ICTNWK535
Install an enterprise virtual computing environment


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement, virtualisation technologies to provide a more efficient and reliable information and communications technology (ICT) environment.

It applies to senior networking staff responsible for increasing the sustainability of an enterprise.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Analyse client needs

1.1 Assess the client requirements

1.2 Assess the existing client or server systems that may be suitable to be virtualised

2. Analyse the virtualisation host software

2.1 Assess and compare suitable virtualisation host software, according to the enterprise requirements

2.2 Document the recommendations and provide these to the appropriate person

3. Evaluate the system requirements

3.1 Obtain and document the technical specifications, licensing and system requirements from the virtualisation software vendors

3.2 Evaluate, and compare, the system requirements needed to implement virtualisation

3.3 Document the recommendations and provide to the appropriate person

4. Plan and install the virtualisation host software

4.1 Plan and prepare, for the host software installation

4.2 Obtain and install the virtualisation host platform

4.3 Test and validate the functionality of the virtualisation host platform, according to the enterprise requirements

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

identify and apply, the suitable tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines

configure the software applications to manage virtual machines

integrate the virtual machines into the existing network design

test and validate the virtualisation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Evidence of Knowledge

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

determine current government and industry policies, and guidelines, relating to the development of efficient and reliable, information and communications technology (ICT) environments

analyse the current technologies, and processes, designed to produce an efficient and reliable ICT environment

research the current recommendations on sustainability options in ICT design

discuss the benefits of virtualisation

identify and apply, the processes and procedures for installing and configuring virtualisation software and virtual machines

identify and apply, the processes and procedures for configuring virtual machines into network design

determine the structure, functions and business organisation of the client

identify and apply, the available tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines

research the configuration of software applications required to manage virtual machines

research the configuration required to integrate virtual machines into existing network design.


Assessment Conditions

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:

site or prototype, where virtual machine environments may be implemented

the network’s technical requirements

industry relevant virtualisation software.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2

Critically analyses documentation from a variety of sources and records, and consolidates information, in order to determine requirements

Writing

2.2, 3.1, 3.3

Prepares and produces dynamic material for a specific audience, using clear and detailed language in order to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations

Oral Communication

1.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3

Uses collaborative and inclusive techniques, including active listening and questioning, and the reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information, and to confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

2.1, 4.3

Takes full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements, and identifies the organisational implications of new legislation or regulation

Identifies and resolves key business issues, processes, and practices that may have legal implications

Interact with others

1.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3

Elicits feedback and provides feedback to others, in order to improve self or workgroup behaviours

Recognises the diversity in people, and manages this diversity to improve workplace relations and practices

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Monitors the progress of plans and schedules, and reviews and changes them, to meet new demands and priorities

Makes critical decisions quickly and intuitively in complex situations, taking into consideration a range of variables, including the outcomes of previous decisions

Applies systematic and analytical decision- making processes for complex and non-routine situations

Investigates new and innovative ideas, as a means by which to continuously improve, work practices and processes through consultation, formal and analytical thinking


Sectors

Networking