BIT201 Cloud Computing
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 2, Semester 1 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | BUS102 Introduction to IT, BIT102 Networking |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 4 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
| Other resource requirements: | Students will need access to Cloud computing lab in Amazon Web Service (AWS). |
Unit description
Cloud computing addresses the increasing demand of data storage and computing power, which allow users to avoid or minimize up-front IT infrastructure costs. It also provides companies with fast provisioning of computer system resources. This unit explores fundamental core services, security, and architectures in cloud computing and examines the concept of cloud computing and its enabling technologies (e.g. virtualisation, networking, web technology, etc.). It covers cloud economics, cloud architecture, cloud service models, virtualisation, cloud security and cloud migration, etc. At the completion of this unit, students will acquire knowledge and skills in areas of virtualisation, cloud infrastructure, cloud service models, and core cloud services offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
| On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: | |
| ULO1 | Demonstrate economic dimension of cloud computing. |
| ULO2 | Explain the global infrastructure for cloud computing. |
| ULO3 | Contrast various cloud service models and cloud applications. |
| ULO4 | Select appropriate cloud services to replace on-prem applications during cloud migration. |
| ULO5 | Apply fundamental cloud architecture and security concepts to the design of cloud solutions. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | Cloud Concepts Overview |
| 2. | Cloud Economics |
| 3. | Global Infrastructure Overview in Cloud Computing |
| 4. | Virtualisation and Cloud Computing |
| 5. | Data Storage |
| 6. | Cloud Service Model |
| 7. | Cloud Core Services: IaaS and PaaS |
| 8. | Cloud core Services: SaaS and IDaas |
| 9. | Cloud Migration |
| 10. | Cloud Load Balancing, Scaling, Monitoring |
| 11. | Cloud Security |
| 12. | Future Trends in Cloud Computing and Revision |
Assessment
| Assessment Description |
Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Class Participation | 10% | 12 |
| Assessment 2: Online Quiz | 10% | 5 |
| Assessment 3: Individual Assignment | 20% | 7 |
| Assessment 4: Group Assignment | 30% | 11 |
| Assessment 5: Final Exam | 30% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.