Course Title: Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: EEET7389C
Course Title: Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Alex Buono
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4475
Course Contact Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
by appointment
Course Coordinator
Rakesh Kumar
P: +613 9925 7948
E: rakesh.kumar@rmit.edu.au
Program Coordinator
Mark Tasman
P: +613 9925 4448
E: mark.tasman@rmit.edu.au
Program Manager
Luke Eberbach
P: +613 9925 4381
E: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and integrate a virtual server in a network to replace multiple physical servers, reducing power requirements of individual servers and meeting sustainability targets.
It applies to individuals with a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT) networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTSUS501 Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system |
Element: |
1. Plan to implement server virtualisation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess extent of virtualisation to be implemented using feasibility report and organisational guidelines 1.2 Analyse existing server infrastructure use 1.3 Research and analyse alternative virtualisation scenarios, including risk analysis and relative comparisons of each consideration 1.4 Provide brief report to appropriate person of proposed preferred plan and describe resources required 1.5 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans with any recommendations |
Element: |
2. Design virtual server specification |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm network operating system, server applications and server design with client 2.2 Determine product and vendor architecture and equipment specifications 2.3 Determine technology and resources within business requirements and budget |
Element: |
3. Install virtual server |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer's specifications 3.2 Notify client for site access 3.3 Create detailed task list specifying stages and sequence of work required 3.4 Review hardware and software to ensure compatibility 3.5 Install required operating system, additional tools or third party software as specified in design 3.6 Patch operating system and applications to ensure maximum security and reliability |
Element: |
4. Integrate and test virtual server |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine tests to ensure virtual server integration 4.2 Develop test plan, referring to resources and network impact 4.3 Run system tests according to test plan and record outcomes 4.4 Analyse error report and make changes as required 4.5 Test required changes or additions 4.6 Validate changes or additions against specifications |
Element: |
5. Complete work and document activities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Document installation and integration process according to organisational guidelines 5.2 Provide user documentation 5.3 Notify client and obtain sign off |
Learning Outcomes
This course has been designed to enhance your knowledge in understanding different aspects of virtualisation. On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the need for Virtualisation
- Configure a VM
- Plan a Virtual deployment
- Test and troubleshoot servers and VMs
- Understand the need for documentation
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the two clustered competencies (ICTNWK505 and ICTSUS501). Both learning activities will incorporate
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Individual work on assignments, practical labs and knowledge based assessments.
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster referred to as Virtual Servers. This cluster consists of two units of competencies from the 50418 National Unit Code. They are ICTNWK505 (EEET7391C) and ICTSUS501 (EEET7389C).
You must enrol in all two courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies ICTNWK505 and ICTSUS501.
Elements and Performance Criteria of ICTSUS501 (EEET7389C)
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan to implement server virtualisation |
1.1 Assess extent of virtualisation to be implemented using feasibility report and organisational guidelines 1.2 Analyse existing server infrastructure use 1.3 Research and analyse alternative virtualisation scenarios, including risk analysis and relative comparisons of each consideration 1.4 Provide brief report to appropriate person of proposed preferred plan and describe resources required 1.5 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans with any recommendations |
2. Design virtual server specification |
2.1 Confirm network operating system, server applications and server design with client 2.2 Determine product and vendor architecture and equipment specifications 2.3 Determine technology and resources within business requirements and budget |
3. Install virtual server |
3.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer’s specifications 3.2 Notify client for site access 3.3 Create detailed task list specifying stages and sequence of work required 3.4 Review hardware and software to ensure compatibility 3.5 Install required operating system, additional tools or third party software as specified in design 3.6 Patch operating system and applications to ensure maximum security and reliability |
4. Integrate and test virtual server |
4.1 Determine tests to ensure virtual server integration 4.2 Develop test plan, referring to resources and network impact 4.3 Run system tests according to test plan and record outcomes 4.4 Analyse error report and make changes as required 4.5 Test required changes or additions 4.6 Validate changes or additions against specifications |
5. Complete work and document activities |
5.1 Document installation and integration process according to organisational guidelines 5.2 Provide user documentation 5.3 Notify client and obtain sign off |
Teaching Schedule
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTNWK505 (EEET7391C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Practical Assessment
Assessment 2: Product Assessment (Project)
Assessment 3: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Mapping Matrix
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
X |
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1.4 |
X |
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1.5 |
X |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
|
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3.1 |
X |
X |
X |
3.2 |
|
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
|
X |
X |
3.5 |
X |
X |
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3.6 |
X |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
X |
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4.4 |
X |
X |
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4.5 |
|
X |
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4.6 |
|
X |
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5.1 |
X |
X |
X |
5.2 |
X |
X |
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5.3 |
X |
X |
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Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTNWK505 (EEET7391C) for the assessment tasks.
Assessments
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of this course and must achieve a satisfactory standard in each assessment. Assessment methods have been designed to measure student's competency in each course over multiple tasks.
Resubmissions
For each assessment submitted by the due date in this course students will be given feedback within 2 weeks of the assessment submission. If you do not submit your assessment by the due date or if your first attempt is not satisfactory you will be allowed a single resubmission attempt for each assessment in this course. You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
Due dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Extensions
If you will not be able to meet the due date for an assessment you may apply to your teacher for an extension of up to seven days by completing the Application of Time to Submit Assessment Work Form at https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/documents/Students/Student_forms/Application-for-extension-of-time-to-submit-work.pdf Applications for an extension of time must be received before the due date for an assessment.
Special Consideration
If unforeseen circumstances beyond your control prevent you from submitting your work on time you may be eligible to apply for special consideration. For further information regarding special consideration, please refer to the RMIT Special Consideration page at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTNWK505 (EEET7391C) for the assessment matrix.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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