vcc.ca
CSTP 2210: Cloud Computing
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
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.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 2120 or equivalent, taken prior to or concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the components of Cloud infrastructures and their functions
- Describe Cloud platforms, their architectures, and their characteristics
- Describe various types of Cloud services and deployment models
- Evaluate risks associated with Cloud computing and implement mitigation strategies
- Configure Cloud services on commercially available Cloud service providers
- Design and deploy Cloud-based websites
- Design and implement Cloud-based database systems
- Configure and monitor remote resources
- Design, deploy, and manage virtual private Cloud systems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer labs and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
55 |
This includes mini projects which are done individually |
|
Exam |
25 |
This is a written exam which include pseudo-code, testing course concepts mastery and description of big picture strategies. |
|
Project |
20 |
This is team project, can serve as the final exam. |
Course topics
- 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
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.