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Investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching

Investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN810
State Code
AWC90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to accommodate shortfalls in capacity and functionality for a switching network. It also covers how to develop solutions for network growth using emerging technologies, including cloud computing.It applies to individuals with excellent technical and strategic management skills working as telecommunications planning engineers and senior technical staff.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate current physical network infrastructure
  • 1.1 Analyse scalability, functionality, cost, security and energy consumption of existing physical network infrastructure
  • 1.2 Report on shortfalls and risks of existing physical infrastructure in accommodating network growth and increased functionality
  • 1.3 Investigate capacity and functionality shortfalls of existing physical infrastructure to highlight limitations of the existing switching network
  • 1.4 Document estimated costs and issues associated with meeting capacity and functionality shortfalls using existing physical infrastructure
2. Investigate the application of cloud networks
  • 2.1 Analyse trends in cloud networks (infrastructure-as-a-service), technologies and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architectures against rapid changes in the landscape
  • 2.2 Determine applicability of cloud networks (infrastructure- as-a-service) to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network
  • 2.3 Assess risks in using cloud networks to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network
  • 2.4 Evaluate a range of cloud network solutions and justify selection of an optimum network switching solution
  • 2.5 Develop solution elements using a series of small project elements
  • 2.6 Produce a cloud network alternative solution to emulate the existing core network of a service provider
3. Analyse the impact of the cloud network solution for system integration and across business domains
  • 3.1 Prepare a plan for organisational change control processes and integration of cloud network solutions within a complete network infrastructure
  • 3.2 Prepare a test scenario and produce a test management schedule for the testing process of system elements and interfaces using simulation
  • 3.3 Use integration document software to replicate issues exhibited in test environment
  • 3.4 Certify cloud network solution compatibility and compliance to requirements using the web-based test management tool (quality centre) to conduct performance evaluation tests
  • 3.5 Analyse test reports to evaluate load balancing and network security issues in test environment
  • 3.6 Document and resolve conflicts detected in simulation testing
4. Develop a business case for implementation of a cloud network
  • 4.1 Prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the cloud network solution as a business case to evaluate the return on investment (RoI)
  • 4.2 Investigate staging of the solution and timing implementation of project elements as a scenario for real life implementation
  • 4.3 Research and report on key features of cloud network implementation in a business case study
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3517 ICTTEN8194A Investigate the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV38 ICTTEN825 Investigate applications of cloud networks in network switching Unit of competency