Design and implement cloud-based data storage solutions LEGACY
URN: TECIS40943L
Business Sectors (Suites): IT and Telecoms
Developed by: e-skills
Approved on:
29 Mar 2018
Overview
Cloud storage is a service model in which data is maintained, managed, backed up remotely and made available to users over a cloud network, usually accessed through the Internet.
This standard includes designing cloud based data technology platforms, monitoring data storage usage and capacity and operating, maintaining, and managing cloud storage services.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- Design cloud storage services to meet organisational requirements
- Develop, document and maintain new cloud storage infrastructure designs in line with organisational standards
- Monitor the day-to-day operations of cloud data storage systems to report on storage capacity status
- Maintain cloud storage related hardware and software in line with organisational standards
- Review and recommend new cloud storage products to meet organisational standards
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- The factors involved in cloud storage selection for data distribution, durability, consistency and redundancy
- What is meant by Software Defined Storage (SDS) and how it works
- Why agreement should be reached with the cloud based data and storage requirements across the organisation
- The various types of data within the data taxonomy and how these are classified
- The procedures to follow for monitoring cloud based data storage capacity and performance
- The circumstances under which scale-up in cloud based data storage needs to be undertaken
- The different types of databases and their design trade-offs
- The factors involved in selecting a database engine for a cloud data service
- The organisation's standards for cloud based data storage
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
30 Mar 2021
Validity
Legacy
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Tech Partnership
Original URN
TECIS40943
Relevant Occupations
Information and Communication Technology, Information and Communication Technology Officer, Information and Communication Technology Professionals
SOC Code
2133
Keywords
Cloud storage, data