INFT3060
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts and experience in Cloud Computing. The course provides the theory, concepts, and practical experience in configuring, deploying, managing, maintaining, and securing cloud environments. By the end of the course students will be able to deploy, manage and test secure cloud solutions.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Prepare and deploy a cloud solution
2. Design a secure network for cloud deployment
3. Plan, identify and assess management for cloud deployments
4. Manage and monitor cloud storage and performance
5. Automate basic cloud management tasks
Content
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Virtual Hardware
- Migration to the Cloud
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Cloud Connectivity and Troubleshooting
- Securing Cloud Resources
- Identity and Access Management
- Cloud Storage
- Managing Cloud Capacity and Performance
- Cloud Automation
Assumed knowledge
INFT2031 Systems and Network Administration
Assessment items
Participation: Weekly tasks
Written Assignment: Project 1: Design and deploy a cloud application
Written Assignment: Project 2: Design, deploy, monitor and manage a secure cloud solution
Formal Examination: Formal Exam
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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