Course Instructor: Lawrence Mdegela
Course Name: Cloud Computing
Course Code: ISNS 6210
Total Credit: 14 Credits
Total hours: 140 hours
Course status: Specialty core course
Course aim:
• Key concepts and basic principles will be explained in lectures with current industry examples of applications and solutions.
• To impart fundamental concepts in cloud computing
• To impart knowledge in applications of cloud computing
Course Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will acquire knowledge, skills and competencies that will enable them to:
• Describe the systems, protocols and mechanisms to support cloud computing
• Develop applications for cloud computing
• Recognize the hardware necessary for cloud computing
• Design and implement a novel cloud computing application
Course Content:
Review for networking basics and TCP/IP,
Introduction to cloud computing,
Introduction to data centers: servers, data storage, networking and virtualization,
Data center networking: Ethernet, network topologies, routing, addressing, transport layer protocols,
Introduction to server virtualization software: VMware VSphere Virtual machine management: configuration, placement and resource allocation,
Power efficiency in virtual data centers,
Fault tolerance in virtual data centers, scheduling, performance, Case studies
Teaching and Learning activities: Teacher-centered lectures, Seminar, Tutorials, Assignments, Independent studies and Practical
.
Assessment Methods: The course will involve
i) Formative assessment which constitutes 40% involving the following activities: attempt customized questions; written assignments; read and review current research findings in the area, develop and/or assess prototypes; report writing on different assignments/practical and presentations.
ii) Summative assessment which constitutes 60% involving university examination
Reading List
1. Sosinsky, B. (2011). Cloud computing bible. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Publication.
2. Linthicum, D. S. (2010). Cloud computing and SOA convergence in your enterprise: a step-by-step guide. Boston, MA: Pearson.
Course Name: Cloud Computing
Course Code: ISNS 6210
Total Credit: 14 Credits
Total hours: 140 hours
Course status: Specialty core course
Course aim:
• Key concepts and basic principles will be explained in lectures with current industry examples of applications and solutions.
• To impart fundamental concepts in cloud computing
• To impart knowledge in applications of cloud computing
Course Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will acquire knowledge, skills and competencies that will enable them to:
• Describe the systems, protocols and mechanisms to support cloud computing
• Develop applications for cloud computing
• Recognize the hardware necessary for cloud computing
• Design and implement a novel cloud computing application
Course Content:
Review for networking basics and TCP/IP,
Introduction to cloud computing,
Introduction to data centers: servers, data storage, networking and virtualization,
Data center networking: Ethernet, network topologies, routing, addressing, transport layer protocols,
Introduction to server virtualization software: VMware VSphere Virtual machine management: configuration, placement and resource allocation,
Power efficiency in virtual data centers,
Fault tolerance in virtual data centers, scheduling, performance, Case studies
Teaching and Learning activities: Teacher-centered lectures, Seminar, Tutorials, Assignments, Independent studies and Practical
.
Assessment Methods: The course will involve
i) Formative assessment which constitutes 40% involving the following activities: attempt customized questions; written assignments; read and review current research findings in the area, develop and/or assess prototypes; report writing on different assignments/practical and presentations.
ii) Summative assessment which constitutes 60% involving university examination
Reading List
1. Sosinsky, B. (2011). Cloud computing bible. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Publication.
2. Linthicum, D. S. (2010). Cloud computing and SOA convergence in your enterprise: a step-by-step guide. Boston, MA: Pearson.
- Teacher: Lawrence Mdegela