cse1cfx cloud foundations
CLOUD FOUNDATIONS
CSE1CFX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we introduce cloud concepts, core cloud services, architecting on cloud and cloud support. We also look at various database options to examine the various services available to access databases on the cloud. The fundamentals of Windows server on the cloud and its administration will also be studied. This subject is designed to prepare students for undertaking a vendor certification.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SBACTO and must have passed CSE1ITX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Vendor Certification for Cloud Technology A | Recommended | Didasko, 2018 | Didasko Digital |
| Readings | Amazon Web Services online training | Prescribed | Amazon Web Services Academy | Amazon Web Services |
| Readings | Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, Exam 98-365 | Prescribed | Microsoft Official Academic Course 2016 | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use the key characteristics of cloud computing to contribute towards business goals
- Activities:
- Webinar presentation and open discussions about the fundamentals of cloud computing. Self- checking open-ended questions to support the activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Review and compare the various cloud models such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Public Cloud.
- Activities:
- Webinar with open discussion forums. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online problems.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Use an appropriate cloud computing vendor platform to provide core services such as compute, storage and database.
- Activities:
- Webinar with open discussion forums. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online problems.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Understand cloud economics in relation to the social, legal and ethical impact of outsourcing Information Technology to the cloud
- Activities:
- Webinar with open discussion forums. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online problems.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Use basic security models and apply them to cloud computing
- Activities:
- Webinars and discussion forums with self-paced online problems.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
06. Install and configure a Windows server operating system on the cloud
- Activities:
- Webinars and discussion forums with self-paced online problems. Hands-on demonstrations of installation and configuration of Windows server 2016 within a cloud-based environment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 14 - 25
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment on cloud computing models and platforms (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud computing models and vendor platforms | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud security and economics (equivalent to 1300 words) | A written assignment on cloud security and costing model | 30 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Written report on windows server operating system (equivalent to 750 words) | A practical scenario-based lab report on installing, configuring and administering a Windows server operating system. | 15 | 06 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge Timed assessment | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |