virtualisation software

2.2. Use features and functions of desktop virtualisation software in an organisational context, in line with environmental factors

2.3. Demonstrate depth of knowledge of the desktop virtualisation technologies to an accepted industry standard

2.4. Access and use sources of information relating to the desktop virtualisation technology

3. Evaluate desktop virtualisation software performance

3.1. Review the effect of desktop virtualisation software on the benefits to the enterprise

3.2. Seek feedback from users, where appropriate, and update desktop

Required Skills

Required skills

research skills to locate appropriate sources of information regarding virtualisation technology

communication skills to:

communicate with peers and supervisors

seek assistance and expert advice

seek feedback from users

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications

safety awareness skills to work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to:

identify features of virtualisation technology

test and evaluate virtualisation technology

use virtualisation technology

Required knowledge

current technology trends and directions in information and communications technology (ICT), specifically in the major industry technology standards used in virtualisation technology

vendor product directions relating to virtualisation technology

current industry hardware and software products and their general features, capabilities and application

information-gathering techniques

environmental and sustainability policies of own workplace

Evidence Required

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.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: identify current new and emerging virtualisation technology identify and use features and functions of industry-specific virtualisation technologies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: site where industry-specific technologies may be used industry-specific technologies currently used in industry documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines and enterprise requirements appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of features and functions of industry-specific virtualisation technologies direct observation of candidate using industry-specific technologies simulation of industry-specific uses of the industry specific technologies.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Range Statement

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.

Desktop virtualisation software may include:	Elasticity Hyper V (Microsoft) KVM measured usage Microsoft Virtual PC multi-tenancy Parallels Desktop for Mac resilient computing Sun Virtual Box VMware fusion (Mac) VMware player VMware workstation.
Virtualisation vendors may include:	Citrix Microsoft Oracle Parallels Proxmox Red Hat Virtual Bridges VMware.
Virtualisation technology may include:	application virtualisation data virtualisation desktop virtualisation network virtualisation server virtualisation storage virtualisation.
Environmental factors may include:	correct disposal by an authorised body of redundant hardware energy efficient consumption green technology recycling.
Sources of information may include:	appliance software and technical connections guidance and other outputs supplied by vendors documents test pages web pages.
Feedback may include:	interviews meetings.

Sectors

Networking

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Users should confirm licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.