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Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICANWK533A
State Code
WG946
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2013
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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 configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments with the goal of providing a more efficient and reliable information and communications technology (ICT) environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Configure and manage core virtual networks
  • 1.1. Plan and design virtual network according to enterprise requirements
  • 1.2. Configure virtual local area networks (VLANs) and security, virtual switch (vSwitch) ports
  • 1.3. Implement security policies, traffic-shaping and NIC teaming
  • 1.4. Manage distributed vSwitch connections, vSwitch physical and vSwitch storage adapter connections
  • 1.5. Configure and manage multiple networks
2. Configure and manage core infrastructure storage and services
  • 2.1. Obtain technical storage specifications and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors
  • 2.2. Plan and design core infrastructure storage environment
  • 2.3. Create, configure and secure virtual storage connection
  • 2.4. Manage and secure virtual storage connection
  • 2.5. Install and manage local and shared data store, including data store clusters and resource pools
  • 2.6. Configure and manage provisioning services and templates
3. Secure virtual environment
  • 3.1 Plan and design administrative strategies
  • 3.2. Configure user roles to administer virtual environment
  • 3.3. Set up user privileges and permissions according to enterprise environment
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.
Enterprise requirements may include:
preventative maintenance and diagnostic policy
problem solution processes
roles and technical responsibilities in network management
vendor and product service level support agreements
work environment.
Virtual switch may include:
distributed vSwitch
hyper-V virtual switch
open vSwitch
standard vSwitch.
Multiple networks may include:
external network
internal network
management network
private network
production network
storage network
VLAN
vMotion network.
Virtualisation software vendors may include:
Citrix
KVM
Microsoft
Oracle
Parallels
VMware.
Virtual storage connection may include:
fibre channel
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI)
network file system (NFS).
Shared data store may include:
iSCS
NFS
storage area network (SAN).
Administrative strategies may include:
automating frequently repeated processes
centralising automated scripts
managing multiple automated processes
setting up user roles, permissions and security access.
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:
plan and design a virtual network using available advanced technologies
configure the virtual network’s security and storage requirements
manage and administer the virtual network at an advanced level.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
site or prototype where virtual machine environments may be implemented
network technical requirements
range of suitable software
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified 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
direct observation of candidate.
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
AUV15 ICTNWK533 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments Unit of competency