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Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK557
State Code
OBT44
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
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments and to provide a more efficient and reliable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.It applies to senior networking staff who are responsible for increasing the sustainability of an organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Configure and manage core virtual networks
  • 1.1 Plan and design a virtual network according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Configure virtual local area networks (VLANs) and required security and virtual switch (vSwitch) ports
  • 1.3 Implement required security policies, traffic-shaping and network interface controller (NIC) teaming
  • 1.4 Manage required distributed vSwitch connections, vSwitch physical and vSwitch storage adapter connections
  • 1.5 Configure and manage required multiple networks according to organisational requirements
2. Configure and manage core infrastructure storage and services
  • 2.1 Obtain vendor provided virtualisation software technical storage specifications and system requirements
  • 2.2 Plan, design and document core infrastructure storage environment according to organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Create, configure, manage and secure virtual storage connection according to technical specifications
  • 2.4 Install and test local and shared data store, data store clusters and resource pools according to technical specifications
  • 2.5 Configure required provisioning services and templates according to organisational requirements and technical specifications
3. Secure virtual environment
  • 3.1 Plan and document administrative strategies according to organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Configure required user roles and administer virtual environment according to organisational requirements and technical specifications
  • 3.3 Set up and secure required user privileges and permissions
  • 3.4 Submit documents to required personnel, seek and respond to feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV15 ICTNWK533 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments Unit of competency