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Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network
Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN4215A
ICTTEN4215A
State Code
D3474
D3474
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and configure a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network for internet protocol TV (IPTV). This includes secure Core and Access Networks for the service provider.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to implement an IPTV service provider
- 1.1. Obtain and clarify occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and risk control measures and procedures for a given work area with appropriate personnel
- 1.2. Use the topology of an IPTV network and design plans to locate the network elements for video over broadband
- 1.3. Select network elements to provide optimum video delivery service
- 1.4. Obtain configuration instructions for the network elements
2. Implement an IPTV network to meet business requirements
- 2.1. Configure an IP-MPLS core network overlaying the IP network to deliver IPTV
- 2.2. Implement VoD application to meet bandwidth requirements and quality of service (QoS) requirements for commercial viability of IPTV network
- 2.3. Install and configure video service routers for content delivery system (CDS) applications to support TV streaming and internet streaming with session shifting for follow-me or mobile video facility
- 2.4. Produce the addressing scheme and protocols required for IP multicasting used in the IPTV network
- 2.5. Configure security measures in an IPTV network to protect against security threats
- 2.6. Configure the label switch routers (LSR) to provide secure methods of transporting IP packets using layer 2 protocols in an MPLS network
- 2.7. Configure the MPLS-TE (traffic engineering) to provide routing on diverse paths to avoid congestion and guarantee bandwidth services
- 2.8. Troubleshoot network according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
3. Build and configure CDN architecture network
- 3.1. Build the content delivery network (CDN) architecture overlaying the routing and switching architecture of an IP network to deliver internet TV to Internet devices
- 3.2. Use routing and switching infrastructure to enable CDN share characteristics of each element to produce network functionality
- 3.3. Install and configure web cache communication protocol (WCCP) on the router to redirect traffic flows in real-time to reduce transmission costs and download times
4. Complete and document network installation
- 4.1. Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
- 4.2. Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures
- 4.3. Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures
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.
OHS requirements may include:
awards provisions
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
legislation
local safe operation procedures
material safety management systems
protective equipment.
Appropriate personnel may include:
customer
network administrator
network manager
site engineer
supervisor.
Topology of an IPTV network may include:
digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM)
head end servers
home gateway
media centres
media content servers
MPLS routers
MPLS switches
set top box.
Network elements may include:
head end servers
media content servers
MPLS routers and switches
video service routers.
Protocols may include:
IGMP
point to multipoint (p-to-mp) for IPTV
protocol independent multicast (PIM)
reverse path forwarding (RPF)
routing table protocol (RTP)
RTSP
session definition or data protocol (SDP)
session initiation protocol (SIP)
spanning-tree protocol (STP).
Security measures may include:
digital signatures and certificates
encryption
integrity and authentication.
Security threats may include:
botnets
distributed denial of service (DDoS)
fraud
hacking
malware.
Layer 2 protocols may include:
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)
Ethernet
frame relay (FR)
IGMP
packet over SONET (POS)
p-to-mp for IPTV
point-to-point protocol (PPP) unicast for VoD streaming
PIM
STP.
MPLS network may include location and type of:
core label switch routers (Core LSR)
edge label switch routers (Edge LSR)
hosting servers for media content.
Internet devices may include:
digital TV
media centre
mobile devices
PC.
Network functionality may include:
application processing
caching
file access and sharing
multimedia delivery.
Essential installation information may include:
installation software
IP addressing schemes
logical and physical diagrams
network administrator codes
passwords
security access codes.
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.
OHS requirements may include:
awards provisions
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
legislation
local safe operation procedures
material safety management systems
protective equipment.
Appropriate personnel may include:
customer
network administrator
network manager
site engineer
supervisor.
Topology of an IPTV network may include:
digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM)
head end servers
home gateway
media centres
media content servers
MPLS routers
MPLS switches
set top box.
Network elements may include:
head end servers
media content servers
MPLS routers and switches
video service routers.
Protocols may include:
IGMP
point to multipoint (p-to-mp) for IPTV
protocol independent multicast (PIM)
reverse path forwarding (RPF)
routing table protocol (RTP)
RTSP
session definition or data protocol (SDP)
session initiation protocol (SIP)
spanning-tree protocol (STP).
Security measures may include:
digital signatures and certificates
encryption
integrity and authentication.
Security threats may include:
botnets
distributed denial of service (DDoS)
fraud
hacking
malware.
Layer 2 protocols may include:
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)
Ethernet
frame relay (FR)
IGMP
packet over SONET (POS)
p-to-mp for IPTV
point-to-point protocol (PPP) unicast for VoD streaming
PIM
STP.
MPLS network may include location and type of:
core label switch routers (Core LSR)
edge label switch routers (Edge LSR)
hosting servers for media content.
Internet devices may include:
digital TV
media centre
mobile devices
PC.
Network functionality may include:
application processing
caching
file access and sharing
multimedia delivery.
Essential installation information may include:
installation software
IP addressing schemes
logical and physical diagrams
network administrator codes
passwords
security access codes.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
install relevant network hardware and software
configure and test the IPTV network according to specified guidelines
configure the LSR in an MPLS network
build and configure CDN architecture network
implement secure network.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where the installation and configuration of an IPTV network may be conducted
equipment currently used in industry
information on different protocols
relevant technical information, legislative requirements and other site and project-related documentation.
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:
direct observation of the candidate installing and configuring IPTV in a service provider network ensuring network security
direct observation of the candidate building and configuring CDN architecture network
direct observation of the candidate configuring the LSR in an MPLS network
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network
ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol (IP) network
ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
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:
install relevant network hardware and software
configure and test the IPTV network according to specified guidelines
configure the LSR in an MPLS network
build and configure CDN architecture network
implement secure network.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where the installation and configuration of an IPTV network may be conducted
equipment currently used in industry
information on different protocols
relevant technical information, legislative requirements and other site and project-related documentation.
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:
direct observation of the candidate installing and configuring IPTV in a service provider network ensuring network security
direct observation of the candidate building and configuring CDN architecture network
direct observation of the candidate configuring the LSR in an MPLS network
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network
ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol (IP) network
ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD27 | ICTTEN424 | Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network | Unit of competency |
