Virtualization and Cloud Computing (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student is familiar with different virtualization techniques and their applications. Student is able to design, implement, and test a simple virtual environment and is able to choose from the different virtualization technologies for different services. In addition to this, the student gets acquainted with cloud services and their architecture. Student understands the basics and implementation methods of cloud services and is able to implement simple environments in the environment of a public cloud service provider.

Content

- Benefits and challenges of virtualization
- Implementation of different virtualization techniques
- Benefits and challenges of cloud computing
- Most common types of cloud services: IaaS,PaaS,SaaS
- Different cloud deployment models (Public, Private)
- Public cloud operation and management

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. Student is able to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information and communication technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. Student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze expertise in the information and communication technology sector and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.