Course Title: Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: OFFC5333C
Course Title: Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NIL
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies, with the goal of providing a more sustainable information and communications technology (ICT) environment. It applies to individuals working as senior networking staff responsible for increasing the sustainability of an organisation, by using virtualisation technologies.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK525 Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment |
Element: |
1. Prepare to configure the virtual environment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain the technical specifications and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors 1.2 Review the environmental requirements for installing the virtualisation software |
Element: |
2. Install and configure the support services |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Install and configure the required services and ports, according to virtualisation software vendors 2.2 Install and configure virtualisation client and server management software, according to the enterprise requirements 2.3 Install, configure and manage environmental requirements to ensure that virtual machines function 2.4 Configure virtual machines, using remote client management software |
Element: |
3. Design and configure the virtual network |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Plan and design the virtual network, according to client needs 3.2 Install and configure the virtual networks 3.3 Verify the functionality of virtualisation network, according to the enterprise requirements |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the competency (ICTICT517). Learning activities will incorporate
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Individual and group work on assignments, and knowledge based assessments.
Elements and Performance Criteria of ICTNWK525 (OFFC5333C)
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to configure the virtual environment |
1.1 Obtain the technical specifications and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors 1.2 Review the environmental requirements for installing the virtualisation software |
2. Install and configure the support services |
2.1 Install and configure the required services and ports, according to virtualisation software vendors 2.2 Install and configure virtualisation client and server management software, according to the enterprise requirements 2.3 Install, configure and manage environmental requirements to ensure that virtual machines function 2.4 Configure virtual machines, using remote client management software |
3. Design and configure the virtual network |
3.1 Plan and design the virtual network, according to client needs 3.2 Install and configure the virtual networks 3.3 Verify the functionality of virtualisation network, according to the enterprise requirements |
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for ICTNWK525 is detailed below: | ||
Week |
Topic |
Assessment |
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Week 1
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Introduction to Oracle VM Virtual Box Installation of Windows 10 |
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Week 2
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Virtual Box Advanced Options (Cloning, Import - Export, Sharing a Folder) |
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Week 3
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Introduction to VMware Player/Workstation Installing and Configuring Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 |
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Week 4
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VMware Advanced Options (Snapshots, Automatic User Login, VMware Basic Settings, Cloning & Network Settings) |
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Week 5
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Installation and Configuration of Active Directory Domain Services on Windows Server 2016/2019 | Knowledge Assessment -1 Released |
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Week 6
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Knowledge Assessment - 1 | Assessment 3 - Project Released |
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Week 7
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Installing and Configuring DHCP Server on Windows Server 2016/2019 Joining Client and Assigning IP address from DHCP Server |
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Week 8
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Introduction to VMware vSphere (ESXi) Hypervisor Installation of vSphere (ESXi) Hypervisor |
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Week 9
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Exploring vSphere (ESXi) (Creating a new VM & Datastore, Uploading ISO in the Datastore) |
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Week 10 |
vSphere (ESXi) Advanced Options (Creating a vSwitch and Adding 2nd NIC) |
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Week 11
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Installing vSphere Client (vSwitch and NIC teaming using vSphere Client)
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Knowledge Assessment - 2 Released |
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Week 12
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Knowledge Assessment - 2 |
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Week 13
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Introduction to Hyper-V |
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Week 14
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Introduction to Cloud Computing |
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Week 15
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Working on Project |
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Week 16
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Project Submission |
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week 17
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Resit and Re-submission |
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Week 18 |
Resit and Re-submission |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 3: Project
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
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1.2 |
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X |
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2.1 |
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X |
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2.2 |
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X |
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2.3 |
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X |
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2.4 |
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X |
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3.1 |
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X |
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3.2 |
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X |
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3.3 |
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X |
Assessment Tasks
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Task 1: Knowledge Assessment -1
Task 2: Knowledge Assessment -2
Task 3: Project Assessment
You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix for ICTNWK525 (OFFC5333C):
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
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1.2 |
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X |
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2.1 |
|
X |
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2.2 |
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X |
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2.3 |
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X |
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2.4 |
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X |
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3.1 |
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X |
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3.2 |
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X |
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3.3 |
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X |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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Study and learning Support:
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- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
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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.
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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:
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