• Project phases have been thought out and addressed
• Outcomes of design reviews are accurately documented
• Appropriate representatives from all constituencies develop and approve the design
B1. Participate in design reviews
• Knowledge of design review procedures and process
• Knowledge of networking and operating environments
• Knowledge of network architecture, topology, hardware and software • Ability to identify and coordinate key
representatives of all constituencies
• Ability to suggest modifications to technological systems
• Ability to recommend tradeoffs and negotiate to resolve technical issues • Ability to responsibly challenge the status
quo to achieve quality design
• Ability to respond appropriately to others
B2. Prepare integration plan for new processes, protocols and equipment
• Design takes into account relevant technical and human resources • Design is complete and approved
by stakeholders
• Integration plan is developed and approved by relevant parties
• Design and integration plans are optimized for ease and quality of implementation • Design and integration plans are
documented completely, clearly and accurately
• Knowledge of architecture design tools and methods, integration methods and traffic analysis tools
• Knowledge of implementation process and user impact
• Knowledge of networking and operating environments
• Knowledge of network architecture, topology, hardware and software
• Ability to collect and analyze information • Ability to present technical information in
a clear and concise form
• Ability to interpret and summarize results • Ability to manipulate information and
integrate multiple platforms
• Ability to analyze situation/information and formulate a plan of action that is in line with business and financial constraints
B3. Recommend selection of architecture, topology, hardware and software
• Recommended solutions are practical, cost- effective and meet system specifications • Recommendations are clearly documented
and justified
• Recommendations are communicated effectively to stakeholders
• Alternatives are evaluated in light of system use and configuration
• Knowledge of networking standards and processes
• Knowledge of network architecture, topology, hardware and software • Ability to separate actual requirements
from technical desires
• Ability to apply forecasting methodology and complete a trend analysis
• Ability to optimize recycling and
• Ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences • Ability to analyze and present technical
information in a clear and precise way • Ability to give and accept constructive
KEY ACTIVITY
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
How do we know when the key activity is performed well? Skills, Abilities, Tools SCANS Skills and Foundation AbilitiesNetwork Design
and Administration
Critical Work Function: Design Network
• Plan reflects requirements, expectations and business goals
• Plan accurately depicts current conditions and provides for growth
• Plan is coordinated with business forecasts and strategic objectives
• Plan accurately describes physical configuration, software requirements and usage
• Plan includes system specifications, performance monitoring and system optimization B4. Prepare capacity and
throughput plan
• Knowledge of network planning, design and configuration
• Knowledge of network architecture, topology, hardware and software • Ability to generate, read and interpret
vendor specifications
• Knowledge of network optimization practices and methods
• Ability to present complex technical terms and concepts
• Ability to propose/formulate new processes
• Ability to evaluate system configuration and capacity issues and impacts • Ability to analyze, interpret and
summarize information
B5. Specify servers and supporting hardware
• Servers and supporting hardware system design and functional criteria are clearly documented
• Specifications provide for anticipated growth
• Interface and interoperability requirements are properly specified
• Physical and environmental aspects of installation are appropriately specified
• Knowledge of server hardware and software specifications
• Knowledge of network architecture topology
• Knowledge of server and supporting hardware systems and protocols • Ability to create system and installation
specifications
• Ability to suggest system modifications and improvements and analyze goals and constraints
• Ability to present specifications in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to organize and present technical terms and concepts
B6. Specify wired and wireless facilities
• Specifications make appropriate use of wired and wireless technologies and capabilities
• Specifications include appropriate standards, practices and codes
• Specifications allow for migration and growth • Wireless specifications conform to coverage
plan and system load expectations • Installation specifications reflect applicable
physical and environmental factors • Specifications include applicable physical and
system security requirements and practices
• Knowledge of wired and wireless systems attributes and capabilities
• Knowledge of appropriate standards, practices and codes
• Ability to interpret and apply planning data and business goals to development of specifications
• Ability to interpret and evaluate technical data and concepts
• Ability to present specifications in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to suggest system modifications and improvements and analyze goals and constraints
KEY ACTIVITY
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
How do we know when the key activity is performed well? Skills, Abilities, Tools SCANS Skills and Foundation AbilitiesNetwork Design
and Administration
Critical Work Function: Design Network
B7. Integrate network components
• Servers, supporting hardware and other components function according to system design plan and installation specifications • Network achieves specified functionality • Network accommodates expected traffic and future growth with specified grade of service
• Final integration provides for specified growth and expansion
• Knowledge of network operating system, topology, hardware and software • Ability to interpret and execute system
design plan to achieve stipulated outcome • Ability to integrate system components to
achieve design goals
• Ability to monitor quality standards • Ability to follow proper procedures
and processes
• Ability to identify and evaluate system performance trends and deviations • Ability to communicate complex technical
KEY ACTIVITY
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
How do we know when the key activity is performed well? Skills, Abilities, Tools SCANS Skills and Foundation AbilitiesNetwork Design
and Administration