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Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
Unit of competency
National Code
ICANWK306A
ICANWK306A
State Code
WG942
WG942
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/12/2013
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
09/12/2013
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of cloud computing characteristics in order to evaluate them. It involves a basic review and analysis of cloud computing delivery and deployment models and an evaluation of the benefits and challenges of implementing cloud computing solutions and services.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to review cloud technology solutions and services
- 1.1. Identify common terminology, characteristics and concepts of cloud computing solutions and services
- 1.2. Identify major organisational roles affected by cloud computing solutions and services
- 1.3. Identify key business requirements most suitable for transferring to cloud computing solutions and services
2. Identify differences between cloud delivery models
- 2.1. Identify characteristics associated with the different cloud delivery models
- 2.2. Identify any other emerging cloud delivery models
- 2.3. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of combining different cloud delivery models
3. Review performance of different types of cloud deployment models
- 3.1. Identify characteristics associated with different cloud deployment models
- 3.2. Identify any other emerging cloud deployment models
- 3.3. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of combining different deployment models
4. Evaluate benefits and challenges of using cloud computing solutions and services
- 4.1. Identify possible benefits of adopting cloud solutions and services
- 4.2. Identify possible challenges of adopting cloud solutions and services
- 4.3. Review and document the impact of implementing a cloud delivery model
- 4.4. Provide feedback to appropriate personnel
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.
Common terminology, characteristics and concepts may include:
cloud service:
delivery models
deployment models
elasticity
measured usage
multi-tenancy
on-demand usage
resilient computing
scaling:
horizontal
vertical
ubiquitous access
virtualisation.
Major organisational roles may include:
cloud provider
cloud resource administrator
cloud service owner.
Key business requirements may include:
data conversion requirements
hardware and software requirements
interface requirements
operational requirements
user requirements.
Cloud delivery models may include:
infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
platform as a service (PaaS)
software as a service (SaaS).
Cloud deployment models may include:
community cloud
hybrid cloud
private cloud
public cloud.
Appropriate personnel may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
Common terminology, characteristics and concepts may include:
cloud service:
delivery models
deployment models
elasticity
measured usage
multi-tenancy
on-demand usage
resilient computing
scaling:
horizontal
vertical
ubiquitous access
virtualisation.
Major organisational roles may include:
cloud provider
cloud resource administrator
cloud service owner.
Key business requirements may include:
data conversion requirements
hardware and software requirements
interface requirements
operational requirements
user requirements.
Cloud delivery models may include:
infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
platform as a service (PaaS)
software as a service (SaaS).
Cloud deployment models may include:
community cloud
hybrid cloud
private cloud
public cloud.
Appropriate personnel may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
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:
determine the most appropriate cloud computing solution for the business
provide feedback on the most appropriate cloud computing solution and service.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
information on cloud computing solution technologies currently used in industry
business requirements
documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines and enterprise requirements
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of features and functions of cloud computing industry-specific technologies
presentation on the use of cloud computing industry-specific technologies by industry
report outlining the most appropriate use of cloud computing technologies for a business.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
determine the most appropriate cloud computing solution for the business
provide feedback on the most appropriate cloud computing solution and service.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
information on cloud computing solution technologies currently used in industry
business requirements
documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines and enterprise requirements
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of features and functions of cloud computing industry-specific technologies
presentation on the use of cloud computing industry-specific technologies by industry
report outlining the most appropriate use of cloud computing technologies for a business.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUU94 | ICTNWK306 | Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D556 | ICA30111 | Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology | Qualification |