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Develop configuration management protocols

Develop configuration management protocols

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK515
State Code
AUV16
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
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop administrative and technical procedures throughout the life cycle of a system, network, software and documentation project.It applies to individuals working in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) areas who develop and manage tasks that facilitate the development of a system, such as version control and naming standards.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish configuration management requirements
  • 1.1 Establish identification standards for naming and version control of system, network, software and documentation to align with organisational needs
  • 1.2 Establish tools and procedures for the required level of integration into the programming, system or network environment
  • 1.3 Determine responsibilities for configuration management within the project and for ongoing support, including approval of changes
  • 1.4 Determine the appropriate points for configuration of particular items
2. Establish control mechanisms
  • 2.1 Establish methods for identification and recording of change requests in line with organisational guidelines
  • 2.2 Establish acceptance criteria, test and acceptance processes and processes for approval of change requests in line with organisational guidelines
  • 2.3 Establish security, access and management control criteria and quality benchmarks
  • 2.4 Determine necessary audit trails and alerts for variations or non-conformance
3. Establish monitoring mechanisms
  • 3.1 Establish mechanisms to identify software status throughout the software life cycle, or the status of the system or network during upgrading or reconfiguration
  • 3.2 Determine management of records and status reports, including the history of baselines and their links to backups
  • 3.3 Define target audiences and determine the level of detail required in the status reports
  • 3.4 Integrate configuration management into general project management processes for monitoring and control purposes
  • 3.5 Document control and monitoring mechanisms
4. Manage the release of the product to clients
  • 4.1 Determine physical and functional completeness of items prior to release
  • 4.2 Determine requirements for formal control of software products and documentation
  • 4.3 Determine policies for retention of baseline and master copies in line with safety, security and legislative requirements and organisational guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7965 ICANWK515A Develop configuration management protocols Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT10 ICTSAD510 Manage risks when implementing new technologies Unit of competency