INFT6360Cloud Computing

Available in 2024
Course code

INFT6360

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

2024 Course Timetables

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

Online

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Select appropriate technologies and design a set of procedures to support cloud security.

2. Design a secure network for cloud deployment

3. Design and quality assure a management plan for the deployment of cloud security.

4. Manage and monitor cloud storage and performance.

5. Automate basic cloud management tasks.

Content

Topics will include:

  • 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

INFT6031 Systems and Network Administration

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Project 1: Design and deploy a cloud application

Written Assignment: Project 2: Design, deploy, monitor and manage a secure cloud solution

Participation: Weekly Tasks

Formal Examination: Formal Examination

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 1
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Course outline

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