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Install and configure container orchestration services

Install and configure container orchestration services

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAD613
State Code
OBS74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and set up orchestration services to manage the lifecycle of containers in large dynamic environments, using platforms for running multiple containers in production.The unit applies to those working as senior computer systems architects, senior system administrators and those who work in DevOps roles, and responsible for installing, running and coordinating containerised applications, to provide flexible, scalable, predictable, available and sustainable services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish and set up container orchestration services (COS)
  • 1.1 Assess business specifications, application and business needs for container orchestration services (COS) with required personnel
  • 1.2 Obtain and review infrastructure requirements and technical specifications for using container technologies according to business needs
  • 1.3 Research and select suitable vendor (COS) software according to business needs
  • 1.4 Install COS on host computer or virtual machine
  • 1.5 Add host computers/virtual machines/nodes using COS
  • 1.6 Select and promote node to manage and host all nodes
  • 1.7 Set up and confirm group of nodes run as required
2. Configure containers
  • 2.1 Add different types of images/containers to the service
  • 2.2 Name and move containers as required
  • 2.3 Create pod/swarm and run container in pod
  • 2.4 Configure scaling policy according to business need
  • 2.5 Use instrumentation to configure scaling in and out according to business needs
  • 2.6 Test and confirm container set up, function of containers and required resources
  • 2.7 Finalise and create user documentation according to business needs
3. Test and maintain container service
  • 3.1 Configure load tester to port
  • 3.2 Register containers to central point
  • 3.3 Use load balancer to retrieve container requests
  • 3.4 Test requests and ensure load testing works as required
4. Manage containers according to business need
  • 4.1 Experiment with different volumes of traffic to sites
  • 4.2 Monitor and record metrics
  • 4.3 Add and delete containers as required according to CPU, RAM, network traffic readings and business need
  • 4.4 Set up container trigger alarms according to metrics and business needs
  • 4.5 Create user documentation according to business need
  • 4.6 Report metrics and business impact with required personnel
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