Unit of competency Outline

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Configure and troubleshoot operating system software

Configure and troubleshoot operating system software

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS425
State Code
AUW47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure, maintain and troubleshoot operating system (OS) software to ensure organisational requirements and client needs are met.It applies to individuals who are required to install, configure, optimise and troubleshoot OS software to meet organisational requirements.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify available operating systems
  • 1.1 Compare and contrast different OS
  • 1.2 Identify and demonstrate knowledge of basic OS features
  • 1.3 Research OS vendor sites to obtain technical specifications and system requirements
  • 1.4 Install and configure the OS using features such as Internet Information Services (IIS)
  • 1.5 Determine licensing, hardware and security requirements and provide recommendations to appropriate person
2. Install, configure and optimise operating systems
  • 2.1 Install, configure and test the OS using the installation components and boot utility options
  • 2.2 Use the OS user interface to correctly configure the installation
  • 2.3 Identify different directory structures and demonstrate management of virtual memory
  • 2.4 Optimise system to meet organisational requirements
  • 2.5 Document system according to organisational requirements
3. Resolve problems using tools
  • 3.1 Identify command line options and system tools available to troubleshoot problems
  • 3.2 Identify specific problems and implement strategies for resolution
  • 3.3 Use options and tools to resolve common operating system issues
4. Provide instruction for new operating system implementation
  • 4.1 Provide one-to-one instruction about changes to the client or users as required
  • 4.2 Obtain client evaluation about new system to ensure requirements are met, using appropriate feedback mechanism
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8086 ICASAS425A Configure and troubleshoot operating system software Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS49 ICTSAS445 Configure and troubleshoot operating system software Unit of competency