Course Title: Deploy software to networked computers
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: COSC6098C
Course Title: Deploy software to networked computers
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4299 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Geoff Moss
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852
Course Contact Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Chelton Evans
chelton.evans@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and support the installation of new or upgraded software to networked computers according to vendor and organisation specifications.
The course deploys networked software for a Windows domain. WDS (Windows Deployment Service) is implemented, package deployment through group policy.
Topics include
• WDS (Windows Deployment Service)
• Windows 2008 server
• Package deployment using group policy
• Commercial antivirus software and its deployment in a Windows domain
• FOG is a Linux-based, free and open source computer imaging solution
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICANWK411A Deploy software to networked computers |
Element: |
Automate install of operating system via network |
Performance Criteria: |
Plan and deploy software packages according to appropriate vendor installation procedures with minimal disruption to network and clients |
Element: |
Automate installation of software packages via network |
Performance Criteria: |
Plan and deploy software packages according to appropriate vendor installation procedures with minimal disruption to network and clients |
Element: |
Determine operating system and software and hardware requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
Assess client software and licensing requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system |
Element: |
Obtain deployment software to automate deployment |
Performance Criteria: |
Evaluate deployment software according to client requirements and organisational guidelines |
Element: |
Test and sign off |
Performance Criteria: |
Test installed operating system and software for error-free performance, identifying and resolving problems |
Learning Outcomes
Ability to plan, manage and support software to networked computers.
Details of Learning Activities
Explore performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and support the installation of new or upgraded software to networked computers according to vendor and organisation specifications.
Class pracs, classroom discussion are part of the learning activities, as well as work-based experiences and activies.
Internet hyperlinks to technical documents and references including Youtube will be used as a learning tool and resource.
Learning activities may be modified during the semester to meet the needs of students in the current program and the needs of their workplace.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Software/Reading | Practical Exercises and Assessment |
| 1 | Determine operating system and software and hardware requirements | See online resources | Prac and work based assessment |
| 2 | Obtain deployment software to automate deployment | See online resources | Prac and work based assessment |
| 3 | Automate installation of operating system via network | See online resources | Prac and work based assessment |
| 4 | Automate installation of software packages via network | See online resources | Prac and work based assessment |
| 5 | Test and sign off | See online resources | Prac and work based assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent. Skill based assessment.
A range of assessment methods are used to assess practical skills and knowledge, for example
• direct questioning combined with a review of portfolios of evidence
• review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
• demonstration of techniques
Assessment Tasks
Skills Based Assessments:
These assessments can be done either at RMIT or at the workplace providing appropriate equipment is available.
All pracs need to be satisfactorily completed to pass the course.
Assessment Matrix
| Element | Practical Tasks | In Class/Work Observation | In Class Testing | Individual and Group discussions** |
| 1.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 1.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 1.3 | x | x | x | x |
| 1.4 | x | x | x | x |
| 2.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 2.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 2.3 | x | x | x | x |
| 2.4 | x | x | x | x |
| 3.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 3.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 3.3 | x | x | x | x |
| 4.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 4.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 4.3 | x | x | x | x |
| 5.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 5.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 5.3 | x | x | x | x |
** small group discussion and problem solving on variety of issues at appropriate times during delivery of the course
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