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Install and test virtual infrastructure

Install and test virtual infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSUS502
State Code
OCV76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and test virtual servers in networks. It also involves replacing multiple physical servers, reducing power requirements of individual servers and meeting sustainability targets.It applies to individuals with a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in information and communications technology (ICT) networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to install virtual server
  • 1.1 Obtain work details and scope and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Analyse use of server virtualisation infrastructure and discuss implementation needs with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Research and analyse alternative virtualisation scenarios and produce a risk analysis and comparisons for each consideration
  • 1.4 Create and distribute a feasibility report to required personnel and determine required resources for server implementation
  • 1.5 Obtain recommendations and approval for implementation plans from relevant personnel and stakeholders
2. Design virtual server specification
  • 2.1 Confirm network operating systems, server applications and server designs with relevant personnel
  • 2.2 Determine product, vendor architecture and equipment specifications
  • 2.3 Determine technology and resources according to business requirements and budgets
  • 2.4 Complete design plan and obtain approval from required personnel
3. Install virtual server
  • 3.1 Identify installation change management requirements
  • 3.2 Create detailed task lists and specify sequence of required work
  • 3.3 Review hardware and software and confirm compatibility with ICT system
  • 3.4 Install required operating system, additional tools and third-party software as specified in design
  • 3.5 Patch operating system and applications and confirm compliance with organisational security and reliability standards
4. Integrate and test virtual server
  • 4.1 Determine virtual server integration (VSI) tests in consideration of resources and network impact
  • 4.2 Run VSI tests according to plan and record outcomes
  • 4.3 Create error reports and communicate test outcomes to required personnel
  • 4.4 Test required changes and additions
  • 4.5 Validate changes and additions against specifications
5. Document completion activities
  • 5.1 Document installation and integration process according to organisational guidelines
  • 5.2 Provide user documentation to required personnel
  • 5.3 Notify required personnel and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD75 ICTSUS501 Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system Unit of competency