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Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDBS603
State Code
AUX03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020303 - Database Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the current and future business requirements for a database.It applies to individuals with senior system-operations or line management responsibility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine context of the business need or problem
  • 1.1 Develop the database objectives and identify the expected outcomes to be achieved
  • 1.2 Document the database problem
2. Gather information
  • 2.1 Analyse the database in order to identify the business rules, entities and relationships
  • 2.2 Identify the existing and proposed business models
  • 2.3 Identify any possible Big Data applications
3. Determine the database functionality
  • 3.1 Document the existing database and the environment
  • 3.2 Confirm database functionality with the client
4. Identify scalability and functionality
  • 4.1 Identify the reserve, and long-term capacity, of the database
  • 4.2 Identify the implications for the system’s architecture, data models, data structures, hardware and software
  • 4.3 Identify the requirements for scalability
  • 4.4 Compare the functionality and scalability features of the database
  • 4.5 Determine and document any gap between the features
5. Prepare the database functionality and scalability report
  • 5.1 Document the functionality and scalability of the database
  • 5.2 Submit the report to the client for review
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG939 ICADBS603B Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBU84 ICTDBS606 Determine database functionality and scalability Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA0 ICT60115 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Qualification