Cluster 9 - Install and Manage Complex ICT Networks: Unit of Competency

Cluster 9 – Install and manage complex ICT networks
Unit of competency
PGIICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 1

Cluster 9
Unit of competency:
PGIICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
Session 1: Confirm client requirements and network equipment

Learning Outcomes:
In this session students will be able to:

•Have an overview of the unit (Elements and performance criteria)
•Know what the assessment requirements of this unit would be like.

Unit Overview
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-
wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks.
It applies to individuals with excellent ICT skills who are working as senior networking
staff responsible for the sustainability of an organisation by using virtualisation
technologies in complex computing environments of medium- to-large companies to
provide network services and resources.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of

publication.

Unit Overview
Elements and Performance Criteria
•Elements describe the essential outcomes.

•Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1.Plan and design a complex network to meet business requirements
1.1 Review network design, business requirements and latest vendor technical specifications for network components
1.2 Research options available for providing the network functionality required
1.3 Plan network implementation to provide network services and resources to meet business requirements
2.Design and implement a security strategy
2.1 Analyse requirements for internal and external security

2.2 Design security strategy to meet requirements
2.3 Implement security strategy
2.4 Undertake ongoing monitoring of the viability and reliability of network security, through testing and use of technical tools
2.5 Continually monitor internal and external network access for security breaches

Unit Overview

3.Install and configure a complex network to meet business requirements
3.1 Check and install cabling and associated components according to industry standards
3.2 Install and configure servers, routers, switches or other devices to provide internet protocol (IP) addressing and routing
3.3 Install and configure servers, routers, switches or other devices to provide name resolution
3.4 Install and configure servers, routers, switches or other devices to provide network services
3.5 Install and configure remote access services
3.6 Install and configure devices to provide data management services
4. Provide integrated network services across a complex network
4.1 Integrate multiple network services across network

4.2 Analyse and resolve interoperability issues
4.3 Optimise performance
4.4 Rectify security conflicts arising from integrating services

Unit Overview

5. Plan, design and implement voice and video business communications system
5.1 Install software and configure and test voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videoconferencing services
5.2 Incorporate the use of a communications server to provide real-time multimedia communications
5.3 Select common voice and videoconferencing codecs according to standards and practices
6.Manage and support a complex network
6.1 Identify and evaluate appropriate network management tools to assist in the administration of the complex network
6.2 Select and install network management tools according to industry and organisational standards
6.3 Set and monitor alerts and logs
6.4 Capture and analyse network performance data
6.5 Implement automated server updates
6.6 Implement desktop management policies
6.7 Implement automated virus checking
6.8 Use remote management tools

Unit Overview

7.Test network functionality and obtain sign-off
7.1 Test network functionality and record results

7.2 Record results of network functionality test
7.3 Complete network documentation according to organisational standards

Unit Overview
Assessment Requirements
Performance Evidence (Practical's)

Evidence of the ability to:
•design and implement a complex network that involves integrating multiple network services to meet business requirements
•design and implement an appropriate security strategy for a complex network
•monitor and test the performance of aspects of the solution
•provide ongoing management and support of the network.

Unit Overview
Knowledge Evidence (Understanding)

•describe firewall configurations and their application
•summarise internet protocol (IP) addressing and network configuration
•summarise and apply the following aspects of a network:
• infrastructure
• load balancing for applications
• security
• server operating systems
•service configuration, including:

•domain name system (DNS)
•dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
•file transfer protocol (FTP)
•network time protocol (NTP)
•server messages block (SMB)
•mail
•proxy
•web
•service management

Unit Overview
Knowledge Evidence (Understanding)
• identify and describe troubleshooting tools and techniques, including network diagnostic utilities
• outline the purpose of user authentication and directory services
• describe voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
• describe virtual private network (VPN).

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What are the assessment requirements for this unit?

Cluster 9 – Install and manage complex ICT networks

PGIICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 1

PGIICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks

Session 1: Confirm client requirements and network equipment

In this session students will be able to:

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 2

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 3

•Elements describe the essential outcomes.

1.Plan and design a complex network to meet business requirements

2.Design and implement a security strategy

2.1 Analyse requirements for internal and external security

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 4

•Elements describe the essential outcomes.

3.Install and configure a complex network to meet business requirements

4. Provide integrated network services across a complex network

4.1 Integrate multiple network services across network

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 5

•Elements describe the essential outcomes.

6.Manage and support a complex network

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 6

•Elements describe the essential outcomes.

7.Test network functionality and obtain sign-off

7.1 Test network functionality and record results

Diploma of Information Technology Networking Semester 2, 2020 Cluster 9 7

Performance Evidence (Practical's)

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Knowledge Evidence (Understanding)

Evidence of the ability to:

•service configuration, including:

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Knowledge Evidence (Understanding)

Evidence of the ability to:

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