Course Title: Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: COSC6160C

Course Title: Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6121 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

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

Teacher

Divya Anshu Bhardwaj

Ph: +61 9925 4163

Email:divya.bhardwaj@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

UEENEEE101A

Course Description

This unit covers developing an applications infrastructure for energy sector enterprise computer networks. It encompasses safe working practices, deploying servers, configuring remote desktop services, configuring a web services infrastructure, configuring network application servers, documenting development activities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEED149A Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure

Element:

1 Prepare to develop a network applications infrastructure.

Performance Criteria:

1.1  OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2  Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3  The extent of network application infrastructure to be developed is determined from network performance specifications and in consultation with relevant persons.
1.4  Activities are planned to meet scheduled time lines in consultation with others involved in the work.
1.5  Appropriate development tools and software are selected based on specified requirements and performance standard.
1.6  Strategies are implemented to ensure network development is carried out efficiently.

Element:

2 Install, configure and manage applications infrastructure components.

Performance Criteria:

2.1  OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2  Knowledge and complexities of network applications infrastructure are applied to developing the network.
2.3  Network applications infrastructure components in current use and installed and configured in compliance with industry standards and variants as specified for the network. (See Note 1)
2.4  Management components of the network applications infrastructure are configured in compliance with current industry practices and requirements specified for the network.
2.5  Security components of network the network applications infrastructure are created in compliance with current industry practices and requirements specified for the network. (See Note 2)
2.6  Network malfunctions are identified and rectified using logical techniques and drawing knowledge of complex network infrastructure.
2.7  Network is monitored and solutions are developed to optimise network performance and reliability in accordance with established procedures.
2.8  Security events are analysed and actions taken in accordance with established policy.
2.9  Approaches to issues/problems are analysed to provide most effective solutions.
2.10  Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards.

Element:

3 Report network administration activities.

Performance Criteria:

3.1  Written justification is produced for network services development activities and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with established procedures.
3.2  Network applications infrastructure development records are maintained in accordance with established procedures.
 


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practicals
• Review questions
• Case projects
• Lab journal
 

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEED149A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

 The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week Topics Delivered Elements/Performance Criteria
1 1.1 Explain the role a server operating system has in a network 1.2 Describe Windows Server 2016 roles and features 1.3 Explain the core technologies of Windows Server 2016 1.4 Summarize the new features of Windows Server 2016

Lab: Activity 1-1,1-2,1-3,1-4,1-5,1-6,1-7
 

Lab Journal, Practical Test 1 and Practical Test 2 explained

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
2 1.1 Explain the role a server operating system has in a network 1.2 Describe Windows Server 2016 roles and features 1.3 Explain the core technologies of Windows Server 2016 1.4 Summarize the new features of Windows Server 2016

Lab: Activity 1-1,1-2,1-3,1-4,1-5,1-6,1-7

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
3 2.1 Determine appropriate Windows Server 2016 installation requirements and editions 2.2 Plan a Windows Server 2016 installation 2.3 Install and configure Windows Server Core 2.4 Install and remove features using Features on Demand

Lab: Activities 2-1,2-2,2-3,2-4,2-5,2-6

Lab Journal Task

 A) Network servers Deployment

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
4 2.1 Determine appropriate Windows Server 2016 installation requirements and editions 2.2 Plan a Windows Server 2016 installation 2.3 Install and configure Windows Server Core 2.4 Install and remove features using Features on Demand

Lab: Activities 2-1,2-2,2-3,2-4,2-5,2-6

Lab Journal review and feedback
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
5 3.1 Work with server roles and features 3.2 Manage servers remotely 3.3 Work with Windows install images 3.4 Configure services

Lab: Activities 3-1,3-2,3-3,3-4,3-5

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
6 3.1 Work with server roles and features 3.2 Manage servers remotely 3.3 Work with Windows install images 3.4 Configure services

Lab: Activities 3-1,3-2,3-3,3-4,3-5

Lab Journal Task

B) Demonstrate remote desktop service between two sets of computers.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
7 4.1 Describe server storage 4.2 Configure local disks 4.3 Work with virtual disks 4.4 Describe file sharing 4.5 Configure Windows file sharing 4.6 Secure access to files with permissions


Lab: Activities 4-1,4-2,4-3,4-4,4-5,4-6,4-7,4-8,4-9,4-10,4-11,4-12,4-13

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
8 4.1 Describe server storage 4.2 Configure local disks 4.3 Work with virtual disks 4.4 Describe file sharing 4.5 Configure Windows file sharing 4.6 Secure access to files with permissions

Lab: Practical Test 1
 

Lab: Activities 4-1,4-2,4-3,4-4,4-5,4-6,4-7,4-8,4-9,4-10,4-11,4-12,4-13

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
9

Revision of lectures

Lab: 
Lab Journal Task

C) Once the connectivity between servers has been established configure one of the web service infrastructures. Example: FTP service

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
10 5.1 Work with Storage Spaces 5.2 Configure iSCSI 5.3 Implement data deduplication 5.4 Implement Storage Replica

Lab: Activities 5-1,5-2,5-3,5-4,5-5,5-6,5-7

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
11 5.1 Work with Storage Spaces 5.2 Configure iSCSI 5.3 Implement data deduplication 5.4 Implement Storage Replica

Lab: Activities 5-1,5-2,5-3,5-4,5-5,5-6,5-7

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
12 10.1 Describe Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) 10.2 Install the WSUS role 10.3 Configure WSUS 10.4 Implement Windows Defender

Lab: Activities 10-1,10-2,10-3,10-4,10-5,10-6
Lab Journal Task

D) Configure network applications such as media services.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
13 10.1 Describe Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) 10.2 Install the WSUS role 10.3 Configure WSUS 10.4 Implement Windows Defender

Lab: Activities 10-1,10-2,10-3,10-4,10-5,10-6


 
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
14 11.1 Monitor Windows Server 11.2 Back up Windows Server 11.3 Recover Windows Server from backup 11.4 Back up and recover specific roles

Lab: Activities 11-1,11-2,11-3,11-4,11-5,11-6,11-7,11-8,11-9,11-10

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
15 11.1 Monitor Windows Server 11.2 Back up Windows Server 11.3 Recover Windows Server from backup 11.4 Back up and recover specific roles

Lab: Activities 11-1,11-2,11-3,11-4,11-5,11-6,11-7,11-8,11-9,11-10

Lab:  Lab journal submission

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
16

Revision Week and Practical Test:
Lecture: Revision;
Lab: Practical Test 2
 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2
17-18 Catch-up 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

MCSA Guide to Installation, Storage, and Compute with Microsoft® Windows Server®2016, Exam 70-740 , 1st Edition

978-1-337-40066-4


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through CANVAS and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Study materials will be available on CANVAS>COSC6160C

Prescribed book

MCSA Guide to Installation, Storage, and Compute with Microsoft® Windows Server®2016, Exam 70-740 , 1st Edition

Greg Tomsho
ISBN-10: 1-337-40066-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-337-40066-4


Oracle Virtual Box virtualisation software - available for download from https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads


Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Up to 120-Day Evaluation - supplied with the prescribed text

External USB Hard disk storage device with minimum capacity of 500GB
 


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:

Practical Assessments x 3, Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory

Assessment 1: Lab Journal
Assessment 2: Practical Test
Assessment 3: Closed Book Test

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Lab Journal Practical Test Closed Book Test
1.1 x x x
1.2 x x x
1.3 x x x
1.4 x x x
1.5 x x x
1.6 x x x
2.1 x x x
2.2 x   x
2.3   x x
2.4   x x
2.5   x x
2.6   x x
2.7   x x
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2.9   x x
2.10 x x x
3.1 x   x
3.2 x   x

  


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Lab Journal 
Assessment 2: Practical Test 1
Assessment 3: Practical Test 2

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEENEED149A Elements & Performance Criteria


UEENEED149A Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 3.1 3.2
Lab Journal x x x x

x x






x x x
Practical Test 1 x x  x
x x x
 x x x x x x x
x x
Practical Test 2 x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x
x x

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Lab Journal  X   X X X   X X

X X X X X
Practical Test 1

X X X
 X X  X    X  X  X  X X  X
Practical Test 2      X   X   X X  X     X      X  X
All Assessments

UEENEED149A
 

1 0 3 2 3 0 3 3 2 0 2 3 2 2 3 2
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

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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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/consultations 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/academic-integrity 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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