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Evidence Guide: ICTNWK303 - Configure and administer a network operating system

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ICTNWK303 - Configure and administer a network operating system

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assess network features

  1. Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network
  2. Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks
  3. Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations
  4. Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies
Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network

Completed
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Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks

Completed
Date:

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Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations

Completed
Date:

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Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies

Completed
Date:

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Administer and support the system using administration interfaces

  1. Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network
  2. Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed
  3. Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications
  4. Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility
Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network

Completed
Date:

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Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed

Completed
Date:

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Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications

Completed
Date:

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Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility

Completed
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Set up and manage the network file system

  1. Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools
  2. Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements
  3. Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures
  4. Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards
Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools

Completed
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Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements

Completed
Date:

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Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

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Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards

Completed
Date:

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Administer user services and user accounts

  1. Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools
  2. Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation
  3. Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes
  4. Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies
  5. Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified
Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools

Completed
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Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation

Completed
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Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes

Completed
Date:

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Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified

Completed
Date:

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Provide and support backup security

  1. Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network
  2. Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes
  3. Report identified security risks to appropriate person
  4. Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies
  5. Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures
Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network

Completed
Date:

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Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes

Completed
Date:

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Report identified security risks to appropriate person

Completed
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Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies

Completed
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Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess network features

1.1 Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network

1.2 Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks

1.3 Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations

1.4 Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies

2. Administer and support the system using administration interfaces

2.1 Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network

2.2 Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed

2.3 Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications

2.4 Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility

3. Set up and manage the network file system

3.1 Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools

3.2 Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements

3.3 Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures

3.4 Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards

4. Administer user services and user accounts

4.1 Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools

4.2 Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation

4.3 Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes

4.4 Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies

4.5 Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified

5. Provide and support backup security

5.1 Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network

5.2 Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes

5.3 Report identified security risks to appropriate person

5.4 Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies

5.5 Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess network features

1.1 Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network

1.2 Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks

1.3 Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations

1.4 Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies

2. Administer and support the system using administration interfaces

2.1 Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network

2.2 Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed

2.3 Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications

2.4 Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility

3. Set up and manage the network file system

3.1 Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools

3.2 Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements

3.3 Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures

3.4 Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards

4. Administer user services and user accounts

4.1 Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools

4.2 Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation

4.3 Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes

4.4 Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies

4.5 Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified

5. Provide and support backup security

5.1 Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network

5.2 Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes

5.3 Report identified security risks to appropriate person

5.4 Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies

5.5 Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

use network administrative tools to carry out system administration tasks

manage the network file system

create the network configuration required by the client

provide user services and user accounts

provide backup and service restoration capability.

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 antivirus software, its operation, installation and update procedures

summarise current industry standard network operating system (NOS)

outline the facilities available in the operating environment

describe the features and capabilities of networking technologies

explain the implementation of network security in a local area network (LAN) including:

file and folder permissions

users and group settings

provide a summary of monitoring aspects of network performance or traffic including:

system administration tools

third-party tools.