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Install and configure virtual machines

Install and configure virtual machines

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK420
State Code
OAQ06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and implement virtualisation solutions to meet organisational needs in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment.It applies to individuals who work in the network area of organisations and are responsible for the virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify options and select virtualisation solution
  • 1.1 Research and determine government and industry guidelines and policies for use of desktop and server virtualisation
  • 1.2 Determine and document current and future requirements of organisations based on guidelines, policies and organisational structure
  • 1.3 Identify benefits and detriments of virtualisation of desktop and server environments relevant to needs of organisation
  • 1.4 Identify available features of current virtualisation software relevant to needs of organisation
  • 1.5 Select virtualisation solutions based on current and future needs of organisation
  • 1.6 Seek and obtain feedback on selected virtualisation solution from organisation and incorporate feedback into selected virtualisation solutions
2. Prepare for, install and configure virtualisation technology
  • 2.1 Identify, clarify and document technical requirements of organisation relating to virtualisation technologies including virtual machines, virtual networks, and virtualisation software
  • 2.2 Identify and document hardware, software, network, and infrastructure components required to be installed and configured to meet technical requirements
  • 2.3 Seek and obtain feedback on technical requirements and documented components from organisation and incorporate feedback into technical requirements and documented components
  • 2.4 Install and configure software to provide support for virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems according to technical requirements
  • 2.5 Configure virtualisation software application features to accommodate required functionality according to organisational needs
3. Install, configure and test virtual machines
  • 3.1 Install and configure virtual machines according to technical requirements
  • 3.2 Install and configure virtual networks according to technical requirements
  • 3.3 Test functionality of installed virtual machines and virtual networks against technical requirements and rectify errors
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUP67 ICTNWK402 Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT Unit of competency