Build Practical IT Network Skills
Gain hands-on experience in installing and managing multi-user network systems. This course is a key component of our higher certificate in IT, equipping you with the technical and administrative skills needed in modern office environments.
What is this course about?
This course focuses on the practical aspects of setting up and managing network operating systems that support multiple users. As part of our comprehensive IT courses, it introduces learners to essential system configuration, user account management, resource sharing and security protocols. Whether you are preparing to enter the IT field or want to strengthen your current knowledge, this module offers industry-relevant skills to support administrative operations in any organisation.
Why take this course on multi-user systems?
Office environments today rely heavily on secure and well-managed networks. This course provides you with the foundational knowledge required to manage such systems, enhancing your employability across various industries. As a crucial element of our higher certificate in IT, it helps build your confidence in network system administration and ensures you are work-ready from day one.
What you will gain from this course:
- Understand the structure and function of network operating systems
- Set up and manage multiple user accounts securely
- Configure shared network resources and access permissions
- Apply administrative procedures to maintain system integrity
- Strengthen your CV with skills valued in IT and office administration roles
Overview
This unit standard is intended to provide proficient knowledge of the areas covered for those working in or entering the workplace in data communications and networking.
Description
This unit standard is intended to provide proficient knowledge of the areas covered for those working in or entering the workplace in data communications and networking. People credited with this unit standard can plan system software installation for a multi-user networked operating system. Install a multi-user networked operating system. Configure a multi-user networked operating system. Test the installation and configuration of a multi-user networked operating system. Document the installation of a multi-user networked operating system. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.
- The plan reviews the specification of the computer system software in order to identify and explain the feasibility of the specification
- The plan specifies milestones and estimates the time and resources required for the installation
- The plan ensures that the installation is scheduled to minimise disruption to the users
- The plan identifies tasks that are vulnerable to standard risks and assesses the probability and impact of those risks
- The plan identifies measures to be taken to minimise risk, and the contingency measures to be adopted in the event of a risk manifesting itself
- The plan adopts a review procedure which ensures that the final outcome meets user requirements according to service level agreements
- The installation the procedure follows the manufacturer’s guidelines
- The installation ensures that the system software operates according to manufacturer’s specifications
- The installation ensures that the system software operates according to the installation specification
- The installation ensures that the pre-installation environment is restored in the event of an unsuccessful installation
- The configuration ensures that the system software is customized according to the installation specifications
- The configuration ensures that the customized system software performs according to the manufacturers and company installation specifications
- The test verifies that the system software functions according to the manufacturer’s specification
- The test procedure meets the manufacturer’s guidelines
- The test verifies that the system software functions in the specified environment
- The test verifies that the system software communicates with the hardware and other application software according to the installation specification
- The documentation specifies the configuration and customisation
- The documentation shows the results of testing
- The documentation includes evidence of acceptance by the user
- The documentation explains basic user operating procedures
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
