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Configure and administer a network operating system
Configure and administer a network operating system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAS3120C
ICAS3120C
State Code
D2821
D2821
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2009
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
18/09/2009
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit defines the competency required to create the network configuration required by a client and to set up and use administrative tools to manage the network.The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic testsNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review network policies
- 1.1. Review organisational policies for network use and administration arrangements
- 1.2. Identify network administration tools both built into the network operating system and third-party tools that can be used to enforce organisationalpolices
- 1.3. Determine and document settings and parameters that should be used in order to meet policies and procedures
- 1.4. Make necessary recommendations to appropriate person for ways of overcoming weaknesses in administration tools
2. Create an interface with existing system
- 2.1. Identify and document the current system and components and configuration through audits of hardware and software
- 2.2. Identify and map system interaction by identifying what data is required by particular users and how often the data is accessed
- 2.3. Examine existing applications and plan required upgrades/reconfigurations to new system or applications
- 2.4. Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system
3. Set up and manage the network file system
- 3.1. Evaluate the network requirements of the user and design an appropriate file and folder structure
- 3.2. Create the designed file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools
- 3.3. Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements
- 3.4. Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures
- 3.5. Test the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups
- 3.6. Document the created file system in accordance with organisational standards
4. Manage user services
- 4.1. Evaluate the network requirements of the user and design an appropriate set of services that should be provided
- 4.2. Implement the services required by using the appropriate administration and system tools
- 4.3. Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access in accordance with user authorisation
- 4.4. Test successful access by users to authorised network data and resources and record outcomes
5. Monitor user accounts
- 5.1. Modify default user settings to ensure that they match security policies
- 5.2. Modify existing user settings for non-compliant security according to security and access policies
- 5.3. Check that appropriate legal notices at log on are displayed
- 5.4. Use appropriate utilities to check strength of passwords
- 5.5. Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who leave the organisation or area have their accounts disabled or deleted
- 5.6. Use information services to identify well-known and up-to-date security gaps and secure these with appropriate hardware and software
6. Provide and support backup security
- 6.1. Scan and, if required, clean the network of viruses before back-up
- 6.2. Review security requirements for users and data to be stored on network
- 6.3. Determine risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention and recovery processes
- 6.4. Implement systems to provide back-up and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster
- 6.5. Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Network may include but is not limited to:
large and small LANs
WANs
VPNs
the internet
the use of the PSTN for dial-up modems only
private lines
data
voice
Appropriate person may include:
supervisor
teacher
authorised business representative
client
Network operating system may include but is not limited to:
Novell NetWare 5 or above or any operating system that has multi-user ability
Linux
Mac OS
Windows 2000 or above
Organisational policies may include but are not limited to:
how and what the organisation will operate
maintenance policy
security policy
diagnostic policy
OH&S policy
System may include but is not limited to:
network
application
software
business
computers
financial system
management system
information system
Components may include:
motherboards
CMOS battery
central processing unit (CPU)
CD and DVD drives
interface cards
drives
fax/modem cards
RAM upgrades
CPU upgrades
Software may include but is not limited to:
Commercial, in-house, packaged or customised software
Hardware may include but is not limited to:
workstations
personal computers
modems or other connectivity devices
networks
DSL modems
remote sites
servers
User may include:
a person within a department
a department within the organisation
a third party
Applications may include:
database programs
word processors
email programs
internet browsers
system browsers
spreadsheets
File system may involve:
multiple or single servers
multiple or single logical disks and complex directory
folder structures
Informationservices may include:
internet
chat rooms
forums
newsgroups
Back-up may involve:
simple, single tape unit back-up to more comprehensive and complex back-up facilities across the network
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Network may include but is not limited to:
large and small LANs
WANs
VPNs
the internet
the use of the PSTN for dial-up modems only
private lines
data
voice
Appropriate person may include:
supervisor
teacher
authorised business representative
client
Network operating system may include but is not limited to:
Novell NetWare 5 or above or any operating system that has multi-user ability
Linux
Mac OS
Windows 2000 or above
Organisational policies may include but are not limited to:
how and what the organisation will operate
maintenance policy
security policy
diagnostic policy
OH&S policy
System may include but is not limited to:
network
application
software
business
computers
financial system
management system
information system
Components may include:
motherboards
CMOS battery
central processing unit (CPU)
CD and DVD drives
interface cards
drives
fax/modem cards
RAM upgrades
CPU upgrades
Software may include but is not limited to:
Commercial, in-house, packaged or customised software
Hardware may include but is not limited to:
workstations
personal computers
modems or other connectivity devices
networks
DSL modems
remote sites
servers
User may include:
a person within a department
a department within the organisation
a third party
Applications may include:
database programs
word processors
email programs
internet browsers
system browsers
spreadsheets
File system may involve:
multiple or single servers
multiple or single logical disks and complex directory
folder structures
Informationservices may include:
internet
chat rooms
forums
newsgroups
Back-up may involve:
simple, single tape unit back-up to more comprehensive and complex back-up facilities across the network
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of the facilities available in the operating environment.
Assessment must confirm the ability to use network administrative tools and manage a network.
Assessment must confirm the ability to create the network configuration required by the client and provide timely client service.
To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:
User network requirements
Network administration tools
Access policy
Live network
Server
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Many organisations rely heavily on computer network infrastructure to enhance the efficiency of their activities. Consequently, it is imperative that their networks be maintained to reflect current design and usage and that no security breaches adversely affect the system. This requires constant monitoring and reviewing of the network, in order to keep up with new functionality, added workload in network traffic and new virus protection measures.
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specified problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available.
Assessment must ensure:
Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the section of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints would be characteristic.
Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be involved.
Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate relevant administration skills and an understanding of the theoretical knowledge underpinning the network operating system
Apply a range of well-developed configuration skills to resolve problems
Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable configuration problems
Interpret available network systems knowledge and information, using discretion and judgement
Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge
Apply a range of well-developed skills
Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems
Perform processes that require a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required
Interpret available information, using discretion and judgement
Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning
Take limited responsibility for the output of others
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of the facilities available in the operating environment.
Assessment must confirm the ability to use network administrative tools and manage a network.
Assessment must confirm the ability to create the network configuration required by the client and provide timely client service.
To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:
User network requirements
Network administration tools
Access policy
Live network
Server
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Many organisations rely heavily on computer network infrastructure to enhance the efficiency of their activities. Consequently, it is imperative that their networks be maintained to reflect current design and usage and that no security breaches adversely affect the system. This requires constant monitoring and reviewing of the network, in order to keep up with new functionality, added workload in network traffic and new virus protection measures.
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specified problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available.
Assessment must ensure:
Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the section of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints would be characteristic.
Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be involved.
Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICAT3025B Run standard diagnostic tests
An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate relevant administration skills and an understanding of the theoretical knowledge underpinning the network operating system
Apply a range of well-developed configuration skills to resolve problems
Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable configuration problems
Interpret available network systems knowledge and information, using discretion and judgement
Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge
Apply a range of well-developed skills
Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems
Perform processes that require a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required
Interpret available information, using discretion and judgement
Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning
Take limited responsibility for the output of others
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0190 | ICAS3120B | Configure and administer a network operating system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7933 | ICANWK303A | Configure and administer a network operating system | Unit of competency |
