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Configure and administer a network operating system

Configure and administer a network operating system

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK303
State Code
AUP57
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to create the network configuration required by a client and to set up and use administrative tools to manage the network.It applies to individuals working as frontline technical support personnel who are required to maintain network continuity through changing requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess network features
  • 1.1 Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network
  • 1.2 Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks
  • 1.3 Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations
  • 1.4 Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies
2. Administer and support the system using administration interfaces
  • 2.1 Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network
  • 2.2 Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed
  • 2.3 Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications
  • 2.4 Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility
3. Set up and manage the network file system
  • 3.1 Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools
  • 3.2 Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements
  • 3.3 Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards
4. Administer user services and user accounts
  • 4.1 Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools
  • 4.2 Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation
  • 4.3 Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes
  • 4.4 Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies
  • 4.5 Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified
5. Provide and support backup security
  • 5.1 Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network
  • 5.2 Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes
  • 5.3 Report identified security risks to appropriate person
  • 5.4 Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies
  • 5.5 Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7933 ICANWK303A Configure and administer a network operating system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT80 ICTNWK309 Configure and administer network operating systems Unit of competency