Course Title: Install and configure virtual machines
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: EEET7396C
Course Title: Install and configure virtual machines
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to the course start date to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance.
The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in course requirements. It is advisable for students to keep in contact with their teachers regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4410 - Certificate IV in Information Technology
Course Contact: Akhtar Jalbani
Course Contact Phone: 039925 4612
Course Contact Email: akhtar.ali.jalbani@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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 skills and knowledge required to select and implement virtualisation solutions to meet organisational needs in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK420 Install and configure virtual machines |
Element: |
1. Identify options and select virtualisation solution |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and determine government and industry guidelines and policies for use of desktop and server virtualisation 1.2 Determine and document current and future requirements of organisations based on guidelines, policies and organisational structure 1.3 Identify benefits and detriments of virtualisation of desktop and server environments relevant to needs of organisation 1.4 Identify available features of current virtualisation software relevant to needs of organisation 1.5 Select virtualisation solutions based on current and future needs of organisation 1.6 Seek and obtain feedback on selected virtualisation solution from organisation and incorporate feedback into selected virtualisation solutions |
Element: |
2. Prepare for, install and configure virtualisation technology |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify, clarify and document technical requirements of organisation relating to virtualisation technologies including virtual machines, virtual networks, and virtualisation software 2.2 Identify and document hardware, software, network, and infrastructure components required to be installed and configured to meet technical requirements 2.3 Seek and obtain feedback on technical requirements and documented components from organisation and incorporate feedback into technical requirements and documented components 2.4 Install and configure software to provide support for virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems according to technical requirements 2.5 Configure virtualisation software application features to accommodate required functionality according to organisational needs |
Element: |
3. Install, configure and test virtual machines |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Install and configure virtual machines according to technical requirements 3.2 Install and configure virtual networks according to technical requirements 3.3 Test functionality of installed virtual machines and virtual networks against technical requirements and rectify errors |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and implement virtualisation solutions to meet organisational needs in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment.
It applies to individuals who work in the network area of organisations and are responsible for the virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems.
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the ICTNWK420. This competency will incorporate following learning activities:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Individual work on assignments, practical labs and knowledge-based assessments.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Date |
Topics/Discussions |
Assessment/Lab Activities |
| 1 | 14-20 July |
Introduction Understanding the need for Virtualisation |
Pre-Course Quiz |
| 2 | 21-27 July |
Setup VirtualBox Creating VM |
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| 3 | 28 July - 3 August |
Configuring VM VM Extensions |
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| 4 | 4-10 August |
Updating VM Backing Up and Restoring VM |
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| 5 | 11-17 August |
Practical Assessment Part 1 - Demonstration (On - Campus) | Due Practical Assessment Part 1 |
| 6 | 18-24 August |
Networking in VMs | |
| 7 | 25-31 August |
Networking in VMs Cont. Hypervisors |
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| Mid-semester break | 1-7 September |
No classes | |
| 8 | 8-14 September |
Practical Assessment Part 2 - Demonstration (On - Campus) | Due Practical Assessment Part 2 |
| 9 | 15-21 September |
Quiz Preparation |
Quiz Preparation (No assessment due) Online Quiz released |
| 10 |
22-28 September 26th September AFL Grand Final public holiday (Friday) |
Integrating VMs into Network |
Practical Assessment – Parts 1 & 2 Resubmission |
| 11 | 29 September - 5 October |
Practical Assessment Resubmission Constructing Network Diagrams |
Due Online Quiz |
| 12 | 6-12 October |
Benefits and Drawbacks of Virtualisation Virtualisation Guidelines Virtualisation Features Report Writing |
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| 13 | 13-19 October |
Identifying hardware requirements of VMs | Online Quiz Resubmission (if needed) |
| 14 | 20-26 October |
Cloud Computing | |
| 15 | 27 October- 2 November |
Assignment Meetings | Due Assignment 3 – Report |
| 16 |
3-9 November 4th Nov Melbourne Cup Day public holiday (Tuesday) |
Assignment Meetings | Due Assignment 3 – Report Demonstrations |
| 17 | 10-16 November |
Assignment Resubmission | Assignment 3 – Resubmission (if needed) |
| 18 | 17-23 November |
Final Resubmissions (If available) | Final Resubmissions (if permitted) |
*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
Please refer to Canvas for details on other resources
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 assessments:
| Task-1 |
Online Quiz This is an online assessment, comprises of 10 questions. |
| Task-2 |
Practical Assessment Students must individually complete this assessment under the observation of a qualified assessor, adhere to all academic integrity guidelines, and arrange any special accommodations at least one week prior to the assessment. |
| Task-3 |
Project Assessment Task 3 involves both supervised and unsupervised activities, completed partly outside the classroom (team meetings, exercises, and report writing) and partly in the computer lab (network design, documentation, and report writing) during or outside class hours. |
Assessment Matrix
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1: Online Quizzes |
Assessment Task 2: Virtualisation Practical Assessment |
Assessment Task 3: Virtualisation Report- Assignment |
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1. Identify options and select virtualisation solution |
1.1 Research and determine government and industry guidelines and policies for use of desktop and server virtualisation |
X |
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1.2 Determine and document current and future requirements of organisations based on guidelines, policies and organisational structure |
X |
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1.3 Identify benefits and detriments of virtualisation of desktop and server environments relevant to needs of organisation |
X |
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1.4 Identify available features of current virtualisation software relevant to needs of organisation |
X |
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1.5 Select virtualisation solutions based on current and future needs of organisation |
X |
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1.6 Seek and obtain feedback on selected virtualisation solution from organisation and incorporate feedback into selected virtualisation solutions |
X |
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2. Prepare for, install and configure virtualisation technology |
2.1 Identify, clarify and document technical requirements of organisation relating to virtualisation technologies including virtual machines, virtual networks, and virtualisation software |
X |
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2.2 Identify and document hardware, software, network, and infrastructure components required to be installed and configured to meet technical requirements |
X |
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2.3 Seek and obtain feedback on technical requirements and documented components from organisation and incorporate feedback into technical requirements and documented components |
X |
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2.4 Install and configure software to provide support for virtualisation of desktop and server operating systems according to technical requirements |
X |
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2.5 Configure virtualisation software application features to accommodate required functionality according to organisational needs |
X |
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3. Install, configure and test virtual machines |
3.1 Install and configure virtual machines according to technical requirements |
X |
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3.2 Install and configure virtual networks according to technical requirements |
X |
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3.3 Test functionality of installed virtual machines and virtual networks against technical requirements and rectify errors |
X |
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 assessed.
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:
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