Students learn to install, configure, and manage organization-oriented Cloud infrastructures. Students study Cloud as a Platform which replaces traditional local hardware. Topics include Cloud deployment models, Cloud platform architectures, Cloud computing platforms and comparative analysis.
Students also study virtual machine instances, load balancers, auto scaling groups, snapshots, and Cloud networking. They work with virtual private Clouds (VPC), Cloud storage and content delivery through Cloud-hosted databases. Cloud security models such as user identity, access management, and resource security are also introduced. Students gain practical experience through labs which use various Cloud service providers such as Microsoft, VMWare, Google, and Amazon.
Prerequisites
CSTP 2120 or equivalent, taken prior to or concurrently.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
- Cloud deployment models and their differences
- Available Cloud service platforms and their features
- Azure services and APIs
- Amazon Cloud Services and AWS APIs
- Google Cloud Services and APIs
- Cloud-based websites
- Cloud-based database systems
- Virtual private Cloud systems
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.