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Determine database requirements

Determine database requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDBS413
State Code
OAQ09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
020303 - Database Management
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the scope and the physical and security requirements of a database, including the assessment and identification of options to meet user requirements.It applies to individuals employed as database administrators who are required to plan and select a database to meet user requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the database size
  • 1.1 Determine the database scope from the user requirements
  • 1.2 Calculate the database size from the database scope and technical specifications.
  • 1.3 Document and justify the size and scope of the database
2. Develop the technical database requirements
  • 2.1 Design and document the data tables and relationships suitable to the user requirements and data sample
  • 2.2 Develop and document the data dictionary, table attributes and keys suitable to the user requirements
  • 2.3 Determine and document the database reports required by the user requirements and user acceptance criteria
3. Determine security, performance, recovery and audit requirements
  • 3.1 Determine and document database security controls appropriate for the user requirements and the organisational data security plan
  • 3.2 Determine and document database performance, database recovery and database audit requirements to meet the user requirements and the organisational data security plan
4. Seek client feedback and approval
  • 4.1 Evaluate and document database management systems against the database scope and size, technical database requirements, and security, performance, recovery and audit requirements to determine the appropriate option for the user
  • 4.2 Present database scope and size, technical database requirements, and security, performance, recovery and audit requirements documentation to the user for feedback
  • 4.3 Review user feedback and adjust the database documentation to meet the user acceptance criteria and user feedback
  • 4.4 Present database documentation to the user for final approval
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX21 ICTDBS401 Identify physical database requirements Unit of competency