Catalog Description
- Transfer Status
- CSU
- Unit(s)
- 3.00
- Lecture: 34.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/102.00 Total hours/2.00 Unit(s)
- Lab: 51.00 Contact hours/0.00 Out of class hours/51.00 Total hours/1.00 Unit(s)
- Total: 85.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/153.00 Total hours/3.00 Unit(s)
Course Description: This course covers cloud deployment and service models, cloud infrastructure, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. This course also provides the required technology essentials across all domains—including compute, storage, networking, applications, and databases—to help develop a strong understanding of virtualization and cloud computing technologies. Prepares students for the AWS Cloud Practitioner and the CompTIA Cloud+ certifications. (C-ID ITIS 170).
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Present and use a road-map for building cloud infrastructure using a cloud computing reference model or adoption framework.
- Explain the software-defined approach to managing IT infrastructure including virtualization, core services (compute, storage, network, and database), and deployment models (public/private, hybrid and multi-cloud).
- Explain business continuity options and address common security concerns in a cloud environment.
- Describe service management activities in cloud computing.
- Explain the importance and benefits of cloud computing, the various cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS), and its rapid adoption.
Course Content
Topic Titles / Suggested Time Topic
Lecture
| Topics | Lec Hrs |
|---|---|
Core Services
| 6.00 |
Service Management
| 3.00 |
Security
| 4.00 |
Business Continuity
| 5.00 |
Cloud Architecture
| 3.00 |
Virtual Layer
| 5.00 |
Building the Cloud Infrastructure
| 4.00 |
Introduction to Cloud Computing
| 4.00 |
| Total Hours: | 34.00 |
Lab
| Topics | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|
Introduction to Cloud Computing
| 5.00 |
Building the Cloud Infrastructure
| 6.00 |
Virtual Layer
| 5.00 |
Core Services
| 8.00 |
Cloud Architecture
| 7.00 |
Business Continuity
| 8.00 |
Security
| 6.00 |
Service Management
| 6.00 |
| Total Hours: | 51.00 |
Methods of Instruction
- Demonstrations
- Discussion
- Multimedia Presentations
- Reading Assignments
Methods of Evaluation
- Exams/Tests
- Homework
- Lab Projects
- Practical Evaluations
- Essays and research papers
Examples of Assignments
Reading Assignments
- Read the chapter on Planning Identity and Access Management for Cloud Deployments. Research Azure-based Active Directory services, consider the benefits and drawbacks of implementation. Be prepared to discuss your findings.
- Read the Carnegie Mellon article: 12 Risks, Threats, & Vulnerabilities in Moving to the Cloud. Write a one-page summary.
Writing Assignments
- Research a cloud-based database service solution by two different vendors. Write a one-page compare and contrast essay on the services.
- Write a two-page proposal for migrating an on-premise server to the cloud. Include cost, security, and business continuity aspects.
Out-of-Class Assignments
- Using the provided scenario, research a cloud-based solution with two different providers that would satisfy all of the company's requirements. Be prepared to discuss your solutions.
- Research a recent cloud-based security incident. Determine if it could have been prevented, and if so, how? Did they follow best practices? Be prepared to discuss and support your findings.
Recommended Materials of Instruction
Garn, D. (2021). The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Self-Paced Study Guide Exam CV0-003. CompTIA, 1st. 9781642743470.
Piper, B. (2025). CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide: Exam CV0-004. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 4th. 9781394333776.
Piper, B. & Clinton, D. (2019). AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CLF-C01. Sybex, 1st. 9781119490708.
CompTIA Integrated CertMaster Learn + Labs for Cloud+ (CV0-003) - Student Access Key. Certmaster Learn & Labs, CV0-003.
Minimum Qualifications
Computer Service Technology
Computer Information Systems