ITS 279 - Cloud Systems

Credit(s): 3

This course introduces the creation, use, and administration of cloud-based resources. The course surveys cloud terminology and concepts, examines use-cases and models, oversight and security concerns, and considers financial implications and governance. Students engage in creation, use, and administration of cloud services as well as exploration of virtualization resources. (Intermittently)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Explain cloud concepts including architectures, networking and storage technologies, cloud services, and use cases.
Explain cloud business and financial models, their benefits and challenges.
Create and provision cloud resources including data storage, server resources, user and resource access, and monitor access and use.
Explain cloud security including weaknesses and tools to evaluate security.
Utilize security tools to evaluate cloud security.