Microcredentials Networking & Infrastructure

Network Server Engineering: Design, Deploy & Test: Part 1 – Planning and Designing Network Servers

This is the first microlearning in the Network Server Engineering: Design, Deploy & Test learning path. As the first part, you’ll learn to plan high-performance network servers, assess data migration needs, select operating systems, and document secure, scalable designs aligned with enterprise standards and stakeholder requirements.

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13-20 hours (Self-paced).

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What You'll Learn?

  • Identify and document network performance and migration specifications.

  • Select suitable network operating systems and configurations.

  • Apply best practices for server security, access control, and redundancy.

  • Design and prototype network servers with compliance documentation.

  • Develop a comprehensive server design plan and obtain approval.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Server Performance Planning
    Throughput Latency Resource Utilisation
  • Data Migration Strategies
    Phased Parallel Big Bang
  • Network Operating Systems
    Windows Linux Unix VMware
  • Security Planning
    Firewalls Authentication Access Control
  • Documentation Standards
    Design Reports Configurations Testing Plans

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Evaluate organisational server requirements and design goals.

  • Select and justify appropriate network operating systems.

  • Integrate security, redundancy, and compliance measures.

  • Produce documentation that supports testing and implementation.

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Your Future Pathways

After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::

  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
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*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.


This microlearning is part of the Network Server Engineering: Design, Deploy & Test learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit ICTNWK540 – Design, Build and Test Network Servers.
The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1: Planning and Designing Network Servers
  • Part 2: Preparing for Network Server Installation
  • Part 3: Building and Configuring Network Servers
  • Part 4: Testing and Reconfiguring Network Servers
  • Part 5: Completing and Documenting Server Design Installation

Once you complete all five microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for ICTNWK540 – Design, Build and Test Network Servers, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you to design and implement enterprise-level network server environments confidently.

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Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)

Statement of Attainment for accredited unit

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Network Server Engineering: Design, Deploy & Test: Part 1 – Planning and Designing Network Servers
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