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Install and configure client-server applications and services

Install and configure client-server applications and services

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK407
State Code
AUP61
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure, maintain and support server-side applications as well as client applications on network workstations, in both Windows based and Linux based networks.It applies to individuals working as network administrators and network support staff who implement the installation and configuration of client-server based software.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine client -server software requirements
  • 1.1 Select a client-server solution that best fits the desired outcome for a given scenario
  • 1.2 Select hardware required to implement the client-server solution for the desired outcome
  • 1.3 Select an appropriate host operating system for the client’s server software
2. Obtain and configure server application software according to industry best practice
  • 2.1 Investigate the range of client-server products available for the desired outcome, including commercial and open source
  • 2.2 Identify hardware requirements
  • 2.3 Identify available operating system platforms to host the client-server software
3. Install, configure, and manage services to meet business requirements
  • 3.1 Install client-server software to both server and client hardware according to business guidelines
  • 3.2 Configure the client-server software according to vendor guidelines
  • 3.3 Monitor client-server performance to ensure performance, according to business requirements
  • 3.4 Manage the installation of upgrades and patches to the client-server software environment
  • 3.5 Backup and maintain client-server software
4. Assess configuration effect on overall network design
  • 4.1 Identify appropriate utilities to monitor and determine network performance
  • 4.2 Create network performance benchmarks prior to and on completion of client-server software installation
  • 4.3 Compare benchmarks to assess performance effect on network after installation of client-server software
5. Test and sign off
  • 5.1 Test operation of the client-server software to ensure client requirements are met
  • 5.2 Obtain sign-off from appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7942 ICANWK407A Install and configure client-server applications and services Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT74 ICTNWK426 Install and configure client-server applications and services Unit of competency