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Evidence Guide: ICTSAS307 - Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network

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ICTSAS307 - Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network

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

Confirm client requirements and identify relevant network equipment

  1. Identify and clarify client requirements for the small office home office network
  2. Identify most suitable network design to meet client requirements
  3. Develop and document network design
  4. Identify most suitable network technologies, devices and protocols and network cables and connectors to meet network design
  5. Review available network technologies, devices and protocols and determine the most appropriate to meet client requirements
  6. Source vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications, availability and cost of identified components
  7. Ensure client sign-off for proposed network design and associated components
Identify and clarify client requirements for the small office home office network

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Identify most suitable network design to meet client requirements

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Develop and document network design

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Identify most suitable network technologies, devices and protocols and network cables and connectors to meet network design

Completed
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Review available network technologies, devices and protocols and determine the most appropriate to meet client requirements

Completed
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Source vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications, availability and cost of identified components

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Ensure client sign-off for proposed network design and associated components

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Install and configure hardware and software

  1. Develop installation plans with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements for installation of components with minimum disruption to client
  2. Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans, including security clearance and timing
  3. Confirm and review supplier documentation that network cables and connectors have been installed according to industry standards, client requirements and building requirements
  4. Install and configure computer and other hardware according to network design and industry standards, using knowledge of relevant installation and configuration tools
  5. Install and configure network software according to network design and industry standards
  6. Install and configure other software according to network design and industry standards
Develop installation plans with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements for installation of components with minimum disruption to client

Completed
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Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans, including security clearance and timing

Completed
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Confirm and review supplier documentation that network cables and connectors have been installed according to industry standards, client requirements and building requirements

Completed
Date:

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Install and configure computer and other hardware according to network design and industry standards, using knowledge of relevant installation and configuration tools

Completed
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Install and configure network software according to network design and industry standards

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Install and configure other software according to network design and industry standards

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Configure and test network

  1. Troubleshoot client-side connectivity using appropriate networking settings to review relevant network tools
  2. Test installed software and hardware, using available networking tools to ensure components function as expected
  3. Test network settings to ensure network is functioning according to specification
  4. Resolve problems identified in testing process
Troubleshoot client-side connectivity using appropriate networking settings to review relevant network tools

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Test installed software and hardware, using available networking tools to ensure components function as expected

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Test network settings to ensure network is functioning according to specification

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Resolve problems identified in testing process

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Secure network

  1. Identify possible security concepts and technologies relevant to securing the network
  2. Apply specific protection using identified security features to protect against possible network attacks
  3. Troubleshoot different types of security intrusion symptoms and issues
Identify possible security concepts and technologies relevant to securing the network

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Apply specific protection using identified security features to protect against possible network attacks

Completed
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Troubleshoot different types of security intrusion symptoms and issues

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Document completed work, hand over to client and obtain client approval

  1. Document final network design and associated hardware, software and security features
  2. Document installation, boot up and configuration procedures as per client requirements
  3. Complete handover and secure sign-off from client
Document final network design and associated hardware, software and security features

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Document installation, boot up and configuration procedures as per client requirements

Completed
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Complete handover and secure sign-off from client

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Assessed

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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. Confirm client requirements and identify relevant network equipment

1.1 Identify and clarify client requirements for the small office home office network

1.2 Identify most suitable network design to meet client requirements

1.3 Develop and document network design

1.4 Identify most suitable network technologies, devices and protocols and network cables and connectors to meet network design

1.5 Review available network technologies, devices and protocols and determine the most appropriate to meet client requirements

1.6 Source vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications, availability and cost of identified components

1.7 Ensure client sign-off for proposed network design and associated components

2. Install and configure hardware and software

2.1 Develop installation plans with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements for installation of components with minimum disruption to client

2.2 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans, including security clearance and timing

2.3 Confirm and review supplier documentation that network cables and connectors have been installed according to industry standards, client requirements and building requirements

2.4 Install and configure computer and other hardware according to network design and industry standards, using knowledge of relevant installation and configuration tools

2.5 Install and configure network software according to network design and industry standards

2.6 Install and configure other software according to network design and industry standards

3. Configure and test network

3.1 Troubleshoot client-side connectivity using appropriate networking settings to review relevant network tools

3.2 Test installed software and hardware, using available networking tools to ensure components function as expected

3.3 Test network settings to ensure network is functioning according to specification

3.4 Resolve problems identified in testing process

4. Secure network

4.1 Identify possible security concepts and technologies relevant to securing the network

4.2 Apply specific protection using identified security features to protect against possible network attacks

4.3 Troubleshoot different types of security intrusion symptoms and issues

5. Document completed work, hand over to client and obtain client approval

5.1 Document final network design and associated hardware, software and security features

5.2 Document installation, boot up and configuration procedures as per client requirements

5.3 Complete handover and secure sign-off from client

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. Confirm client requirements and identify relevant network equipment

1.1 Identify and clarify client requirements for the small office home office network

1.2 Identify most suitable network design to meet client requirements

1.3 Develop and document network design

1.4 Identify most suitable network technologies, devices and protocols and network cables and connectors to meet network design

1.5 Review available network technologies, devices and protocols and determine the most appropriate to meet client requirements

1.6 Source vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications, availability and cost of identified components

1.7 Ensure client sign-off for proposed network design and associated components

2. Install and configure hardware and software

2.1 Develop installation plans with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements for installation of components with minimum disruption to client

2.2 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans, including security clearance and timing

2.3 Confirm and review supplier documentation that network cables and connectors have been installed according to industry standards, client requirements and building requirements

2.4 Install and configure computer and other hardware according to network design and industry standards, using knowledge of relevant installation and configuration tools

2.5 Install and configure network software according to network design and industry standards

2.6 Install and configure other software according to network design and industry standards

3. Configure and test network

3.1 Troubleshoot client-side connectivity using appropriate networking settings to review relevant network tools

3.2 Test installed software and hardware, using available networking tools to ensure components function as expected

3.3 Test network settings to ensure network is functioning according to specification

3.4 Resolve problems identified in testing process

4. Secure network

4.1 Identify possible security concepts and technologies relevant to securing the network

4.2 Apply specific protection using identified security features to protect against possible network attacks

4.3 Troubleshoot different types of security intrusion symptoms and issues

5. Document completed work, hand over to client and obtain client approval

5.1 Document final network design and associated hardware, software and security features

5.2 Document installation, boot up and configuration procedures as per client requirements

5.3 Complete handover and secure sign-off from client

Evidence of the ability to:

identify the most suitable network hardware and software equipment to meet client requirements

install, configure and test the network according to client requirements, and produce appropriate documentation

identify possible security threats and secure the network.

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:

identify current industry accepted hardware and software products, including those used for networks

identify data and voice transmission technologies and protocols

identify hardware and software installation procedures

describe local area network (LAN) capabilities and characteristics, including:

network types

internet protocol addressing

switch and hub operation

describe network connections, both wired and wireless

describe networking technologies, including network operating systems and cabling standards

describe network operating systems and their basic installation procedures for small office applications

summarise set-up and configuration procedures

summarise security implications for a home office network

describe the methods to secure a home network

identify small business and home office networking requirements

identify software packages supported by the organisation

identify and describe the industry standards applicable to small networks.