Course Title: Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: COSC6246C
Course Title: Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Ray Alotry
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4448
Course Contact Email: ray.alotry@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator :
Aminul Islam
+61399250423
aminul.islam@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement virtualisation technologies to implement and enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
This course is delivered and assessed with the following: ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment |
Element: |
1. Determine enterprise virtual computing requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse organisational virtual computing environment and determine organisational needs 1.2 Assess existing organisational systems and determine suitability for virtualisation 1.3 Determine and document required installation process and resources according to organisational requirements |
Element: |
2. Analyse the virtualisation host software |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine virtualisation host software requirements 2.2 Identify and compare industry standard virtualisation host software 2.3 Determine and document recommended virtualisation host software and submit to required personnel |
Element: |
3. Evaluate system requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Obtain technical specifications, licensing and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors 3.2 Evaluate and compare system requirements needed to implement virtualisation 3.3 Determine and document recommendations and submit to required personnel |
Element: |
4. Plan and install the virtualisation host software |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Obtain technical specifications, licensing and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors 3.2 Evaluate and compare system requirements needed to implement virtualisation 3.3 Determine and document recommendations and submit to required personnel |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
In this Course you will work on advanced level Virtualization and Networking concepts and systems. Primary goal of this course is to progressively develop Virtual Network Systems Troubleshooting and Systems Administration skills throughout the semester by completing a project work as per course schedule.
You will be performing Lab exercises by yourself with guidance and some assistance. Key concepts will be explained is lectures, classes or online, where syllabus material will be presented and the subject matter will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples; Your class Teacher may be able to assist with guidance for any technical issue, but you will need to perform research for technical troubleshooting and devise feasible solutions. You are not required to complete all Lab Exercises of the Week in one sitting. You may continue and complete the Labs in progressive manner.
Assignments, as described in Overview of Assessment (below), requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter; and Private study, working through the course study materials as presented in classes and learning materials, and gaining knowledge and skills by practicing conceptual and technical problems solving in a collaborative manner.
There is no hurdle requirements and no Exam for this course. There are three(3) Assessment Tasks in this course. Student is required to satisfactorily response to all Assessment Tasks to receive Competency Grade for the Course.
Tutorials and/or labs and/or group discussions (including online forums) focused on technical projects, network systems troubleshooting and problem solving will provide practice in the application of theory and procedures, allow exploration of concepts with teaching staff and other students, and give feedback on your progress and understanding of the subject matter.
The supporting study documents and Video Tutorials will serve the purpose as Guideline only. You may require to perform further online research on the Study Topic ie. Google search, Youtube Video Tutorials, LinkedIn Learning Tutorials, Vendor Websites, Online Forums, Discuss and Consult with peers and your Class Teacher etc.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 12/02/2024 |
Introduction to Enterprise Virtualisation :
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Lab Exercises :
Assessment Task1 Release |
| Week 2 | 19/02/2024 |
Introduction to Hypervisor :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 3 | 26/02/2024 |
Introduction to Hypervisor :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 4 | 04/03/2024 |
Introduction to Virtual Networking :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 5 | 11/03/2024 |
Introduction to Virtual Storage :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 6 | 18/03/2024 |
Review Enterprise Virtualization :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 7 | 25/03/2024 |
Review Enterprise Virtualization :
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Lab Exercises : Assessment Task1 - Project Due : Friday, 29 Mar 2024, 5:30pm Note : Assessment Task1- Project work progress must be demonstrated in class throughout the semester and submitted by the specified due date. |
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29/03/2024 ~ 07 April 2024 |
Mid-semester break | ||
| Week 8 | 08/04/2024 |
Introduction to Hypervisor :
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Lab Exercises :
Note : Assessment Task2- Planning and Configuring work progress must be demonstrated in class throughout the semester and submitted by the specified due date. |
| Week 9 | 15/04/2024 |
Virtual Machine in VMware ESXi :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 10 | 22/04/2024 |
Virtual Storage in VMware ESXi :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 11 | 29/04/2024 |
Virtual Networking with VMware ESXi :
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 12 | 06/05/2024 | Introduction to VMware vSphere - vCenter |
Lab Exercises :
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| Week 13 | 13/05/2024 |
Introduction to VMware vSphere - vCenter
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Lab Exercises :
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| Week 14 | 20/05/2024 | Enterprise Virtualization Review |
Lab Exercises : Assessment Task2 - Planning and Configuring Due : Friday, 24 May 2024, 5:30pm Note : Assessment Task2- Planning and Configuring work progress must be demonstrated in class throughout the semester and submitted by the specified due date. Assessment Task3 Release |
| Week 15 | 27/05/2024 | Enterprise Virtualization Review |
Lab Exercises : Assessment Task3 |
| Week 16 | 03/06/2024 | Enterprise Virtualization Review |
Lab Exercises : Assessment Task3 - Knowledge Test Due : Friday, 07June 2024, 5:30pm |
Note :
All assessment tasks must be demonstrated to class Teacher on-campus in-class for grading.
Student must satisfactorily respond to all Assessment Tasks to achieve Competency Grade (CA) in this Course.
Any concern discuss with your Class Teacher.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- Vendor online documentation and resources
- Recommended Readings, Labs, Video Tutorials and Guided study
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, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task1 : Project
- Release : Week1
- Due : Week7
Assessment Task2 : Planning and Configuring
- Release : Week8
- Due : Week14
Assessment Task3 : Knowledge Test
- Release : Week14
- Due : Week16
Details of the Assessment Tasks can be found in Assignments section in Canvas.
For further guidance and assistance consult with your Class Teacher.
Assessment Matrix
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1: Project |
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1. Determine enterprise virtual computing requirements
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1.1 Analyse organisational virtual computing environment and determine organisational needs
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Task 1 |
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1.2 Assess existing organisational systems and determine suitability for virtualisation
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Task 8 |
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1.3 Determine and document required installation process and resources according to organisational requirements
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Task 3 |
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2. Analyse the virtualisation host software
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2.1 Determine virtualisation host software requirements
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Task 5 |
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2.2 Identify and compare industry standard virtualisation host software
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Task 5 |
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2.3 Determine and document recommended virtualisation host software and submit to required personnel
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Task 6
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3. Evaluate system requirements
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3.1 Obtain technical specifications, licensing and system requirements from virtualisation software vendors
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Task 4 |
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3.2 Evaluate and compare system requirements needed to implement virtualisation
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Task 4 |
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3.3 Determine and document recommendations and submit to required personnel
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Task 6
Task 2 |
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4. Plan and install the virtualisation host software
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4.1 Prepare environment and initiate host software installation according to technical specifications
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Task 7 |
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4.2 Obtain and install virtualisation host platform according to technical specifications
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Task 8 |
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4.3 Test and validate functionality of virtualisation host platform against specifications
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Task 9 |
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4.4 Finalise reports and documentation and submit to required personnel
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Task 10 |
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Knowledge Evidence | |
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The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
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Assessment Task 3: Knowledge |
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Q4, Q5, Q6 |
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Q1, Q2, Q3, Q7
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Q12
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Q13, 17
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Q15
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AT1 Task 9, AT2 Task 1 |
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Q18 |
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Q14 |
Other Information
There is no specified Text Book required for this course. However, you will have access to Canvas Course Study materials, Lab Exercises and List of Reading Materials. In addition, you will be required to perform online research ie. Google search, Vendor websites, LinkedIn Learning, Youtube Video Tutorials, Online Forums etc.
Combination of below Software will be used in this Course.
Hypervisor :
- VMware Workstation Pro
- VMware vSphere ESXi Server
- VMware vSphere vCenter Server
- Microsoft Hyper-V Server
ISO Image :
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro or Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
- Microsoft Window 2019 Server or Microsoft Windows 2022 Server
- VMware vSphere ESXi Server
- VMware vSphere vCenter Server
Other :
- Any other software as needed, which will be advised in class.
- Trial/Evaluation version of the software will be used for all Lab Exercises in this Course.
A Computer with at least :
- Processor with Virtualization Support (VT-x support)
- 16GB RAM or more Physical Memory (32GB for better performance experience)
- 1TB Free Disk Space.
- A portable hard drive at least 512GB SSD or HDD
- A 64GB or higher capacity USB memory stick.
There is no specific Licensing requirement for this Course.
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