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Identify and use current virtualisation technologies

Identify and use current virtualisation technologies

Unit of competency
National Code
ICANWK419A
State Code
WG943
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 use virtualisation technology in line with identified industry standards.The unit emphasises the importance of constantly reviewing and demonstrating work processes, skills and techniques to ensure that the quality of the entire business process is maintained at the highest level possible through the appropriate application of virtualisation technology.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use virtualisation technologies
  • 1.1. Identify enterprise requirements and determine the need for desktop virtualisation software
  • 1.2. Identify virtualisation vendors and the different types of virtualisation technology they offer
  • 1.3. Identify, review and select desktop virtualisation software where appropriate
  • 1.4. Select suitable desktop virtualisation software
2. Use desktop virtualisation software to assist in solving organisational problems
  • 2.1. Test desktop virtualisation software
  • 2.2. Use features and functions of desktop virtualisation software in an organisational context, in line with environmental factors
  • 2.3. Demonstrate depth of knowledge of the desktop virtualisation technologies to an accepted industry standard
  • 2.4. Access and use sources of information relating to the desktop virtualisation technology
3. Evaluate desktop virtualisation software performance
  • 3.1. Review the effect of desktop virtualisation software on the benefits to the enterprise
  • 3.2. Seek feedback from users, where appropriate, and update desktop
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.
Desktop virtualisation software may include:
Elasticity
Hyper V (Microsoft)
KVM
measured usage
Microsoft Virtual PC
multi-tenancy
Parallels Desktop for Mac
resilient computing
Sun Virtual Box
VMware fusion (Mac)
VMware player
VMware workstation.
Virtualisation vendors may include:
Citrix
Microsoft
Oracle
Parallels
Proxmox
Red Hat
Virtual Bridges
VMware.
Virtualisation technology may include:
application virtualisation
data virtualisation
desktop virtualisation
network virtualisation
server virtualisation
storage virtualisation.
Environmental factors may include:
correct disposal by an authorised body of redundant hardware
energy efficient consumption
green technology
recycling.
Sources of information may include:
appliance software and technical connections guidance and other outputs supplied by vendors
documents
test pages
web pages.
Feedback may include:
interviews
meetings.
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:
identify current new and emerging virtualisation technology
identify and use features and functions of industry-specific virtualisation technologies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
site where industry-specific technologies may be used
industry-specific technologies currently used in industry
documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines and enterprise requirements
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
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 industry-specific virtualisation technologies
direct observation of candidate using industry-specific technologies
simulation of industry-specific uses of the industry specific technologies.
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
AUU99 ICTNWK419 Identify and use current virtualisation technologies Unit of competency