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Configure cloud services

Configure cloud services

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCLD401
State Code
OBV25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure core cloud services including compute, storage, databases and autoscaling according to business needs and workload.The unit applies to cloud computing architects, developers and cloud engineers utilising cloud services and those engaged in deploying cloud computing solutions for a business.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and secure access to cloud environment
  • 1.1 Discuss and compare different cloud computing solutions, models and services according to business requirements and needs
  • 1.2 Identify impact of shared security responsibility models
  • 1.3 Select best cloud computing solution and service according to business requirements and needs
  • 1.4 Access account on cloud platform according to business requirements and needs
  • 1.5 Identify user access protocols and policies according to business requirements and needs
  • 1.6 Configure access functions within cloud environment according to users, groups and required permissions
  • 1.7 Identify and assign security responsibilities according to security policies, business protocols and work function
  • 1.8 Define workload according to business requirements and needs
2. Deploy virtual network
  • 2.1 Create users and groups to create and manage infrastructure according to business requirements and needs
  • 2.2 Create virtual multi-tier network to support core services and autoscaling
  • 2.3 Create virtual machine according to business processing and operating system requirements
  • 2.4 Define, add and expand storage on virtual machine according to business requirements and needs
  • 2.5 Deploy a managed database within virtual network according to business requirements and needs
  • 2.6 Test external network access and access between resources within virtual network and fix errors
3. Set up automatic scaling
  • 3.1 Configure and apply autoscaling to virtual machines to scale according to business defined metrics
  • 3.2 Test automatic scaling and fix errors as required
4. Finalise virtual network infrastructure
  • 4.1 Document and communicate work to required personnel
  • 4.2 Seek and respond to feedback as required
  • 4.3 Save and store user documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
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