Unit of competency Outline
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Configure and maintain databases
Configure and maintain databases
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG412
ICTPRG412
State Code
AUV87
AUV87
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020303 - Database Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install a database, manage data, data access and data security, and improve database performance.It applies to individuals responsible for the maintenance and coordination of database operations. They usually work in an organisation, providing daily services as database administrators, database developers, database coordinators, or application developers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the requirements of database administration
- 1.1 Identify the components of a database instance
- 1.2 Define and use tools to administer the database
2. Install and configure the database system
- 2.1 Verify the database software installation prerequisites
- 2.2 Install the database software and related services
- 2.3 Configure database instance, components and services
- 2.4 Perform data management tasks
3. Manage database security and integrity
- 3.1 Create and administer users
- 3.2 Create and manage the permissions to perform database operations
- 3.3 Create and manage roles
4. Optimise and back up database
- 4.1 Configure the database for backup and recovery operations
- 4.2 Create and manage database backups
- 4.3 Restore and perform database recovery
- 4.4 Tune and perform database optimisation
5. Document the database
- 5.1 Document the maintenance and tuning work performed on the database
- 5.2 Document the users added to system
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8004 | ICAPRG412A | Configure and maintain databases | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBT18 | ICTPRG438 | Configure and maintain databases | Unit of competency |
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