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Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT

Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK402
State Code
AUP67
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
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies with the goal of providing a more sustainable information and communications technology (ICT) environment.It applies to individuals who work in the network area of organisations and are responsible for the use of virtual machines to increase sustainability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify virtualisation benefits and features
  • 1.1 Research and determine government and industry guidelines and policies for use of desktop and server virtualisation
  • 1.2 Identify benefits of virtualisation of desktop and server environments
  • 1.3 Identify available features of current virtualisation software
  • 1.4 Select virtualisation solution based on current and future needs of the client
2. Install and configure virtualisation software
  • 2.1 Identify, clarify and organise requirements of the client relating to virtualisation technologies, following organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Identify hardware, software and infrastructure components required to be installed and configured to meet technical requirements
  • 2.3 Install and configure software to provide support for virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems
  • 2.4 Configure virtualisation software application features to accommodate required functionality, relating to client and business needs
3. Install and configure virtual machines
  • 3.1 Install virtual machine consistent with client, commercial and business requirements
  • 3.2 Configure virtual machine consistent with client, commercial and business requirements
  • 3.3 Test functionality of installed virtual machine
4. Configure virtual networks of virtual machines
  • 4.1 Configure internet protocol (IP) addressing to match chosen network configuration
  • 4.2 Configure virtual network as host only configuration
  • 4.3 Configure virtual network as bridged configuration
  • 4.4 Configure virtual network as network address translation (NAT) configuration
  • 4.5 Configure services to operate under current network configuration
  • 4.6 Test functionality of virtual network configuration
5. Back up and restore virtual machines
  • 5.1 Back up virtual machine state on shutdown
  • 5.2 Restore state on start-up of virtual machine
  • 5.3 Back up virtual hard drive and software configuration files
  • 5.4 Restore virtual hard drive and software configuration files
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7937 ICANWK402A Install and configure virtual machines for sustainable ICT Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAQ06 ICTNWK420 Install and configure virtual machines Unit of competency