Training activity information
Details
Based on an options appraisal, install and configure a standard server-based operating system and required application
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Platform and software for clinical systems
- Decision making
- Detailing specifications for servers
- Local guidance
- Quality systems
- Range of platforms
- Corporate IT service provision
- Networking requirement and configuration
- Multiuser provision requirements
- Application in patient/care pathways
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What are the intended outcomes of installing and configuring a server-based operating system and application based on an appraisal? How does this activity link to appraising and deploying server operating systems and managing virtualised infrastructure?
- What knowledge of server operating systems, application installation procedures, and configuration best practices do you need before commencing?
- What do you anticipate learning about the practicalities of system deployment, potential configuration issues, and ensuring a functional setup?
- How will you prepare for the installation and configuration?
- Will you review documentation or practice in a test environment?
- What challenges might arise during the installation or configuration process?
- How confident do you feel about this hands-on technical task?
In action
- What steps are you taking to install the operating system and application?
- Why are you choosing specific configuration settings?
- Are you following a particular methodology or documentation? hat aspects of this process feel straightforward, and where are you needing to think more carefully?
- Are you encountering any errors or unexpected issues during the installation or configuration?
- Are the components interacting as expected?
- What are you learning about the practicalities of system deployment as it unfolds?
- How does this installation process compare to any previous experiences you have?
- Are you having to troubleshoot any problems during the installation?
- Are you needing to consult documentation or seek advice to resolve issues?
- Are you considering alternative configuration approaches if the initial setup is not successful?
- Are you ensuring you are working within your defined procedures and knowledge?
On action
- What were the key steps involved in the installation and configuration process?
- What specific configurations were required for the operating system and application?
- What challenges or points of complexity did you observe during the installation and configuration?
- What skills or knowledge did you develop or improve in installing and configuring server-based systems?
- What did you learn about the relationship between the options appraisal and the practical implementation?
- Were there any unexpected issues during installation or configuration?
- What did you learn from troubleshooting them?
- How did the actual process compare to what you anticipated based on the options appraisal?
- What areas for continued development in server installation and configuration have been identified?
- How can you apply the learning from this activity to future server deployments?
- What ‘next steps’ will you take to enhance your practical skills in this area?
Beyond action
- Reflect on how this hands-on experience has shaped your understanding of server infrastructure and application deployment.
- Have you applied the technical skills gained in this DTA in subsequent tasks or activities?
- Consider how this experience informs your approach to planning and executing system installations or configurations in your current practice.
- What challenges did you face and how has your problem-solving approach changed since then?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Appraise, deploy and manage server operating systems. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Evaluate, provision and manage virtualised computing infrastructure. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Undertake day-to-day management for clinical computing systems. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Analyse and undertake system changes. |