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Evaluate and select a web hosting service

Evaluate and select a web hosting service

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB450
State Code
OBS18
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
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine a client’s current and future internet service providers (ISPs) needs.The unit applies to individuals working in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) who take responsibility for comparing and evaluating internet service provider (ISP) services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify requirements and select ISP
  • 1.1 Discuss and confirm web hosting service requirements and establish client selection criteria according to business and user needs
  • 1.2 Review client usage and confirm email services are compliant with business needs
  • 1.3 Review characteristics of different hosting services and assess compatibility with business needs
  • 1.4 Evaluate optional server applications for advanced web business functions
  • 1.5 Select ISP hosting service according to client selection criteria and business needs
2. Confirm web host meets technical requirements
  • 2.1 Confirm web-hosting service has server performance and availability monitoring systems in place
  • 2.2 Discuss and confirm escalation procedures and performance standards with ISP
  • 2.3 Establish security, backup and payment procedures and technologies according to business and customer expectations and requirements
  • 2.4 Confirm operating system supports preferred business development software, applications, extensions and databases
  • 2.5 Check and confirm web-host servers support dynamic websites on various browsers, devices and preferred business technologies
  • 2.6 Confirm site-analysis reports are available, flexible and meet business needs
3. Benchmark performance and test against specified criteria
  • 3.1 Test performance of web hosting service during on and off-peak times and document outcomes according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Confirm email and mailing services have backup procedures in place and are protected from damage, erasure and unwanted damage
  • 3.3 Confirm support services perform according to business needs
  • 3.4 Discuss and confirm performance of selected ISP against specified criteria and make required changes
  • 3.5 Obtain sign-off from required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUQ03 ICTWEB424 Evaluate and select a web hosting service Unit of competency