vcc.ca
ITOP 1150: Enterprise Virtualization and Cloud Platforms
Effective date
January 2027
Department
IT Operations
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Students will discover how virtualization and cloud technologies support real-world IT infrastructure operations. In this course, students will deploy virtual machines, configure secure cloud resources and use automation to streamline deployments. Students will also practice backup and recovery planning and evaluate cost‑efficient design choices, preparing them to work confidently in hybrid enterprise environments.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ITOP 1130.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Configure and deploy virtual desktop infrastructure with hypervisor technology and thin-clients.
- Configure and secure cloud-native environments using major cloud service providers ensuing functional connectivity and security segmentation.
- Apply resource optimization strategies for virtualized or cloud workloads using tools and right-sizing techniques that support scalability and cost efficiency.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools to streamline deployment and maintain configuration consistency.
- Apply backup and disaster recovery strategies, verifying restoration procedures to meet organizational continuity requirements.
- Document cloud architecture and configurations using clear diagrams and version-controlled documentation.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR is assessed through one or more of the following methods: challenge exam, student portfolio/products, demonstration/simulation, project-based asessment, or through another assessment method that is aligned with the course learning outcomes.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 36
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include:
Knowledge checks
Lectures
Hands-on lab activities
Scenario-based activities
Demonstrations
Problem-based exercises
Discussion
Reflection
Knowledge checks
Lectures
Hands-on lab activities
Scenario-based activities
Demonstrations
Problem-based exercises
Discussion
Reflection
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
45-60 |
Project involving multiple components related to virtualized or cloud workloads. |
|
Assignments |
40-55 |
Multiple hands-on lab exercises and/or assignments. |
Course topics
- Introduction to Virtualization & Cloud Computing Hypervisor Technologies & Management Cloud Service Models (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) & Providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) Cloud Networking & Security (VPC, NSG, Firewalls) Infrastructure as Code Cloud Storage & Data Management Backup, Disaster Recovery & High Availability Cloud Monitoring, Cost Management & Optimization Compliance & Security Best Practices in Cloud
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.