Cambridge OCR · RQF Level 3
OCR Level 3 Award in ICT Systems and Principles for Professionals (PROCOM) (QCF)
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits12
- Units in this qualification181
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This OCR Level 3 Award is aimed at ICT professionals. Learners will develop skills in areas such as installing and configuring Windows, configuring System Center Operations Manager, and using Visual Studio tools. It supports career advancement in the digital technology sector.
These are the units Cambridge OCR registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Advanced data representation and manipulation for ITReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to apply advanced mathematical methods including matrix operations, series, probability, recursions, and graph theory to solve IT problems. The unit focuses on practical data manipulation and analysis techniques within IT contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply matrix methods to solve problems in IT contexts.
- Apply series, probability, and recursions to model and analyse IT-related scenarios.
- Apply graph theory to represent and solve problems related to networks and data structures.
Asset managementReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand asset and configuration management activities within an IT environment. The unit covers carrying out, documenting, and monitoring asset and configuration management tasks to support organisational IT infrastructure.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand asset management activities in an IT environment.
- Understand configuration management activities in an IT environment.
- Carry out identified IT/technology asset management activities.
- Carry out identified IT/technology configuration management activities.
- Document IT/technology assets.
- Document IT/technology configuration management activities.
- Monitor IT/technology assets.
- Monitor IT/technology configuration management activities.
Asset managementReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain knowledge and skills to evaluate, carry out, document, and monitor asset and configuration management activities within IT environments. The unit emphasises best practices to ensure accurate tracking and control of IT assets and system stability.
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate asset and configuration management activities in an IT environment, considering their effectiveness and impact.
- Carry out asset and configuration management activities for an identified task, following established procedures and best practices.
- Document and monitor IT/technology assets and configuration management activities, ensuring accurate records and timely updates.
Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance using Microsoft SQL Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to implement, configure, deploy, and maintain Business Intelligence solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The unit focuses on SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Analysis Services (SSAS), and Reporting Services (SSRS) to support data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement an SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Configure SSIS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Deploy SSIS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Maintain SSIS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Implement an SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Configure SSAS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Deploy SSAS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Maintain SSAS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Implement an SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Configure SSRS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Deploy SSRS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Maintain SSRS using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Cisco CCNP RouteReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with an understanding of routing services in Cisco environments. It covers routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, including their implementation, troubleshooting, manipulation of routing updates, and path control techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the principles of Routing Services, including routing protocols, metrics, and path selection.
- Implement an EIGRP-Based Solution, including configuring EIGRP, troubleshooting issues, and optimising performance.
- Implement an OSPF-based Solution, including configuring OSPF, troubleshooting issues, and optimising performance.
- Explain the manipulation of Routing Updates, including route filtering, redistribution, and summarisation.
- Explain path control mechanisms, including policy-based routing and route maps.
- Implement a BGP solution for ISP connectivity, including configuring BGP, troubleshooting issues, and optimising performance.
- Implement Routing Facilities for Branch Offices and Mobile Workers, including VPNs and remote access solutions.
- Implement IPv6 in an Enterprise Network, including addressing, routing, and security considerations.
Cisco CCNP SwitchReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Campus Architectures and key networking technologies. The unit covers implementation of VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, inter-VLAN routing, high availability, redundancy, and campus infrastructure security.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the analysis required for an Enterprise Campus Architecture.
- Implement Virtual LANs (VLANs) in Campus Networks.
- Implement Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent network loops.
- Implement inter-VLAN Routing to facilitate communication between VLANs.
- Understand High Availability and Redundancy mechanisms in a Campus Network.
- Understand Campus Infrastructure Security measures to protect against unauthorised access.
- Understand the preparation of the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services.
Cisco CCNP TroubleshootingReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain the ability to plan maintenance schedules and apply troubleshooting processes for complex enterprise networks. The unit covers the use of maintenance and troubleshooting tools to maintain and resolve issues in campus switched and routed network solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan maintenance schedules for complex network infrastructures.
- Understand the processes involved in troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
- Implement maintenance and troubleshooting tools and applications effectively.
- Maintain and troubleshoot campus switched solutions to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintain and troubleshoot routing solutions to ensure network connectivity.
- Maintain and troubleshoot addressing services within a complex network environment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot network performance issues on converged networks.
- Maintain and troubleshoot network security implementations to protect against threats.
- Maintain and troubleshoot integrated, complex enterprise networks to resolve issues efficiently.
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer NetworksReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to design, implement, and maintain computer networks by analysing requirements, designing network topologies, selecting devices, configuring and connecting network components, and troubleshooting prototype networks.
What you'll be able to do
- Design a network infrastructure to meet specified requirements.
- Implement a prototype network based on a given design.
- Maintain a prototype network, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the EnterpriseReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain introductory knowledge of routing and switching in enterprise networks using Cisco technologies. The unit covers configuring switched infrastructures, testing and troubleshooting routed and switched networks, and implementing traffic filtering solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure a switched infrastructure to support network communication.
- Test and troubleshoot a routed and switched infrastructure to identify and resolve network issues.
- Understand traffic filtering techniques and implement a solution to control network traffic.
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small BusinessReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides an understanding of network systems and devices commonly used in home and small business environments. You'll explore how different network technologies operate and communicate, understand basic security principles, and develop skills to configure and troubleshoot cross-network communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the diverse types of network systems and devices in common use and how the different technologies operate and communicate with each other
- Understand basic security principles and their impact on the user experience and network integrity
- Configure and troubleshoot cross network communication to ensure seamless connectivity
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISPReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to understand and configure routing protocols for small-to-medium business or ISP environments. It covers router configuration for WAN communication, network testing, troubleshooting, and address management implementation.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and understand different routing protocols used in networks
- Configure a router to communicate effectively with a WAN infrastructure
- Test and troubleshoot a network system to identify and resolve issues
- Implement address management techniques within a network environment
Cisco Entrepreneur : Growing a businessReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit examines the business growth process, enabling learners to plan, analyse, and forecast growth effectively. You'll understand the stages of growth, associated challenges and opportunities, and develop strategies to manage change and expansion within a business context.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the growth process of a business
- Plan for business growth, including setting objectives and strategies
- Analyse the business environment and forecast future trends to support growth
- Manage change effectively during periods of business expansion
Cisco Entrepreneur : Starting a BusinessReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll explore strategic considerations for starting a new enterprise, including market research and legal requirements in the UK. The unit enables development of a business model and effective enterprise management.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the strategic requirements for starting a new enterprise
- Manage and develop a suitable business model for an enterprise
- Effectively manage an enterprise
Cisco Entrepreneur : iExec Enterprise EssentialsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand the strategic requirements of an enterprise and develop skills to manage and create strategic plans. The unit also covers managing corporate portfolios aligned with the enterprise's mission and vision.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the strategic requirements of an enterprise
- Manage and develop a strategic plan for an enterprise
- Manage a corporate portfolio
Cisco Exploration Accessing the WANReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to implement, test, and troubleshoot Wide Area Network (WAN) connections. The unit covers security planning, network address management, and evaluation of WAN performance and security technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement a Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Test and troubleshoot a WAN implementation
- Plan security measures for a WAN
- Evaluate a WAN and implement appropriate security and network address management technologies
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and WirelessReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit develops learners' abilities to configure, test, and troubleshoot VLAN infrastructures including switched and trunked VLANs and VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP). You'll also understand wireless system operations, standards, and security protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure a switched and trunked VLAN infrastructure, including setting up VLANs and trunk links
- Test and troubleshoot a VLAN infrastructure to ensure proper functionality and connectivity
- Enable a VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) client/server structure to operate and manage a LAN effectively
- Understand the operation of wireless systems, including wireless standards, security protocols, and network configurations
Cisco Exploration Network FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides understanding of diverse network systems and devices, network technologies, and protocols such as OSI and TCP/IP. You'll configure workstations for network connection, design sub-network schemes, and recommend network improvements.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the diverse types of network systems and devices in common use
- Know how different network technologies operate and communicate
- Understand the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite and their relationship to the operation of network systems
- Configure a workstation for connection to a network
- Design a sub-network scheme
- Recommend improvements to an existing network infrastructure
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and ConceptsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to identify, understand, and configure routing protocols within network environments. It includes configuring routers for WAN communication, testing, and troubleshooting network systems to identify faults and assess communication quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and understand different routing protocols and their characteristics
- Configure a router to communicate with a WAN infrastructure, using appropriate routing protocols
- Test and troubleshoot a network system to identify faults and assess the quality of communication, using appropriate tools and techniques
Cisco IT Essentials Part 1Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand computer hardware principles, safely assemble and maintain computer systems and components, and manage operating system and security maintenance. The unit includes maintaining network communication for computer systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental hardware principles that underpin the operation of a computer system.
- Safely assemble a range of computer systems and their components, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Maintain a range of computer systems and their components, including troubleshooting and repair.
- Maintain operating system components, including updates, drivers, and system configuration.
- Maintain security components, including anti-virus software, firewalls, and user access controls.
- Maintain network communication for a computer system, including configuring network settings and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Cisco IT Essentials Part 2Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand the principles of managing computer systems, including supporting operating systems and security requirements. The unit also covers maintaining networked systems and managing the roles and responsibilities involved in computer system management.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of managing computer systems
- Manage the support of operating systems
- Manage security requirements for computer systems
- Maintain networked systems
CompTIA A+ 602Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with knowledge of personal computer components, laptops, portable devices, operating systems, printers, scanners, and networks. You'll gain practical skills in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting these hardware and software systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use personal computer components effectively
- Understand the features and functionality of laptops and portable devices
- Understand the principles of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Professional, XP Home and Media Center
- Use printers and scanners effectively
- Install and configure networks
- Work with networks effectively
- Apply security measures to computer systems and networks
- Know safety and environmental issues related to computer hardware and software
- Understand the importance of communication and professionalism in a technical support role
CompTIA A+ 603Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of personal computer hardware, operating systems, networking, and security fundamentals. You'll be able to identify, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems and related peripherals.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the function of various personal computer components, including motherboards, CPUs, memory, storage devices, and peripherals.
- Understand the principles of operating systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Understand the operation of printers and scanners, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Understand the fundamentals of computer networks, including network topologies, protocols, and devices.
- Understand security fundamentals, including common threats, vulnerabilities, and security measures.
- Understand the principles of effective communication and professionalism in a technical support environment.
CompTIA A+ 604Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain foundational knowledge of computer hardware, peripherals, security, and safety. The unit covers personal computer components, laptops, portable devices, printers, scanners, and fundamental security and environmental issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the function of Personal Computer Components
- Understand the function of Laptop and Portable Devices
- Understand the function of Printers and Scanners
- Understand the fundamentals of security relating to computer systems
- Understand Safety and Environmental Issues relating to computer systems
CompTIA A+ EssentialsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with knowledge of personal computer components, troubleshooting techniques, operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security concepts. You'll gain practical skills in assembling, maintaining, and protecting personal computers.
What you'll be able to do
- Use personal computer components effectively for assembly and maintenance
- Understand personal computer troubleshooting techniques for diagnosing hardware and software issues
- Apply repair and maintenance procedures to personal computers
- Understand operating system principles and functionalities
- Understand basic networking fundamentals, including network topologies and protocols
- Understand security concepts and technology to protect personal computers from threats
- Understand operational considerations when working with personal computers, including safety and best practises
CompTIA A+ Practical ApplicationReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers the fundamental components of computer hardware, operating systems including various Microsoft Windows versions, networking principles, and security concepts. You'll develop the ability to identify hardware parts, understand their functions, and explain storage device characteristics.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand computer hardware components and their functions
- Understand the principles and functionalities of Operating Systems, including Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, XP Home, XP MediaCenter, Windows Vista Home, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate
- Understand networking concepts and technologies
- Understand computer security principles and practices
CompTIA Convergence+Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of converged networks, including telephony principles, network engineering, application integration, hardware architecture, network management, and security design. The unit covers protocols, OSI model layers, and network security.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the fundamental principles of telephony
- Engineer a functional computer network
- Identify the purpose of an application within a converged network
- Know the key components of hardware and architecture within a converged network
- Manage a converged network effectively
- Know the principles of security design within a converged network
CompTIA DHTI+Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to configure and maintain home networks and related systems. The unit covers network setup, audio/video solutions, telephony and VoIP principles, security systems, home control, management systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure home networks
- Set up home networks
- Implement audio solutions
- Implement video solutions
- Know telephony principles
- Know VoIP principles
- Install security systems
- Maintain security systems
- Use home control systems
- Use home management systems
- Apply troubleshooting methodology
- Create documentation
CompTIA Linux+Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with knowledge of Linux installation, client management, system configuration, network services, security implementation, and documentation relevant to typical Linux client and server systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the installation procedure for Linux
- Manage Linux based clients effectively
- Configure system settings, network services and access rights appropriately
- Implement security options effectively
- Complete documentation accurately
- Describe the hardware that relates to typical Linux client and server systems
CompTIA Network + 2009Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of network technologies, media, topologies, devices, management, tools, and security aligned with CompTIA Network+ 2009 standards. You'll develop skills in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand Network Technologies
- Understand Network Media and Topologies
- Understand Network Devices
- Understand Network Management
- Understand Network Tools
- Understand Network Security
CompTIA Network+Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of network fundamentals, including different media types, network topologies, protocols, standards, network implementation, and support to effectively manage and maintain networks.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand media and topologies
- Understand Protocols and Standards
- Understand Network Implementation
- Carry out network support
CompTIA Security+Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of security concepts, including communication and infrastructure security, cryptography basics, and operational and organisational security policies within IT systems. The unit covers risk management and security controls.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand general security concepts relating to information technology systems
- Recognise and understand communication security protocols and methods
- Understand and differentiate infrastructure security components and configurations
- Understand and apply the basics of cryptography in securing data
- Understand and apply the basics of cryptography in securing data
- Understand operational and organisational security policies and procedures
CompTIA Security+ 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of systems security principles, network infrastructure security, access control, security assessments, cryptography, and organisational security policies. The unit supports identification and mitigation of security threats and vulnerabilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand systems security principles
- Understand network infrastructure components and security considerations
- Understand access control methods and technologies
- Understand security assessments and audits
- Understand cryptography principles and applications
- Understand organisational security policies and procedures
CompTIA Server+Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides comprehensive knowledge of server hardware, installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, protection, and troubleshooting. You'll also understand disaster recovery planning relevant to server environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Know general server hardware
- Install a server
- Configure a server
- Upgrade a server
- Proactively maintain a server
- Protect the server environment
- Troubleshoot Server Problems
- Identify Server Problems
- Know the disaster recovery plan
CompTIA Server+ 2009Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of server hardware, software, storage, and the IT environment. The unit includes installing and configuring server operating systems, managing user accounts and permissions, understanding disaster recovery, and troubleshooting server-related issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand system hardware components and their functions
- Understand software installation, configuration, and management
- Understand storage technologies and their implementation
- Understand the IT environment and its impact on server operations
- Understand disaster recovery planning and implementation
- Understand troubleshooting methodologies for server-related issues
Computer forensicsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with knowledge of computer storage and software systems, methods for securing computer systems, and statutory requirements for computer forensic investigations. You'll also become familiar with software tools used in forensic analysis.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand computer storage systems
- Understand computer software systems
- Know the methods used to secure computer systems
- Understand the statutory requirements of computer forensic investigation
- Understand the regulatory requirements of computer forensic investigation
- Know the software tools required to carry out a computer forensic investigation
Computer forensicsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers principles of digital storage devices, physical and logical network topologies, and relevant systems. You'll use software tools to investigate digital storage devices and carry out imaging processes for forensic analysis.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the principles of digital storage devices
- Know the physical Topologies relevant to computer networks
- Know the logical Topologies relevant to computer networks
- Know the Systems relevant to computer networks
- Understand how to use software tools to investigate digital storage devices
- Carry out imaging of a storage device
Configuration Microsoft Forefront Client and ServerReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with skills to deploy client agents and policies, configure Microsoft Forefront server products, maintain infrastructure, and monitor protection status and activity within the Microsoft Forefront Client and Server environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy client agents and policies using Microsoft Forefront Client and Server
- Configure server products within the Microsoft Forefront Client and Server environment
- Maintain the infrastructure of the Microsoft Forefront Client and Server environment
- Monitor protection status and activity within the Microsoft Forefront Client and Server environment
Configuring Microsoft Desktop optimisation PackReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll develop the ability to configure the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack, including managing Group Policy Objects using Advanced Group Policy Management, monitoring desktops with Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring, managing software inventory, and diagnosing and repairing computer systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs) by Using Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM)
- Monitor desktops by Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring (DEM)
- Manage software inventory by Using the Asset Inventory Service (AIS)
- Repair computer systems by Using the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)
- Diagnose computer systems by Using the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)
- Configure Application Virtualization Servers
- Configure Application Virtualization Clients
- Deploy the Application Virtualization Sequencer
- Manage the Application Virtualization Sequencer
Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to install, configure, and manage Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. The unit covers configuring recipients, public folders, Exchange infrastructure, monitoring performance, reporting, and disaster recovery planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and configure Microsoft Exchange Servers according to best practices and organisational needs
- Configure Recipients and Public Folders within Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 to facilitate communication and collaboration
- Configure the Exchange Infrastructure, including connectors and transport rules, to ensure proper mail flow
- Monitor and Report on the performance and health of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 environment
- Configure Disaster Recovery options for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 to ensure business continuity in the event of a failure
Configuring Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to plan, install, and configure Microsoft ISA Server 2006, including client computer management, firewall policy configuration, web caching, and remote network connectivity.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and install ISA Server 2006, considering network topology and security requirements
- Install and configure client computers to work with ISA Server 2006, ensuring proper authentication and access control
- Configure and manage ISA Server 2006, including its firewall rules, web filters, and intrusion detection system
- Configure web caching in ISA Server 2006 to improve web performance and reduce bandwidth consumption
- Configure firewall policy in ISA Server 2006 to protect the network from external threats
- Configure and manage remote network connectivity in ISA Server 2006, allowing remote users to securely access the network
Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to install, manage, and configure Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. You'll configure server roles, client deployment, conferencing, enterprise voice, external connectivity, and monitor system performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and manage Office Communications Server (Communications Server) 2007 R2, including server roles and features
- Deploy and configure Communications Server 2007 R2 clients, ensuring proper connectivity and functionality
- Configure conferencing features in Communications Server 2007 R2, including audio, video, and web conferencing
- Configure enterprise voice functionality in Communications Server 2007 R2, enabling VoIP and PBX integration
- Configure external connectivity in Communications Server 2007 R2, allowing users to communicate with external contacts
- Monitor and maintain Communications Server 2007 R2, ensuring its performance, security, and availability
Configuring Microsoft Office Project Server 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain the ability to configure Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Analysis Services 2005, and SharePoint for Project Server 2007. The unit includes deploying Project Server and administering Project Web Access to ensure optimal performance and security.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for Project Server 2007
- Configure Analysis Services 2005 for Project Server 2007
- Configure Microsoft SharePoint for Project Server 2007
- Deploy Project Server
- Administer Project Web Access
Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with the skills to configure and manage Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. You'll be able to set up core functionalities, manage search services, configure content management and business forms, and administer SharePoint environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Manage Search functionality within Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Configure Content Management features in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Configure Business Forms using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Manage Business Intelligence tools within Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Manage the Administration of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Deploy or Upgrade Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Configuring Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides skills to deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM). You'll manage resources, distribute applications, deploy operating systems, secure network infrastructure, and maintain SCCM environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM) Server
- Configure an SCCM Infrastructure
- Manage Resources using SCCM
- Distribute Applications using SCCM
- Deploy Operating Systems using SCCM
- Secure a Network Infrastructure using SCCM
- Manage an SCCM Infrastructure
- Maintain an SCCM Infrastructure
Configuring Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to configure and maintain Microsoft System Centre Operations Manager 2007. The unit covers system configuration, deploying and customising Management Packs, client monitoring, and maintaining the monitoring environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure System Center Operations Manager 2007 to meet specific monitoring requirements.
- Deploy and configure Management Packs to monitor specific applications and services.
- Build and deploy custom Management Packs to address unique monitoring needs.
- Maintain System Center Operations Manager to ensure its continued functionality and effectiveness.
- Configure Client Monitoring to gather data from client computers.
Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista ClientReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers the installation, upgrading, configuration, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Windows Vista client operating systems. You'll gain skills in managing system settings, security features, network connectivity, and included applications, as well as maintaining and optimising Windows Vista systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and upgrade Windows Vista correctly
- Configure and troubleshoot post-installation system settings effectively
- Configure Windows security features appropriately
- Configure network connectivity efficiently
- Configure applications included with Windows Vista correctly
- Maintain and optimise systems that run Windows Vista effectively
- Configure and troubleshoot mobile computing issues
Configuring Windows Essential Business Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with the knowledge to prepare, install, configure, and manage Windows Essential Business Server 2008. It includes configuring user accounts, security settings, remote access, and addressing compatibility issues to ensure a stable server environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare a system for the deployment of Windows Essential Business Server
- Install and configure Windows Essential Business Server according to best practise
- Manage Windows Essential Business Server, including user accounts and security settings
- Configure remote access to Windows Essential Business Server for authorised users
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active DirectoryReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides skills to configure and maintain Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. You'll configure DNS, manage Active Directory infrastructure and server roles, maintain directory objects, and configure certificate services to ensure environment stability.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory to ensure proper name resolution
- Configure the Active Directory infrastructure, including domains, forests, and trusts
- Configure additional Active Directory server roles to provide specific services
- Create and maintain Active Directory objects, such as users, groups, and computers
- Maintain the Active Directory environment to ensure its stability and performance
- Configure Active Directory Certificate Services for secure authentication and encryption
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications InfrastructureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to deploy servers and configure Terminal Services, Web Services Infrastructure, and Network Application Services within a Windows Server 2008 environment, following best practices and meeting specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy servers within a Windows Server 2008 environment
- Configure Terminal Services within a Windows Server 2008 environment
- Configure a Web Services Infrastructure within a Windows Server 2008 environment
- Configure Network Application Services within a Windows Server 2008 environment
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network InfrastructureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers the configuration and management of key network services within a Windows Server 2008 environment. You'll develop skills in configuring IP addressing, name resolution, network access, file and print services, and monitoring network infrastructure performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure IP Addressing and Services within a Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure
- Configure Name Resolution within a Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure
- Configure Network Access within a Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure
- Configure File and Print Services within a Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure
- Monitor and Manage a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Configuring Windows Server VirtualizationReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain knowledge and skills to install, configure, and optimise Hyper-V on Windows Server. The unit includes deploying, managing, and monitoring virtual machines, configuring virtual networking, and allocating resources to ensure efficient virtualisation performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Install Hyper-V to enable virtualisation capabilities
- Configure and optimise Hyper-V to maximise performance and resource utilisation
- Deploy virtual machines to create isolated environments for applications and services
- Manage and monitor virtual machines to ensure availability and performance
Configuring Windows SharePoint Services 3.0Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with the skills to deploy, monitor, configure security, administer, and customise Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. It also covers network infrastructure configuration to support SharePoint environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (WSS)
- Monitor the performance of Windows SharePoint Services
- Configure security settings for Windows SharePoint Services
- Administer Windows SharePoint Services effectively
- Manage customisation options within Windows SharePoint Services
- Configure the network infrastructure to support Windows SharePoint Services
Configuring Windows Small Business Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll be able to deploy hardware and software for Windows Small Business Server 2008 and networked computers, migrate to SBS 2008, and maintain system availability, remote access, user accounts, collabouration, and messaging services within a small business environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy Hardware for Small Business Server (SBS) Servers
- Deploy Software for Small Business Server (SBS) Servers
- Migrate to SBS 2008
- Deploy Hardware for Computers on the Network
- Deploy Software for Computers on the Network
- Maintain Systems Availability
- Maintain Services Availability
- Maintain Remote Access
- Maintain Users
- Maintain Computers
- Maintain Collaboration
- Maintain Messaging
Configuring, and Managing Windows Server 2003 Hosted EnvironmentsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with the skills to plan, deploy, configure, and manage Windows Server 2003 hosted environments. You'll be able to implement core hosting infrastructures, configure IIS, deploy hosted services, and administer hosted solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a hosted environment that meets specific requirements
- Deploy a core hosting infrastructure to support hosted services
- Deploy and configure IIS to serve web content
- Deploy hosted services to provide functionality to users
- Design and configure automated provisioning to streamline service deployment
- Administer, manage, and optimise hosted solutions to ensure optimal performance
- Troubleshoot a hosted environment to resolve issues and maintain uptime
Customer careReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers the analysis of different customer types and their specific requirements, managing customer expectations, and researching workplace cultures. You'll develop communication techniques to interact professionally with diverse customers in various contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse different customer types and their specific requirements
- Effectively manage customer expectations in various situations
- Research and identify the varying workplace cultures that exist within organisations
- Apply appropriate communication techniques to interact effectively with customers
Customer careReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to identify different customer types and their specific requirements, understand professional workplace conduct, and apply effective communication methods to enhance customer interactions.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of customers and understand their specific requirements
- Understand the standards of appropriate conduct expected in a professional workplace environment
- Apply different types of communication methods effectively in customer interactions
Data Representation and Manipulation for ITReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll develop skills in manipulating data within IT applications using real numbers, integers, coordinate systems, vectors, linear transformations, and simple functions. The unit also covers applying Boolean algebra to solve problem situations in IT contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Manipulate real numbers and integers within IT applications
- Use co-ordinate systems and vectors in IT contexts
- Apply linear transformations within IT systems
- Use simple functions in IT applications
- Apply basic algebraic operations to solve IT-related problems
- Apply Boolean algebra to analyse and solve problem situations in IT
Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to plan and manage Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 deployments, upgrades, and migrations. You'll plan for high availability, design Exchange topologies, implement messaging security and compliance, and maintain the messaging environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 upgrades and migrations, considering all relevant factors.
- Plan for High Availability implementation to ensure continuous messaging service.
- Plan the Exchange Topology Deployment to meet organisational needs.
- Plan Messaging Security and Compliance implementation to protect sensitive data.
- Plan for Messaging Environment Maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System DesktopsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with the skills to deploy and maintain Windows Vista client and 2007 Microsoft Office System desktops, including configuring automated installation settings, managing desktop deployments, and using compatibility and migration tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy the 2007 Microsoft Office System to client desktops.
- Configure Windows Vista automated installation settings for efficient deployment.
- Deploy Windows Vista operating system to client desktops.
- Use Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Workbench to manage desktop deployments.
- Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to resolve application compatibility issues.
- Manage user state migration during operating system deployments.
Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to design database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, aligning database strategies with business objectives. The unit covers table design, programming objects, transaction and concurrency strategies, XML integration, and query optimisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Design a database strategy that aligns with business objectives
- Design database tables to efficiently store and manage data
- Design programming objects to enhance database functionality
- Design a transaction and concurrency strategy to ensure data integrity
- Design an XML strategy for data exchange and storage
- Design queries for performance to optimise data retrieval
- Design a database for optimal performance to ensure efficiency and scalability
Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005Real unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to design database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. You'll develop testing procedures, code management strategies, application solutions, and database objects to create robust database applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Design database testing procedures using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Design code management procedures using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Design an application solution for SQL Server 2005
- Design database objects using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Design a database using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Develop applications that use SQL Server support services
Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain the ability to design messaging solutions using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, including planning messaging services, high availability, coexistence and migration strategies, and defining policies and security procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Design and plan messaging services using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 to meet organisational needs
- Design and plan server high availability solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 to ensure business continuity
- Design and plan coexistence and migration strategies for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 environments
- Define policies and security procedures for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 messaging systems to protect data and maintain compliance
Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 NetworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers the design of security for a Windows Server 2003 network, including conceptual, logical, and physical design stages. You'll learn to gather and analyse business and technical requirements, design access control strategies, and create secure client infrastructure designs.
What you'll be able to do
- Create the Conceptual Design for Network Infrastructure Security by Gathering and Analysing Business and Technical Requirements
- Create the Logical Design for Network Infrastructure Security
- Create the Physical Design for Network Infrastructure Security
- Design an Access Control Strategy for Data
- Create the Physical Design for Client Infrastructure Security
Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers designing and managing business intelligence infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server 2008. You'll design reports, data mining models, BI architecture, and deploy SQL Server Integration Services packages and Analysis Services databases.
What you'll be able to do
- Design reports for a business intelligence infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Manage reports within a business intelligence infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Design data mining models for a business intelligence infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Administer a business intelligence (BI) solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Design the business intelligence architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Design SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages
- Deploy SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages
- Design an Analysis Services database
Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to plan and design Business Intelligence (BI) solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. The unit includes designing and maintaining SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Analysis Services (SSAS) solutions, with a focus on optimisation and maintenance methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan BI Solutions
- Design SSRS Solutions
- Design SSAS Solutions
- Maintain and Optimise SSAS Solutions
- Maintain SSAS solutions by using either online or offline methods
Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit focuses on designing a database server infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. You'll explore hardware configurations, security design, physical database design, high availability solutions, data recovery strategies, and data archiving to create robust database solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Design a database server infrastructure
- Design security for a database server solution
- Design a physical database
- Design a database solution for high availability
- Design a data recovery solution for a database
- Design a strategy for data archiving
Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network InfrastructureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to design Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and network infrastructures. The unit covers gathering and analysing business and technical requirements to create conceptual, logical, and physical designs that meet organisational needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Create the conceptual design by gathering business requirements
- Create the conceptual design by analysing business requirements
- Create the conceptual design by gathering technical requirements
- Create the conceptual design by analysing technical requirements
- Create the logical design for an Active Directory infrastructure
- Create the logical design for a network services infrastructure
- Create the physical design for an Active Directory infrastructure
- Create the physical design for a network infrastructure
Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with skills to design, develop, test, migrate, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. You'll analyse requirements, design application frameworks and components, and apply appropriate design patterns.
What you'll be able to do
- Envisage and design an enterprise application using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
- Design and develop an application framework using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
- Design application components using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
- Stabilise and test an application developed using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
- Migrate, deploy, and maintain an application developed using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET FrameworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework. You'll focus on application architecture, component development, framework design, testing, stabilisation, and deployment processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Envision an application
- Design an application
- Design a component
- Develop a component
- Design an application framework
- Develop an application framework
- Test an application
- Stabilise an application
- Deploy an application
- Support an application
Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET FrameworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to design, develop, test, and deploy web-based applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework. The unit covers application design, user interface and component development, framework creation, and application stabilisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Envision an application using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Design an application using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Design and develop a user interface using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Design and develop a component using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Design and develop an application framework using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Test an application developed using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Stabilise an application developed using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Deploy an application developed using the Microsoft .NET Framework
- Support an application developed using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5Real unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to design Windows applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, focusing on validating application designs, planning data management, user interaction, security, deployment, and optimising application performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Validate an application design against specifications
- Plan data management
- Plan user interaction and presentation strategy
- Design security implementation
- Plan application deployment and maintenance
- Design the application architecture
- Design for optimised performance
Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET FrameworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to design, develop, test, and deploy Windows-based applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework. The unit covers application visioning, user interface and component design, framework development, and application stabilisation and support.
What you'll be able to do
- Envision and design an application based on specified requirements and user needs.
- Design and develop a user interface that is intuitive and user-friendly.
- Design and develop a component that performs a specific function within the application.
- Design and develop an application framework to provide a foundation for the application.
- Test and stabilise an application to ensure it meets quality standards.
- Deploy and support an application to ensure its successful implementation and ongoing operation.
Designing and optimising Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005Real unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to design and optimise data access in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 by developing efficient data access methods, query strategies, error-handling routines, transaction strategies, and performing performance tuning of databases and applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Design efficient methods for accessing data within a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 service
- Design a database query strategy to optimise data retrieval from a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database
- Design error-handling routines to manage exceptions and errors during data access operations in Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Design a transaction strategy to ensure data integrity and consistency in Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Carry out performance tuning of a database and a database application interacting with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 to improve efficiency
Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized BusinessReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll analyse the IT environment of small- to medium-sized businesses and design appropriate network solutions. The unit includes installing, configuring, supporting, and expanding Windows Small Business Server 2003 networks to meet specific business requirements and budgets.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the existing IT environment of a small- or medium-sized business to identify needs and challenges
- Design a business technology solution for a small- or medium-sized business, considering its specific requirements and budget
- Install and configure Windows Small Business Server 2003, including its core components and services
- Support and maintain Windows Small Business Server 2003, ensuring its stability and security
- Expand the Windows Small Business Server 2003 network by adding new users, devices, and services
- Install and configure Windows Server 2003 in conjunction with Windows Small Business Server 2003 to provide additional functionality
Designing, Implementing, and Managing Microsoft Windows MobileReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain skills to design, implement, and manage Microsoft Windows Mobile devices, including configuring provisioning, managing devices via Exchange Server, setting up messaging infrastructure, designing mobile networks, and implementing security measures.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure Provisioning for mobile devices, including setting up automatic configuration and deployment processes.
- Manage Devices by Using Exchange Server, including configuring policies, managing security settings, and tracking device usage.
- Configure a Messaging Infrastructure for mobile devices, including email, SMS, and instant messaging.
- Design a Mobile Infrastructure, including planning network connectivity, security measures, and device management strategies.
- Configure Network Connectivity for mobile devices, including Wi-Fi, cellular data, and VPN connections.
- Manage Mobile Applications, including deploying, updating, and securing applications on mobile devices.
- Implement Security for Mobile Devices, including password policies, encryption, and remote wipe capabilities.
Designing, optimising and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to design and maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database administrative solution. The unit includes instance and database design, security, high availability, backup and recovery strategies, monitoring, maintenance, and data distribution planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Design a SQL Server Instance and a Database Solution
- Design a Database Server Security Solution
- Design a Database Solution for High Availability
- Design a Backup and Recovery Solution
- Design a Monitoring Strategy
- Design a Strategy to Maintain and Manage Databases
- Design a Strategy for Data Distribution
Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk ServerReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll plan, develop, debug, and deploy BizTalk Server applications, incorporating business rules and activity monitoring. The unit covers analysing business requirements, evaluating technical constraints, and designing integration and business process solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a BizTalk application, taking into account business requirements and technical constraints
- Develop and debug an integration application using Microsoft BizTalk Server
- Develop and debug a business process application using Microsoft BizTalk Server
- Implement business rules within a BizTalk application to automate decision-making
- Enable business activity monitoring to track and analyse the performance of BizTalk applications
- Deploy a BizTalk application to a production environment, ensuring its stability and scalability
Hardware installationReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to identify hardware components of ICT systems, plan hardware installations, and carry out installation tasks safely and effectively. You'll assess power requirements and understand the functions of processors, memory, storage, and peripherals.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and describe the hardware components and functionality of an ICT system, including processors, memory, storage, and peripherals.
- Plan the installation of an ICT system, taking into account factors such as power requirements, space constraints, and network connectivity.
- Carry out the planned installation of hardware components, following safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
Hardware installationReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand the components and functionality of ICT hardware systems and develop skills to plan, install, and evaluate hardware installations. The unit includes justifying installation approaches and identifying potential improvements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different hardware components of an ICT system and their functionality
- Develop a detailed plan for the installation of hardware components, providing justification for the chosen approach
- Carry out the installation of hardware components according to the developed plan
- Evaluate the completed hardware installation, identifying any issues and suggesting improvements
Implement and Maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business IntelligenceReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to implement and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence solutions. It covers managing SQL Server Analysis Services and Reporting Services, developing SSAS and SSRS solutions, and applying data mining techniques using Business Intelligence Development Services.
What you'll be able to do
- Manage SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) instances, including configuration, security, and performance tuning.
- Develop SSAS Solutions by Using Business Intelligence Development Services (BIDS), including creating cubes, dimensions, and measures.
- Implement Data Mining by Using BIDS, including selecting appropriate algorithms and evaluating results.
- Manage SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) instances, including configuration, security, and report deployment.
- Develop Reporting Solutions by Using SSRS, including creating reports, dashboards, and data visualisations.
- Develop Business Intelligence Solutions by Using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), including creating packages, tasks, and data flows.
- Create event handlers within SSIS packages to manage errors and exceptions.
- Administer SSIS Packages, including scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to plan, install, configure, and manage Microsoft ISA Server 2004, including client configuration, web caching, firewall policies, remote connectivity, and monitoring server activity.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and Install Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
- Install and Configure Client Computers to work with ISA Server 2004
- Configure and Manage Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
- Configure Web Caching within ISA Server 2004
- Configure Firewall Policy within ISA Server 2004
- Configure and Manage Remote Network Connectivity using ISA Server 2004
- Monitor and Report on ISA Server 2004 Activity
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 DatabaseReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll develop the ability to implement and manage Microsoft SQL Server 2008 databases. The unit covers creating tables and views, programming database objects, querying data, working with XML data, and gathering performance information to support effective database management.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement tables and views within a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database
- Implement programming objects, such as stored procedures and functions, within a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database
- Work with query fundamentals to retrieve and manipulate data
- Apply additional query techniques to optimise data retrieval and manipulation
- Work with additional SQL Server components to enhance database functionality
- Work with XML data within a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database
- Gather performance information to optimise database performance
Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 NetworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to implement, manage, and troubleshoot security policies and patch management in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network. You'll configure Group Policy Objects, manage user permissions, monitor security logs, and address authentication and authorisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement security policies within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Manage security policies within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Troubleshoot security policies within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Implement a patch management infrastructure within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Manage a patch management infrastructure within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Troubleshoot a patch management infrastructure within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Implement security measures for network communications within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Manage security measures for network communications within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Troubleshoot security measures for network communications within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Plan authentication, authorisation, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Configure authentication, authorisation, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
- Troubleshoot authentication, authorisation, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network environment
Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to install, configure, maintain, and optimise Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The unit covers security management, database maintenance, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing high availability solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server 2008 according to specified requirements
- Maintain SQL Server instances to ensure their ongoing stability and performance
- Manage SQL Server security to protect data and prevent unauthorised access
- Maintain a SQL Server database, including tasks such as backups and recovery
- Perform data management tasks within SQL Server, such as importing, exporting, and transforming data
- Monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server to identify and resolve performance issues
- Optimise SQL Server performance to ensure efficient data processing
- Implement high availability solutions for SQL Server to minimise downtime
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to install, configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. The unit includes managing the Exchange organisation, security settings, mailboxes, connectors, and supporting technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Install Exchange Server 2003
- Configure Exchange Server 2003
- Troubleshoot Exchange Server 2003
- Manage Exchange Server computers
- Monitor Exchange Server computers
- Troubleshoot Exchange Server computers
- Manage the Exchange organisation
- Monitor the Exchange organisation
- Troubleshoot the Exchange organisation
- Manage security in the Exchange environment
- Manage technologies that support Exchange Server 2003
- Monitor technologies that support Exchange Server 2003
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network InfrastructureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides skills to implement, manage, and maintain network infrastructure services within a Windows Server 2003 environment. You'll manage IP addressing, name resolution, network security, routing, remote access, and overall network maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement, manage and maintain IP addressing within a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.
- Implement, manage, and maintain name resolution services within a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.
- Implement, manage, and maintain network security measures within a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.
- Implement, manage, and maintain routing and remote access services within a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.
- Maintain a network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain skills to prepare infrastructure, install, configure, and manage Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005. The unit includes implementing remote user access, federation, troubleshooting, and maintaining server performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the Infrastructure to Deploy Live Communications Server 2005, including hardware, software, and network requirements.
- Install Live Communications Server 2005, including configuring server settings and integrating with existing infrastructure.
- Implement Remote User Access and Federation, including configuring access for remote users and integrating with other communication systems.
- Manage a Live Communication Server Infrastructure, including monitoring server performance, troubleshooting issues, and managing user accounts.
- Configure Microsoft Office Communicator 2005, including user settings, communication preferences, and integration with other applications.
Information managementReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand information management principles within IT environments, including data storage, security, backup, and recovery. The unit also covers applying these principles practically and fulfilling defined roles in information management.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of information management within an IT environment
- Understand the requirements for supporting the management of information in the IT environment
- Apply the principles of information management in a practical IT environment
- Carry out their defined role and responsibilities in the information management area
Information managementReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to understand and apply information management principles in IT environments. It focuses on data storage, security, recovery, and individual responsibilities for maintaining the security and integrity of information assets.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of information management within an IT environment
- Understand the requirements for supporting the management of information in the IT environment
- Apply the principles of information management in the IT environment to identified tasks
- Understand individual responsibility for the security and integrity of information assets
Installing, Configuring and Administering MS Windows 2000 ProfessionalReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to install, configure, and administer the Windows 2000 Professional operating system. You'll manage resources, troubleshoot hardware and software, optimise system performance, and configure network protocols and desktop environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Install Windows 2000 Professional operating system.
- Implement and conduct administration of resources within Windows 2000 Professional.
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot hardware devices and drivers within Windows 2000 Professional.
- Monitor and optimise system performance and reliability within Windows 2000 Professional.
- Configure and troubleshoot the desktop environment within Windows 2000 Professional.
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot network protocols and services within Windows 2000 Professional.
- Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot security within Windows 2000 Professional.
Installing, Configuring and Administering MS Windows XP ProfessionalReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with the skills to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows XP Professional. You'll manage resources, hardware devices, system performance, desktop environments, and network settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Install Windows XP Professional according to best practices
- Implement and conduct administration of resources within Windows XP Professional
- Implement, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot hardware devices and drivers within Windows XP Professional
- Monitor and optimise system performance and reliability of Windows XP Professional
- Configure and troubleshoot the desktop environment within Windows XP Professional
- Implement, manage, and troubleshoot network protocols and services within Windows XP Professional
- Configure, manage and troubleshoot security settings within Windows XP Professional
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise EditionReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with skills to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft ISA Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. You'll manage server services, policies, client deployment, and monitor server usage.
What you'll be able to do
- Install ISA Server
- Configure ISA Server Services
- Troubleshoot ISA Server Services
- Configure Policies and Rules within ISA Server
- Manage Policies and Rules within ISA Server
- Troubleshoot Policies and Rules within ISA Server
- Deploy the Client Computer for ISA Server
- Configure the Client Computer for ISA Server
- Troubleshoot the Client Computer for ISA Server
- Monitor ISA Server Use
- Manage ISA Server Use
- Analyse ISA Server Use
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise EditionReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain practical skills to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. The unit includes database creation, security management, data extraction, and performance monitoring.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and configure SQL Server 2000
- Create SQL Server 2000 Databases
- Manage SQL Server 2000 Databases
- Monitor SQL Server 2000 Databases
- Troubleshoot SQL Server 2000 Databases
- Extract and transform data with SQL Server 2000
- Manage SQL Server 2000 Security
- Monitor SQL Server 2000 Security
- Manage SQL Server 2000
- Monitor SQL Server 2000
- Troubleshoot SQL Server 2000
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (CCNA Parts 3 and 4)Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll be able to identify and describe Cisco network technologies, plan and design simple networks, implement and operate these networks, and troubleshoot common issues. The unit focuses on applying Cisco technology knowledge to network solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the main technologies used in Cisco networks, including their functions and applications.
- Plan and design simple networks using Cisco technology, considering factors such as scalability and security.
- Implement and operate simple networks using Cisco devices and configurations.
- Troubleshoot simple networks to identify and resolve common issues.
Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (CCNA parts 1 and 2)Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, enabling them to identify key devices, provide basic support, troubleshoot issues, and implement simple Cisco networks effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the main features of IT networks related to Cisco technology.
- Provide basic support to simple Cisco networks.
- Implement and operate simple Cisco networks.
MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET FrameworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit supports learners transitioning from MCAD to MCPD Web Developer using the Microsoft .NET Framework. You'll develop applications using system types and collections, trace, configure, deploy applications, and implement authentication and authorisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop applications that use system types and collections to manage data
- Trace, configure, and deploy applications to ensure proper functionality
- Customise and personalize a web application to meet user preferences
- Implement authentication and authorisation to secure web applications
- Create ASP.NET mobile web applications for mobile devices
- Envision and design an application to meet specific requirements
- Design and develop a user interface to provide a user-friendly experience
- Design and develop a component to encapsulate functionality
- Design and develop an application framework to provide a foundation for applications
- Test and stabilise an application to ensure quality and reliability
- Deploy and support an application to make it available to users
- Embed configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application to simplify administration
- Implement serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application to manage data
- Improve the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework 2.0 security features to protect against threats
- Implement interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application to integrate with other systems
- Implement globalization, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application to support different languages and cultures
- Create and program a web application to provide web-based functionality
- Integrate data in a web application by using ADO.NET, XML, and data-bound controls to access and display data
- Create custom web controls to extend the functionality of web applications
MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET FrameworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to design, configure, and deploy applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework. The unit includes asynchronous programming techniques, user interface and component development, and application design and deployment strategies.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop applications that use system types and collections
- Implement Asynchronous Programming Techniques to Improve the User Experience
- Configure and Deploy Applications
- Envision and Design an Application
- Design and Develop a User Interface
- Design and Develop a Component
- Design and Develop an Application Framework
- Test and Stabilise an Application
- Deploy and Support an Application
- Embed configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
- Implement serialisation and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Improve the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework 2.0 security features
- Implement interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Implement globalisation, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Create a UI for a Windows Forms Application by Using Standard Controls
- Integrate Data in a Windows Forms Application
- Enhance Usability
MCAD Skills to MCTS Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET FrameworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit supports learners in transitioning MCAD skills to MCTS Web Applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework. You'll develop applications using system types and collections, configure and deploy applications, customise web applications, and implement authentication and authorisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop applications that use system types and collections
- Trace, configure, and deploy applications
- Customise and personalise a web application
- Implement authentication and authorisation
- Create ASP.NET mobile web applications
- Embed configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
- Implement serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Improve the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework 2.0 security features
- Implement interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Implement globalisation, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Create and programme a web application
- Integrate data in a web application by using ADO.NET, XML, and data-bound controls
- Create custom web controls
MCAD Skills to MCTS Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET FrameworkReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll transition MCAD skills to MCTS Windows Applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework. The unit covers developing applications with system types and collections, implementing asynchronous programming, and configuring and deploying applications with embedded diagnostic and installation features.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop applications that use system types and collections
- Implement asynchronous programming techniques to improve the user experience
- Configure and deploy applications
- Embed configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
- Implement serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Improve the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework 2.0 security features
- Implement interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Implement globalisation, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application
- Create a UI for a Windows Forms Application by using standard controls
- Integrate data in a Windows Forms Application
- Enhance usability
MS 70-271 - Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It develops skills to support users and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows XP operating systems. You'll be able to install the OS, manage access to resources, configure hardware devices and drivers, and troubleshoot desktop and user environment issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Install a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Manage access to resources on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot access to resources on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Configure hardware devices and drivers on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot hardware devices and drivers on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Configure the desktop environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Configure the user environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot the desktop environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot the user environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
MS 70-272 - Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit focuses on configuring, troubleshooting, and resolving usability and customisation issues in desktop applications on Microsoft Windows XP. You'll gain skills in application installation, updating, security configuration, and connectivity troubleshooting.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Troubleshoot applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Resolve issues related to application usability on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Resolve issues related to application customisation on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Configure connectivity for applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Troubleshoot connectivity for applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Configure application security on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
MTA: Database Administration FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of core database concepts, including relational and non-relational models, data types, keys, relationships, and the ability to create and manipulate database objects and administer databases effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand core database concepts, including database models, data types, and relationships
- Create database objects, such as tables, views, and indexes, using appropriate tools and techniques
- Manipulate data within a database, including inserting, updating, and deleting records
- Understand data storage mechanisms, including file systems, storage devices, and backup strategies
- Administer a database, including user management, security configuration, and performance tuning
MTA: Networking FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit introduces learners to network infrastructures, hardware components, and protocols. You'll identify network types and topologies, understand network interface functions, and explain network segmentation and virtualisation principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of network infrastructures, including different network types and topologies
- Identify and describe the functions of various network hardware components
- Explain the purpose and operation of common network protocols and services
MTA: Security FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll develop foundational knowledge of security layers, operating system security features, network security protocols, and security software. The unit emphasises the concept of defence in depth and methods to mitigate common security vulnerabilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the concept of security layers
- Understand operating system security features and vulnerabilities
- Understand network security protocols and technologies
- Understand the purpose and function of security software
MTA: Software Development FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides a foundational understanding of software development, covering core programming concepts, object-oriented principles, software development methodologies, and web and desktop application development. You'll also gain knowledge of database fundamentals.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of core programming concepts, including data types, control structures, and algorithms
- Demonstrate an understanding of object-oriented programming principles, including classes, objects, and inheritance
- Demonstrate an understanding of general software development methodologies, including the software development lifecycle
- Demonstrate an understanding of web application development concepts, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Demonstrate an understanding of desktop application development concepts, including user interfaces and event handling
- Demonstrate an understanding of database concepts, including relational databases and SQL
MTA: Web Development FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain skills in programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and deploying web applications using appropriate technologies. The unit includes working with data, services, client-side scripting, and configuring web applications for deployment.
What you'll be able to do
- Programme web applications using appropriate technologies
- Work with data and services in web applications
- Troubleshoot web applications to identify and resolve issues
- Debug web applications to ensure correct functionality
- Work with client-side scripting languages to enhance web application functionality
- Configure web applications for deployment
- Deploy web applications to a suitable environment
MTA: Windows Development FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand the fundamentals of Windows programming and develop Windows applications with graphical user interfaces and background services. The unit covers processes, threads, memory management, data access, and deployment techniques for Windows Forms and services applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand Windows programming basics, including core concepts and terminology
- Create Windows Forms applications with a graphical user interface
- Create Windows Services applications that run in the background
- Access data in a Windows Forms application using appropriate data access techniques
- Deploy a Windows application to a target environment
Maintaining equipment and IT systemsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand routine preventative and remedial maintenance procedures for equipment and IT systems, including health and safety considerations. The unit also covers diagnosing and repairing component faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand routine preventative maintenance procedures for equipment components and sub-assemblies.
- Understand routine remedial maintenance procedures for equipment components and sub-assemblies.
- Understand health and safety procedures when carrying out routine maintenance.
- Understand health and safety procedures when carrying out remedial maintenance.
- Diagnose component faults for identified tasks.
- Locate component faults for identified tasks.
- Repair component faults for identified tasks.
Maintaining equipment and IT systemsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand routine preventative and remedial maintenance procedures for equipment components and sub-assemblies, including health and safety compliance. The unit also covers diagnosing, locating, and repairing component faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures for equipment components and sub-assemblies
- Perform routine remedial maintenance procedures for equipment components and sub-assemblies
- Comply with health and safety procedures for carrying out routine maintenance
- Comply with health and safety procedures for carrying out remedial maintenance
- Diagnose component faults for identified tasks
- Locate component faults for identified tasks
- Repair component faults for identified tasks
Management and prioritisation of own scheduleReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to plan and manage their own workload effectively, prioritising tasks and monitoring progress to meet deadlines. The unit also covers identifying opportunities for professional development and understanding the impact of legislation and regulations on work tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and manage own workload effectively to meet deadlines
- Identify opportunities for professional development to enhance skills and knowledge
- Understand the implications of relevant legislation and regulations on assigned tasks
Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 EnvironmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides skills to manage and maintain a Windows Server 2003 environment, including physical and logical devices, users, computers, and groups. You'll manage resource access, maintain the server environment, and implement disaster recovery procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Manage physical devices
- Maintain physical devices
- Manage logical devices
- Maintain logical devices
- Manage users
- Manage computers
- Manage groups
- Manage access to resources
- Maintain access to resources
- Manage a server environment
- Maintain a server environment
- Manage and implement disaster recovery
Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development FoundationReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll develop applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework by utilising system types and collections, implementing service processes and threading, embedding configuration and diagnostic features, and applying serialization and input/output techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop applications that use system types and collections within the .NET Framework.
- Implement service processes, threading, and application domains in a .NET Framework application.
- Embed configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application.
- Implement serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application.
- Improve the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework security features.
- Implement interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application.
- Implement globalization, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application.
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with the skills to develop distributed applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. You'll create and access XML Web Services, configure web service applications, implement remoting applications, and use asynchronous calls and messaging technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Create and access XML Web Services within the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
- Configure and customise a Web Service application to meet specific requirements.
- Create, configure, and deploy remoting applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
- Implement asynchronous calls and remoting events within a distributed application.
- Implement Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0 to improve web service capabilities.
- Create and access a serviced component and utilise message queuing within the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to create and program web-based client applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. The unit covers data integration with ADO.NET and XML, custom web control development, application deployment, personalisation, and implementing authentication and authorisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Create and program a Web application using appropriate technologies and frameworks to meet specified requirements
- Integrate data in a Web application by using ADO.NET, XML, and data-bound controls, ensuring data is accessible and properly displayed
- Create custom Web controls to extend the functionality and appearance of the Web application
- Trace, configure, and deploy Web applications, ensuring they are properly installed and run on target servers
- Customise and personalise a Web application to meet individual user preferences and needs
- Implement authentication and authorisation mechanisms to secure the Web application and protect sensitive data
- Create ASP.NET mobile Web applications that are optimised for viewing on mobile devices
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to create Windows-based client applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. This includes designing user interfaces with standard controls, integrating data, implementing printing and reporting features, enhancing usability, and applying asynchronous programming techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a user interface for a Windows Forms application by using standard controls from the .NET Framework 2.0
- Integrate data into a Windows Forms application using appropriate data access techniques
- Implement printing and report functionality within a Windows Forms application
- Enhance the usability of a Windows Forms application through effective design and user interaction
- Implement asynchronous programming techniques to improve the user experience in a Windows Forms application
- Develop custom Windows Forms controls to extend the functionality of the user interface
- Configure and deploy Windows Forms applications to end-users
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to create, expose, deploy, administer, consume, secure, and manage the lifecycle of services using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Communication Foundation. The unit includes practical experience in developing WCF applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Create Services using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation
- Expose and Deploy Services using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation
- Instrument and Administer Services using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation
- Consume Services using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation
- Secure Services using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation
- Manage the Service Life Cycle using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll create and customise Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications using the .NET Framework 3.5. The unit covers building user interfaces, managing content, data binding, appearance customisation, and configuring applications for deployment.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application
- Build user interfaces using WPF tools and techniques
- Add and manage content within a WPF application
- Bind WPF elements to data sources for dynamic content display
- Customise the appearance of WPF applications to meet design specifications
- Configure and deploy WPF applications for distribution and use
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Workflow Foundation Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to create, host, and communicate with workflows using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Workflow Foundation. You'll design custom activities, apply rules and conditions, manage transactions, and administer runtime services.
What you'll be able to do
- Create and host workflows using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Workflow Foundation
- Communicate with workflows to exchange data and control execution
- Create and configure custom activities to extend workflow functionality
- Apply rules and conditions to control workflow execution paths
- Manage transactions and compensations within workflows to ensure data integrity
- Create and manage runtime services to support workflow execution
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit develops learners' skills in connecting to, querying, modifying, and synchronising data using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and ADO.NET. It also covers object relational mapping using the Entity Framework for data interaction.
What you'll be able to do
- Connect to data sources using appropriate methods and technologies
- Select and query data from various data sources effectively
- Modify data within data sources, ensuring data integrity
- Synchronise data between different data sources to maintain consistency
- Work with disconnected data, enabling offline access and data manipulation
- Perform object relational mapping by using the Entity Framework to interact with databases
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with skills to configure, deploy, and troubleshoot ASP.NET web applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. You'll work with server controls, data services, AJAX, client-side scripting, mobile device targeting, and web application programming.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure web applications
- Deploy web applications
- Consume server controls
- Create server controls
- Work with data
- Work with services
- Troubleshoot web applications
- Debug web applications
- Work with ASP.NET AJAX
- Work with client-side scripting
- Target mobile devices
- Programme web applications
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners to create Windows Forms applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. You'll design user interfaces, integrate data, implement printing and reporting, enhance usability, and apply asynchronous programming to improve application performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a User Interface (UI) for a Windows Forms Application by using standard controls to meet specified design requirements
- Integrate data from various sources into a Windows Forms Application, ensuring data integrity and accessibility
- Implement printing and report functionality within a Windows Forms Application, enabling users to generate hard copies and summaries of data
- Enhance the usability of a Windows Forms Application through intuitive design, clear navigation, and user-friendly features
- Implement asynchronous programming techniques to improve the user experience by preventing the application from freezing during long-running operations
- Develop custom Windows Forms controls to extend the functionality and appearance of the application
- Configure and deploy Windows Forms Applications, ensuring they are properly installed and run on target systems
Microsoft Office Groove 2007, ConfiguringReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to manage Microsoft Office Groove 2007 environments, including creating and administering Workspaces, managing accounts and permissions, installing and administering servers, and interpreting communication processes within Groove.
What you'll be able to do
- Manage Groove Workspaces, including creating, configuring, and administering workspaces for collaboration.
- Maintain Groove Accounts, including user account management, permissions, and security settings.
- Manage the Groove Domain, including domain configuration, policies, and security settings.
- Install Groove Servers, including planning, configuring, and deploying Groove servers.
- Administer Groove Servers, including monitoring server performance, troubleshooting issues, and managing server resources.
- Deploy the Groove Client, including planning, configuring, and deploying the Groove client software to users.
- Interpret Groove Communications, including understanding and analysing communication logs and data within the Groove environment.
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007, ApplicationsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with the skills to configure and utilise Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 for business performance management. It covers configuring dimensions, models, business roles, business rules, and developing Excel Add-In forms and dashboards.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure Dimensions within Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007
- Configure Models within Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007
- Configure Business Roles and Process Management within Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007
- Develop Business Rules within Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007
- Build Microsoft Office Excel Add-In Forms and Reports using PerformancePoint Server 2007
- Develop Dashboards using Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007
- Install PerformancePoint Server
Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing ProjectsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to manage projects effectively using Microsoft Office Project 2007. It covers configuring tools, setting up projects, estimating, scheduling, budgeting tasks, resource management, and updating and reporting on project performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure Tools and Options within Microsoft Office Project 2007
- Set Up a Project within Microsoft Office Project 2007
- Estimate, Schedule, and Budget Tasks within Microsoft Office Project 2007
- Resource Project Plans within Microsoft Office Project 2007
- Update and Report on Project Performance using Microsoft Office Project 2007
Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing ProjectsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with the skills to manage projects within Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects, as well as managing Project Professional and Project Web Access environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Initiate projects effectively using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.
- Plan projects comprehensively within the Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 environment.
- Execute projects according to the project plan using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.
- Monitor and control projects, tracking progress and managing issues within Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.
- Manage Project Professional and PWA (Project Web Access) environments to support project management activities.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to develop applications within Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. You'll manage enterprise content, implement auditing policies, create business intelligence solutions, and integrate business data using the Business Data Catalogue and related tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Manage enterprise content effectively within Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Audit Windows SharePoint Services content by using a custom policy to ensure compliance
- Create business intelligence solutions by using Office SharePoint Server 2007 to support decision-making
- Integrate business data with Office SharePoint Server 2007 by using the Business Data Catalog (BDC) to provide a unified view of information
- Access Office SharePoint Server 2007 Application Platform Services to extend functionality
- Search data effectively by using the Search Service within Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Target content based on audience membership to deliver personalised experiences
- Customise functionality by using profiles to tailor the user experience
Microsoft Office Visio 2007, Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to deploy, customise, and automate Microsoft Office Visio 2007 solutions. The unit covers working with external data sources, developing Visio libraries, automating diagrams, and publishing Visio content for effective visual communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy Visio solutions effectively within a specified environment
- Work with external data sources to enhance Visio diagrams
- Develop Visio libraries for re-use in multiple diagrams
- Automate Visio diagrams using scripting or other automation techniques
- Publish and view Visio diagrams using appropriate methods
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and MaintenanceReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with the skills to install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2005. It includes implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, supporting data consumers, maintaining databases, and monitoring SQL Server performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and configure SQL Server 2005 according to specified requirements
- Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server 2005
- Support data consumers by providing access to SQL Server 2005 databases
- Maintain databases within SQL Server 2005 to ensure optimal performance and data integrity
- Monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server 2005 performance to identify and resolve issues
- Create and implement database objects within SQL Server 2005 to meet application requirements
Microsoft Virtual Earth 6.0, Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with skills to retrieve, analyse, and display location data using Microsoft Virtual Earth 6.0. You'll also administer the location platform and manipulate map displays to create customised visualisations.
What you'll be able to do
- Retrieve location solution data effectively
- Analyse location data accurately
- Display location solution data clearly
- Administer your location platform efficiently
- Manipulate the map effectively
- Create and customise the map display appropriately
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 - Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll develop mobile applications using the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0. The unit covers designing user interfaces, integrating data through file systems, ADO.NET, and XML, and managing data with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop Mobile Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0
- Design a Windows Mobile User Interface
- Develop a Windows Mobile User Interface
- Integrate Data in a Windows Mobile-Based Application by Using File System
- Integrate Data in a Windows Mobile-Based Application by Using ADO.NET
- Integrate Data in a Windows Mobile-Based Application by Using XML
- Manage Data by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition
- Develop Communication capabilities in Windows Mobile-Based Applications
- Develop Connection capabilities in Windows Mobile-Based Applications
- Implement Interoperability features in Windows Mobile-Based Applications
- Implement Platform-Specific Features in Windows Mobile-Based Applications
- Optimise Windows Mobile Based Applications
- Package Windows Mobile Based Applications
- Deploy Windows Mobile Based Applications
Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to deploy Windows SharePoint Services and custom components, create site and feature provisioning components, and develop SharePoint Services components using the .NET Framework. The unit includes metadata and workflow provisioning.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy Windows SharePoint Services and custom components
- Create site and feature provisioning components within Windows SharePoint Services
- Create metadata and workflow provisioning components within Windows SharePoint Services
- Develop Windows SharePoint Services components by using the .NET Framework
Networking principlesReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers networking principles, enabling learners to understand physical and logical network topologies, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, and the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP), including their advantages and disadvantages.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand physical topologies
- Understand logical topologies
- Understand physical systems
- Understand logical systems
- Understand the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
- Understand the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)
Networking principlesReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of networking principles, including the OSI model, TCP/IP suite, network topologies, transmission systems, and media access control methods. You'll understand the advantages and disadvantages of different network types.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the OSI model.
- Know the TCP/IP suite.
- Know different network topologies.
- Know different transmission systems.
- Know the advantages of different types of network.
- Know the disadvantages of different types of network.
- Know media access control methods used in local area networks.
Oracle Academy : Data DesignReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll explore database systems within organisational contexts, focusing on designing entity relationship diagrams and creating normalised data structures. The unit develops skills to support data design projects and optimise data storage and retrieval.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the context of database systems and data design within organisations
- Design an entity relationship diagram to represent data requirements
- Create a normalised data structure to optimise data storage and retrieval
Oracle Academy : Database Design and Programming with SQLReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand and apply SQL functions, construct DML and DDL statements, create data views, and manage database integrity. The unit focuses on effective database design and programming using SQL.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose and application of different SQL functions within database management systems.
- Construct Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements to modify data within a database.
- Construct Data Definition Language (DDL) statements to define and manage the structure of a database.
- Construct data views to present data in a specific format or for specific users.
- Manage database integrity through constraints, validation rules, and transaction management.
Oracle Academy : Database Programming with PL/SQLReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit introduces learners to PL/SQL programming, covering its principles, syntax, and structures. You'll construct PL/SQL code including procedures, functions, triggers, and packages to manage and manipulate database operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand PL/SQL principles, including its syntax, data types, and control structures
- Construct PL/SQL code to perform various database operations
- Construct PL/SQL structures such as procedures, functions, triggers, and packages
Organisation and planning of workloadReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit develops learners' abilities to plan and manage workload effectively by prioritising tasks, scheduling, and using time management techniques. You'll also evaluate their performance and understand relevant legislation and regulations affecting their role.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and manage workload effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Identify relevant Legislation and Regulations that affect your role within an organisation.
Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network InfrastructureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with the skills to plan and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. You'll implement server roles, security measures, network infrastructure components, routing and remote access, and ensure server availability and network security.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and implement server roles within a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.
- Plan and implement server security measures to protect the network from threats.
- Plan, implement, and maintain a network infrastructure using Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
- Plan, implement, and maintain routing and remote access services within the network.
- Plan, implement, and maintain server availability to ensure business continuity.
- Plan and maintain network security protocols and procedures.
- Plan, implement, and maintain a security infrastructure to protect sensitive data and resources.
Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS) environments. The unit covers designing SMS hierarchies, managing feature packs, configuring and maintaining SMS, and monitoring and troubleshooting SMS operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Design and Plan the Systems Management Server (SMS) Environment
- Plan and Manage Feature Packs
- Configure an SMS Environment
- Manage and Maintain an SMS Environment
- Monitor and Troubleshoot SMS
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory InfrastructureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to plan, implement, and maintain a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. The unit covers managing users, computers, groups, and Group Policy to ensure a secure and stable Active Directory environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and implement an Active Directory Infrastructure, considering organisational requirements.
- Manage and maintain an Active Directory Infrastructure to ensure its stability and security.
- Plan and implement user, computer, and group strategies within Active Directory.
- Plan and implement Group Policy to manage user and computer settings.
- Manage and maintain Group Policy to ensure consistent application of settings.
Pre-Installing for OEMs Windows Vista and Server operating systemsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers the preparation and use of the OEM Pre-Installation Kit (OPK) for Windows Vista and Server operating systems. You'll learn to create and modify configuration sets, capture and audit system images, deploy and test these images, and maintain existing images effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the OEM Pre-Installation Kit (OPK) environment for pre-installing operating systems
- Create and modify configuration sets to customise the operating system installation
- Capture and audit images to ensure quality and compliance
- Deploy and test images to verify functionality and performance
- Perform image maintenance on existing images to address issues and apply updates
Principles of ICT system and data securityReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers common threats to ICT systems and data, including malware, phishing, and social engineering. You'll understand protection methods such as firewalls and the application of cryptography to secure ICT systems and data.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and describe common types of threat to ICT systems and data, including malware, phishing, and social engineering.
- Describe methods to protect ICT systems, including firewalls, anti-virus software, and access controls.
- Explain the applications of cryptography to ICT systems and data, including encryption, digital signatures, and hashing.
Principles of ICT system and data securityReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain an understanding of common threats to ICT systems and data, including malware, phishing, and social engineering. The unit covers protective measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and the application of cryptography to secure ICT systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the common types of threats to ICT systems and data, including malware, phishing, and social engineering
- Understand how to protect ICT systems from threats through measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and access controls
- Understand the applications of cryptography to ICT systems and data, including encryption, digital signatures, and hashing
Pro: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5Real unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with skills to design and develop ASP.NET applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Topics include control implementation, presentation design, data access, solution structuring, architecture extension, and security application.
What you'll be able to do
- Design and implement controls within an ASP.NET application
- Design the presentation and layout of an ASP.NET application
- Access data and services within an ASP.NET application
- Establish a robust ASP.NET solution structure
- Leverage and extend ASP.NET architecture
- Apply security principles when designing and developing ASP.NET applications
Service deliveryReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand operational activities involved in managing service events and preparing for designated service operations under supervision. The unit includes monitoring progress and completion of activities while adhering to organisational standards and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the operational activities involved in managing service events
- Understand how to prepare for designated service operations activities under supervision
- Monitor the progress and completion of designated service operational activities effectively
- Understand organisational standards and procedures for service operations, ensuring alignment with professional, ethical, and legal standards
Service deliveryReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with knowledge of operational procedures for service events and stakeholder roles. You'll plan and implement service operation activities, maintain service operation plans, and support decision-making for future service operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the operational procedures for service events
- Identify relevant stakeholders for service events
- Plan service operation activities
- Implement service operation activities
- Maintain the service operation plan for the service operational activities
- Support future decisions for service operations from the analysis of historical information
Software design fundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll understand fundamental software design principles such as modularity, abstraction, and encapsulation, and will apply software design techniques effectively within the software development lifecycle.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of software design
- Apply the techniques of software design
Software testingReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain an understanding of software testing strategies and techniques. The unit covers different testing approaches and teaches you to contribute to software test processes by selecting and applying appropriate testing methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about testing strategies.
- Know about testing techniques.
- Contribute to a test process for a software solution.
Software testingReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll explore various software testing strategies and techniques, including black box, white box, and unit testing. The unit teaches you to manage the test process for software solutions, encompassing planning, execution, and reporting.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different software testing strategies and techniques, including black box testing, white box testing, and unit testing
- Manage a test process for a software solution, including planning, execution, and reporting
Supplier managementReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to manage suppliers effectively within an organisation by identifying existing products and suppliers, developing and maintaining agreements and relationships, and monitoring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the existing products for an organisation.
- Identify the existing suppliers for an organisation.
- Understand how to develop agreements with partners and suppliers.
- Understand how to maintain agreements with partners and suppliers.
- Understand how to develop relationships with partners and suppliers.
- Understand how to maintain relationships with partners and suppliers.
- Understand the need to comply with organisation requirements.
- Understand the need to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor preferred IT/Technology supplier performance.
- Review preferred IT/Technology supplier performance.
Supplier managementReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with knowledge of IT/technology supplier management activities, focusing on existing procedures and techniques. You'll understand how to develop and maintain effective agreements and relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how existing procedures are applied in IT/technology supplier management activities
- Know how existing techniques are applied in IT/technology supplier management activities
- Understand how to develop agreements with IT/Technology partners and suppliers
- Understand how to maintain agreements with IT/Technology partners and suppliers
- Understand how to develop relationships with IT/Technology partners and suppliers
- Understand how to maintain relationships with IT/Technology partners and suppliers
- Understand the need to comply with organisational IT/technology requirements
- Understand the need to comply with regulatory IT/technology requirements
- Monitor preferred IT/Technology partner performance
- Review preferred IT/Technology partner performance
- Monitor preferred IT/Technology supplier performance
- Review preferred IT/Technology supplier performance
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers the configuration, troubleshooting, and resolution of usability and customisation issues in desktop applications on Microsoft Windows XP. You'll develop skills in installing, updating, and securing applications, as well as managing connectivity and application settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Troubleshoot applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Resolve issues related to application usability on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Resolve issues related to application customisation on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Configure connectivity for applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Troubleshoot connectivity for applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Configure application security on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It develops skills to support users and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows XP operating systems. You'll install the OS, manage resource access, configure hardware and drivers, and resolve desktop and user environment issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Install a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Manage access to resources on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot access to resources on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Configure hardware devices and drivers on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot hardware devices and drivers on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Configure the desktop environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Configure the user environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot the desktop environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
- Troubleshoot the user environment on a Windows Desktop Operating System
Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Consumer Support TechniciansReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit equips learners with skills to install, upgrade, customise, and configure Windows Vista, including security and networking settings. You'll also develop the ability to troubleshoot and repair Windows Vista client applications and devices.
What you'll be able to do
- Install Windows Vista
- Upgrade Windows Vista
- Customise Windows Vista settings post-installation
- Configure Windows Vista settings post-installation
- Configure Windows Vista security
- Configure networking on Windows Vista
- Troubleshoot networking on Windows Vista
- Repair networking on Windows Vista
- Install devices on Windows Vista
- Configure devices on Windows Vista
- Troubleshoot devices on Windows Vista
- Repair devices on Windows Vista
- Troubleshoot Windows Vista
- Repair Windows Vista
Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support TechniciansReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to deploy, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Vista clients in enterprise settings. You'll configure security settings, manage networking, and support desktop applications to ensure system performance and compliance with organisational policies.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy Windows Vista on a client machine
- Manage Windows Vista security settings
- Maintain systems that run Windows Vista
- Configure networking on a Windows Vista client
- Troubleshoot networking issues on a Windows Vista client
- Support desktop applications running on Windows Vista
- Maintain desktop applications running on Windows Vista
Systems ArchitectureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems architecture, including data representation, processing, operating environments, communication in distributed systems, and distributed applications and transactions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the representation of information within a computer
- Understand the way information is processed within a computer
- Use the operating environment of current computer systems
- Develop the operating environment of current computer systems
- Understand the communication process in distributed operating systems
- Understand the communication process in computer networks
- Understand distributed applications in mainframe systems
- Understand transaction processing in mainframe systems
Systems ArchitectureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain an understanding of computer systems architecture, including data representation methods such as binary and hexadecimal, the functions of operating environments, and communication processes in distributed operating systems and computer networks.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the representation of information within a computer system, including binary, hexadecimal, and other relevant formats.
- Explain the purpose and functions of an operating environment, and demonstrate its use for common tasks.
- Explain the communication processes involved in distributed operating systems and computer networks, including protocols and architectures.
Systems ArchitectureReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain an understanding of systems architecture, including information representation and processing within computers. The unit covers operating environments, communication processes in distributed systems and networks, and the role of distributed applications and transactions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the representation of information within a computer
- Understand the way information is processed within a computer
- Make effective use of the operating environment of current computer systems
- Know the communication process in distributed operating systems
- Know the communication process in computer networks
- Know distributed applications in mainframe systems
- Know transaction processing in mainframe systems
Telecommunications principlesReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of telecommunications principles, covering alternating current (AC) circuits, line impairments affecting signal transmission, transmission line characteristics, digital signal transmission, and analogue modulation processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the principles of alternating current (AC) circuits, including voltage, current, resistance, and impedance.
- Describe the effects of line impairments on a transmitted signal, such as attenuation, distortion, and noise.
- Apply the characteristics of transmission lines, including impedance matching and signal propagation.
- Explain the transmission of digital signals over transmission media, including encoding and modulation techniques.
- Describe the process of modulating an analogue carrier frequency using digital signals, including various modulation schemes.
- Apply the process of multiplexing digital and analogue signals over transmission media, including time-division and frequency-division multiplexing.
Telecommunications principlesReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit covers telecommunications principles including the electromagnetic spectrum, telecommunication circuits, transmission lines, and digital signal transmission. You'll understand analogue to digital signal conversion and related telecommunications concepts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the electromagnetic spectrum as applied to telecommunications
- Know the relationship between telecommunication circuits and transmission lines and their effect on a digital signal
- Know how binary information is transmitted as a digital signal
- Understand how an analogue signal is converted to a digital signal
- Demonstrate an understanding of signal multiplexing
Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 BI Developer to MCITP SQL Server 2008 BI DeveloperReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to transition from MCITP SQL Server 2005 to 2008 BI Developer by implementing SSIS and SSAS solutions, designing business intelligence architectures, deploying and maintaining SSIS packages, and troubleshooting common issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement an SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) solution according to specified requirements
- Design the business intelligence (BI) architecture to meet organisational needs
- Design and deploy SSIS packages in line with best practise
- Design an Analysis Services database that fulfils business requirements
- Configure, deploy, and maintain SSIS to ensure optimal performance
- Implement an SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) solution that meets specified requirements
- Configure, deploy, and maintain SSAS to ensure optimal performance
- Implement an SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) solution that meets specified requirements
- Configure, deploy, and maintain SSRS to ensure optimal performance
- Design and manage reports to effectively present data
- Design data mining models to extract valuable insights
- Administer a business intelligence (BI) solution to ensure its smooth operation
Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to MCITP SQL Server 2008Real unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to transition from MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to MCITP SQL Server 2008. The unit covers installation, configuration, security design, high availability, backup and recovery, monitoring, maintenance, data distribution, and troubleshooting strategies.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and configure SQL Server 2008
- Design a database server security solution
- Design a database solution for high availability
- Design a backup and recovery solution
- Design a monitoring strategy
- Design a strategy to maintain and manage databases
- Design a strategy for data distribution
- Maintain SQL Server instances
- Manage SQL Server security
- Maintain a SQL Server database
- Perform data management tasks
- Monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server
- Optimise SQL Server performance
- Implement high availability
- Design a SQL Server instance and a database solution
Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBD to MCITP SQL Server 2008 DBDReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to transition from MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBD to MCITP SQL Server 2008 DBD. The unit focuses on implementing tables and views, designing programming objects, and developing strategies for transactions, concurrency, XML, and query performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement tables and views
- Design programming objects
- Design a transaction and concurrency strategy
- Design an XML strategy
- Design queries for performance
- Design a database for optimal performance
- Implement programming objects
- Work with query fundamentals
- Apply additional query techniques
- Work with additional SQL Server components
- Work with XML data
- Gather performance information
- Design a database strategy
- Design database tables
Upgrade MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005Real unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to upgrade their MCDBA skills to MCITP Database Administrator by designing database server infrastructures, data management strategies, security measures, high availability solutions, and data recovery plans using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
What you'll be able to do
- Design a database server infrastructure
- Design a database data management strategy
- Design a strategy to manage database security
- Design a strategy to maintain database security
- Design security for a database server solution
- Design a physical database
- Design a database solution for high availability
- Design a data recovery solution for a database
- Design a strategy for data archiving
- Optimise the performance of database servers
- Optimise the performance of databases
- Optimise a data recovery plan for a database
- Implement a data recovery plan for a database
- Design a strategy to monitor a database solution
- Design a strategy to maintain a database solution
Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise SupportReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to upgrade their MCDST certification to MCITP Enterprise Support by installing, configuring, troubleshooting, managing, and maintaining Windows Vista operating systems, including security, networking, and application configuration.
What you'll be able to do
- Install Windows Vista operating system on a computer.
- Configure and troubleshoot post-installation system settings in Windows Vista.
- Manage Windows Vista security features to protect the system from threats.
- Configure and troubleshoot networking settings in Windows Vista.
- Configure and troubleshoot applications included with Windows Vista.
- Manage and maintain systems that are running Windows Vista to ensure optimal performance.
- Configure and troubleshoot mobile computing features in Windows Vista.
Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology SpecialistReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to upgrade their MCSA certification from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist level. The unit includes configuring and maintaining Active Directory, Certificate Services, IP addressing, network access, and infrastructure monitoring.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure additional Active Directory server roles within a Windows Server 2008 environment.
- Maintain the Active Directory environment to ensure its stability, security, and performance.
- Configure Active Directory Certificate Services for secure authentication and encryption.
- Configure IP addressing and services to ensure proper network communication.
- Configure network access to control user access to network resources.
- Monitor and manage a network infrastructure to identify and resolve potential issues.
Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology SpecialistReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to upgrade their MCSE skills from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. You'll configure Active Directory server roles, IP addressing and services, monitor network infrastructure, deploy servers, and configure terminal and web services.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure additional Active Directory server roles to enhance functionality
- Configure IP addressing and services to ensure network connectivity
- Monitor and manage a network infrastructure to maintain optimal performance
- Deploy servers to meet organisational needs
- Configure Terminal Services to enable remote access
- Configure a web services infrastructure to support web-based applications
VM Ware Master Enterprise AdministrationReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides an understanding of virtualisation principles and technologies. You'll gain skills to manage complex virtualised environments, deploy vSphere solutions, and administer vSphere enterprise components effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand virtualisation principles
- Manage complex virtualised environments
- Deploy vSphere solutions
- Administer vSphere enterprise components
VM Ware Master Enterprise DesignReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with knowledge of virtualisation principles and data centre components, enabling them to design and implement virtualisation environments that meet specified organisational requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of virtualisation
- Understand the function of different data centre components
- Design a virtualisation environment that meets specified requirements
- Implement a virtualisation design according to the design specifications
Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation ServerReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Team Foundation Server. It includes managing user access, version control, work item types, team builds, and project reporting and documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Install and configure Microsoft Team Foundation Server according to specified requirements
- Administer Team Foundation Server instances and team projects to manage access and resources
- Administer Team Foundation Server version control to track changes and manage code
- Administer work item types and process templates to standardise workflows
- Administer a team build to automate the software development process
- Manage team project reporting and documentation to ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing
Visual Studio 2005 Tools for the Microsoft Office SystemReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to deploy and secure Visual Studio 2005 Tools for the Microsoft Office System (VSTO) solutions. You'll work with data, integrate XML, and develop both application-level and document-level Office solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Deploy Visual Studio 2005 Tools for the Microsoft Office System (VSTO) solutions
- Secure Visual Studio 2005 Tools for the Microsoft Office System (VSTO) solutions
- Work with data in a VSTO solution
- Integrate XML in Office applications
- Develop application-level solutions using VSTO
- Develop document-level solutions using VSTO
Web FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
This unit introduces the fundamentals of web architecture, including the client-server model, web browsers, servers, and network protocols like HTTP and HTTPS. You'll also implement specified website components using relevant web technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe web architecture and components, including clients, servers, and networks.
- Explain the technologies used to build and operate websites, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting languages.
- Implement specified components of a website, using appropriate technologies and coding practices.
Web developmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain knowledge of web architecture, components, and technologies, enabling them to develop website specifications and implement various elements of a website using technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand web architecture
- Understand web components
- Understand the technologies that can be used to build a website
- Understand the technologies that can be used to operate a website
- Develop a web-site specification
- Implement elements of a web-site
Windows 7, ConfiguringReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to install, upgrade, migrate, and deploy Windows 7. The unit covers configuring hardware, applications, network connectivity, access to resources, mobile computing, and monitoring system performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the processes involved in installing, upgrading, and migrating to Windows 7
- Explain the methods for deploying Windows 7 in different environments
- Configure hardware and applications within a Windows 7 environment
- Configure network connectivity settings in Windows 7
- Configure access to resources, such as files and printers, in Windows 7
- Configure mobile computing features in Windows 7
- Monitor and maintain systems that run Windows 7 to ensure optimal performance
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop AdministratorReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to plan and manage Windows 7 client deployments in enterprise environments. The unit covers designing standard images, client configurations, deployment strategies, and application packages to ensure consistent and efficient client management.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and manage a client life cycle strategy for Windows 7 deployments
- Design a standard image for Windows 7 clients to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Design client configurations for Windows 7 to meet specific user and organisational needs
- Design a Windows 7 client deployment strategy, considering various deployment methods
- Design application packages for deployment to Windows 7 clients, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to identify and resolve desktop application and networking issues within a Windows 7 environment. The unit also covers managing and maintaining Windows 7 client systems and supporting mobile users effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the cause of desktop application issues
- Resolve desktop application issues
- Identify the cause of networking issues
- Resolve networking issues
- Manage systems that run Windows 7 Client
- Maintain systems that run Windows 7 Client
- Support mobile users
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 DevelopmentReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll learn to customise, build, deploy, debug, and test Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating systems, including tailoring OS design, developing device drivers, and customising Board Support Packages for specific hardware platforms.
What you'll be able to do
- Customise the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Operating System design to meet specific requirements
- Build and deploy the runtime image for a Windows Embedded CE 6.0 system
- Perform system programming tasks within the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 environment
- Debug and test the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 system to ensure correct functionality
- Customise a Board Support Package (BSP) for a specific hardware platform within Windows Embedded CE 6.0
- Develop device drivers for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 to interface with hardware components
Windows Server 2008, Enterprise AdministratorReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to plan network and application services within a Windows Server 2008 environment. You'll design identity and access management components, support business continuity, and ensure data availability by analysing organisational requirements and designing secure infrastructures.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan network and application services to meet organisational requirements
- Design core identity and access management components for a secure IT infrastructure
- Design support identity and access management components to enhance security and control
- Design systems and processes for business continuity and data availability in case of disruptions
Windows Server 2008, Server AdministratorReal unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to plan and manage server deployment and administration, including hardware selection, operating system configuration, network settings, and security policies. You'll also monitor and maintain servers, plan data provisioning, and ensure business continuity.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan for server deployment, including hardware requirements, operating system selection, and network configuration
- Plan for server management, including user account management, security policies, and software updates
- Monitor and maintain servers, including performance monitoring, log analysis, and troubleshooting
- Plan application and data provisioning, including software installation, data migration, and storage allocation
- Plan for business continuity and high availability, including backup and recovery strategies, failover mechanisms, and disaster recovery planning
Windows Server Administration FundamentalsReal unit · Cambridge OCR
You'll gain foundational knowledge of Windows Server administration, covering server installation, roles, Active Directory, storage solutions, performance management, and maintenance tasks to support server environments effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of server installation
- Understand the requirements for server installation
- Understand the different server roles available
- Understand the purpose and function of Active Directory
- Understand different storage solutions for servers
- Understand how to manage server performance
- Understand how to undertake server maintenance
optimising and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005Real unit · Cambridge OCR
It teaches you to optimise and maintain database administration solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. You'll design and implement strategies for performance optimisation, data recovery, monitoring, data management, and security to ensure database reliability.
What you'll be able to do
- Optimise the performance of database servers
- Optimise the performance of databases
- Optimise a data recovery plan for a database
- Implement a data recovery plan for a database
- Design a strategy to monitor a database solution
- Design a strategy to maintain a database solution
- Design a database data management strategy
- Design a strategy to manage database security
- Design a strategy to maintain database security
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OCR Level 3 Award in ICT Systems and Principles for Professionals (PROCOM) (QCF)
- Direct secure operations and conduct vulnerability assessments
- Manage DevOps activities
- Monitor and control information management operations
- Perform Operating System Hardening
Where this can lead
Associate Oracle Database Engineer
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Direct secure operations and conduct vulnerability assessmentsManage DevOps activitiesMonitor and control information management operationsPerform Operating System Hardening
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One-to-one, on your own real work
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One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
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Learners will develop skills to apply advanced mathematical methods including matrix operations, series, probability, recursions, and graph theory to solve IT problems. The unit focuses on practical data manipulation and analysis techniques within IT contexts.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for OCR Level 3 Award in ICT Systems and Principles for Professionals (PROCOM) (QCF)
167 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Cambridge OCR.
- Advanced data representation and manipulation for IT
- Asset management
- Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Cisco CCNP Route
- Cisco CCNP Switch
- Cisco CCNP Troubleshooting
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No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
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Most courses stop at remembering
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- 1RememberThe Builder
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Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
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Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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