Description
Introduction to cloud computing from a business and technical perspective, including cloud concepts, services, architecture, system integration, connectivity, data center migration, administration, security, compliance and technical support. Coverage includes preparation for industry certifications. Topics may adapt to changes in industry practices.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to: explain the essential characteristics of cloud services; describe cloud deployment and service models; describe the organizational capabilities and implications for the successful adoption of cloud computing; describe cloud infrastructure and enabling technologies; create, manage, and scale a virtual server in a cloud environment; describe maintenance operations and security in the cloud; and identify business drivers for cloud computing.
32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours