Cloud, Virtualisation and Storage

Course aim

To introduce Cloud Computing and virtualisation concepts and to prepare students to manage the move by a small to medium organisation to using Cloud Computing.

Course content

Introduction to Cloud Computing: Defining Cloud Computing; assessing the value proposition; understanding Cloud architecture; understanding services and applications by type.
Using cloud platforms: Understanding abstraction and virtualisation; capacity planning; platform as a service; using a Cloud service (at least one of: Google web Services, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Cloud Services)
Cloud Governance and case studies: Organisational readiness and change management; Data security; legal issues
Cloud Services and Applications: understanding Service Oriented Architecture; moving applications to the Cloud; achieving production readiness for Cloud services
Using the Mobile Cloud: Working with mobile devices; Working with mobile web services

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Practical, Practical examination, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.