Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: COSC6246C

Course Title: Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

Important Information:

Please note that this course may include compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some or all teaching activities.

It is recommended that you check your Canvas course shell closer to the course start date for details about any mandatory in-person attendance requirements.

Please be aware that the course delivery method may need to change quickly in response to evolving course requirements. Students must maintain regular communication with their teachers to stay informed about any updates.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology

Course Contact: Ray Alotry

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4612

Course Contact Email: ray.alotry@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies to implement and enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.

This course is clustered for delivery and assessment with the following unit: 

ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

Element:

1. Determine enterprise virtual computing requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Analyse organisational virtual computing environment and determine organisational needs 1.2 Assess existing organisational systems and determine suitability for virtualisation 1.3 Determine and document required installation process and resources according to organisational requirements

Element:

2. Analyse the virtualisation host software

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine virtualisation host software requirements 2.2 Identify and compare industry standard virtualisation host software 2.3 Determine and document recommended virtualisation host software and submit to required personnel

Element:

3. Evaluate system requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Obtain technical specifications, licensing and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors 3.2 Evaluate and compare system requirements needed to implement virtualisation 3.3 Determine and document recommendations and submit to required personnel

Element:

4. Plan and install the virtualisation host software

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Prepare environment and initiate host software installation according to technical specifications 4.2 Obtain and install virtualisation host platform according to technical specifications 4.3 Test and validate functionality of virtualisation host platform against specifications 4.4 Finalise reports and documentation and submit to required personnel

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course the candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.


Details of Learning Activities

In this Course you will work on advanced level Virtualization and Networking concepts and systems. Primary goal of this course is to progressively develop Virtual Network Systems Troubleshooting and Systems Administration skills throughout the semester by completing a project work as per course schedule.

You will be performing Lab exercises by yourself with guidance and some assistance. Key concepts will be explained is lectures, classes or online, where syllabus material will be presented and the subject matter will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples; Your class Teacher may be able to assist with guidance for any technical issue, but you will need to perform research for technical troubleshooting and devise feasible solutions.

Assignments, as described in Overview of Assessment (below), requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter; and Private study, working through the course study materials as presented in classes and learning materials, and gaining knowledge and skills by practicing conceptual and technical problems solving in a collaborative manner.

There is no hurdle requirements and no Exam for this course. There are three(3) Assessment Tasks in this course. Student is required to satisfactorily response to all Assessment Tasks to receive Competency Grade for the Course.

Tutorials and/or labs and/or group discussions (including online forums) focused on technical projects, network systems troubleshooting and problem solving will provide practice in the application of theory and procedures, allow exploration of concepts with teaching staff and other students, and give feedback on your progress and understanding of the subject matter.

The supporting study documents and Video Tutorials will serve the purpose as Guideline only. You may require to perform further online research on the Study Topic ie. Google search, Youtube Video Tutorials, LinkedIn Learning Tutorials, Vendor Websites, Online Forums, Discuss and Consult with peers and your Class Teacher etc.

You are not required to complete all Lab Exercises of the Week in one sitting. You may continue and complete the Labs in progressive manner.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for ICTNWK559 is detailed below



Week 

  

Date

  

Topic

  

Assessments

  

1

  

 10-16 February

  

Introduction to Virtualisation

  

 

  

2

  

 17-23 February

  

VMware Hypervisors

  

 

  

3

  

 24 Feburary-2 March

  

VMware ESXi

  

 

  

4

  

 3-9 March

  

VMware ESXi

  		  

5

  

 10-16 March

  

VMware ESXi

  

Assessment Task 1 Release date

  

6

  

 17-23 March

  

VMware ESXi

  		  

7

  

24-30 March

  

VMware ESXi

  		  

8

  

31 March - 6 April

  

VMware ESXi

  

Assessment Task 1 Release due date

  

9

  

7-13 April

  

Introduction to Microsoft Hypervisors

  

Assessment Task 2 Release Date

  

10

  

14-20 April

  

Microsoft Hyper-V

  		  

Mid-Semester Break

  

18-25 April

  

11

  

28 April - 4 May

  

Microsoft Hyper-V

  		  

12

  

5-11 May

  

Microsoft Hyper-V

  

Assessment Task 2 Due Date

  

13

  

12-18 May

  

Microsoft Hyper-V

  

Assessment Task3 Release date

  

14

  

19-25 May

  

Microsoft Hyper-V

  		  

15

  

26 May - 1 June

  

Practice Labs & Resubmissions

  

Assessment Task3 Due date

  

16

  

2-8 June

  

Practice Labs & Resubmissions

  		  

17

  

9-15 June

  

Practice Labs & Resubmissions

  		  

18

  

16-22 June

  

 Practice Labs & Resubmissions

  

*Please note that this timeline is subject to change based on semester requirements. We recommend checking your Canvas course shell regularly to stay updated with the latest schedule. 

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student/teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

There is no specified Text Book required for this course. However, you will have access to Canvas Course Study materials, Lab Exercises and List of Reading Materials. In addition, you will be required to perform online research ie. Google search, Vendor websites, LinkedIn Learning, Youtube Video Tutorials, Online Forums etc.

Combination of below Software will be used in this Course.

Hypervisor :

  • VMware Workstation Pro
  • VMware vSphere ESXi Server
  • VMware vSphere vCenter Server
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server

ISO Image :

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro or Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
  • Microsoft Window 2019 Server or Microsoft Windows 2022 Server
  • VMware vSphere ESXi Server
  • VMware vSphere vCenter Server

Other : 

  • Any other software as needed, which will be advised in class.

You can use Trial/Evaluation version of the software for all Lab Exercises in this Course.

A Computer with at least :

  • Processor with Virtualization Support (VT-x support)
  • 16GB RAM or more Physical Memory (32GB for better performance experience)
  • 1TB Free Disk Space.
  • A portable hard drive at least 512GB SSD or HDD
  • A 64GB or higher capacity USB memory stick.

There is no specific Licensing requirement for this Course.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and various types of assessments.

Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

Students must complete the following:

Assessment Task1 : Practical Skills Assessment

  • Release : Week5
  • Due : Week8

Assessment Task2 : Project

  • Release : Week9
  • Due : Week12

Assessment Task3 : Knowledge Test

  • Release : Week13
  • Due : Week15

Details of the Assessment Tasks can be found in Assignments section in Canvas.

For further guidance and assistance consult with your Class Teacher.

Note :

All assessment tasks must be demonstrated to class Teacher on-campus in-class for grading.

Student must satisfactorily respond to all Assessment Tasks to achieve Competency Grade (CA) in this Course.

Any concern discuss with your Class Teacher.


Assessment Matrix

Element

  

Performance criteria

  

 

  

 

  

Assessment

Task 1: Project

  

Assessment

Task 2: Planning and Configuring a VN

  

Assessment

Task 3: Knowledge

  

1. Configure and manage core virtual networks

 

  

1.1 Plan and design a virtual network according to organisational requirements

 

  

 

  

Task 1

Task 2

  

 

  

1.2 Configure virtual local area networks (VLANs) and required security and virtual switch (vSwitch) ports

 

  

 

  

Task 4

Task 7

  

 

  

1.3 Implement required security policies, traffic-shaping and network interface controller (NIC) teaming

 

  

 

  

Task 5

Task 6

Task 7

  

 

  

1.4 Manage required distributed vSwitch connections, vSwitch physical and vSwitch storage adapter connections

 

  

 

  

Task 4

  

 

  

1.5 Configure and manage required multiple networks according to organisational requirements

 

  

 

  

Task 4

  

 

  

2. Configure and manage core infrastructure storage and services

 

  

2.1 Obtain vendor provided virtualisation software technical storage specifications and system requirements

 

  

 

  

Task 8

  

 

  

2.2 Plan, design and document core infrastructure storage environment according to organisational requirements

 

  

 

  

Task 8

  

 

  

2.3 Create, configure, manage and secure virtual storage connection according to technical specifications

 

  

 

  

Task 3

Task 11

  

 

  

2.4 Install and test local and shared data store, data store clusters and resource pools according to technical specifications

 

  

 

  

Task 3

Task 9

Task 10

Task 14

Task 15

  

 

  

 

  

2.5 Configure required provisioning services and templates according to organisational requirements and technical specifications

 

  

 

  

Task 12

Task 13

  

 

  

3. Secure virtual environment

 

  

3.1 Plan and document administrative strategies according to organisational requirements

 

  

 

  

Task 16

 

  

 

  

3.2 Configure required user roles and administer virtual environment according to organisational requirements and technical specifications

 

  

 

  

Task 16

  

 

  

3.3 Set up and secure required user privileges and permissions

 

  

 

  

Task 16

  

 

  

3.4 Submit documents to required personnel, seek and respond to feedback

 

  

 

  

Task 17

  

 

  

Knowledge Evidence  

  

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  

Assessment

Task 3: Knowledge

  
  • government and industry policies and guidelines relating to the development of efficient and reliable, information and communications technology (ICT) environments
  

Q4, Q5, Q6

  
  • industry standards technologies and processes, designed to produce an efficient and reliable ICT environment 
  

Q1, Q2, Q3, Q7 

 

  
  • structure, functions and business organisation of the client 
  

Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11 

  
  • benefits and costs of virtualisation 
  

Q12

  
  • procedures and processes for planning, designing and securing virtual environments 
  

Q13, Q17

  
  • design and configuration of industry standard tools and software applications required to manage virtual machines 
  

Q14 

 

  
  • configuration required to integrate virtual machines into the existing network design 
  

Q15 

  
  • configuration and management of industry standard storage infrastructure. 
  

Q16

 

  

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   

  

To find more information about credit transfer and RPL, please refer to the following link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

    Study and Learning Support:   

RMIT University Library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. 
 
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 
• Math and science developmental support and advice 
• English language development 

To find more information about Study and Learning Support, please refer to the following link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support   

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):   

  

The Equitable Learning Services team (ELS team) supports and creates equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition. We also support primary carers.    

  

ELS works in partnership with students to create an Equitable Learning Plan. Your plan is tailored to you, supports your needs and establishes how RMIT can provide ongoing assistance so you can access and participate in your studies. The ELS team can assist you to manage your Equitable Learning Plan.   

  

To find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS), please refer to the following link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning 

    

Extensions and Special Consideration    

  

Extensions:   

  

• Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.   

  

• Applications must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.   

  

• Extensions can be approved for up to 7 days past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding 7 days, they must instead apply for special consideration.)   

  

 

Special Consideration:   

  

• An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible, but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date. For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website. 

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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