VIRTUALIZATION IN COMPUTING
CSE2VIX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this subject is the skills and knowlegde required to install and integrate a virtual server in a netword to replace multiple physical servers, reducing power requirements of individual servers and meeting sustainability targets. The subject takes a very practical approach, taking the students from reviewing and choosing the best virtualization solution all the way through to managing and configuring the implemented solution.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in SBAIO and have passed CSE2NFX
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Virtualization Essentials | Prescribed | Matthew Portnoy, 2016 | John Wiley & Sons |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare different virtualization solutions
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbooks and self-paced problems/exercises will enhance students# skills and knowledge on different virtualization solutions.
02. Design a virtual server specification
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbooks and self- paced problems/exercises will enhance students# skills and knowledge. One or more webinars will be used to take the students through a mock scenario of how a company might design its virtual sever specification.
03. Install a virtualization platform
- Activities:
- Webinars and multimedia presentations will be used to take students through the demonstration.
04. Install a virtual server
- Activities:
- Webinars and multimedia presentations will be used to take students through a demonstration.
05. Demonstrate how to manage virtual servers
- Activities:
- Basic knowledge will be available on prescribed textbooks. Hands-on demonstrations (webinars and multimedia presentations) will be used to reinforce the knowledge.
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x1200 word virtualization platform report | Students create a project report based on a scenario. The students are expected to indicate which virtualization platform is the most suitable. (including possible software to support it) | 30 | 01 |
| One x1200 word physical server design report | Students create a project report based on the scenario from Assessment 1. The focus of this report is to present the physical server design that will house the virtualization platform. | 30 | 02 |
| One x1000 word virtualized server installation report | Final report on the actual installation of a virtualized server. A demonstration of the live system is also required. | 25 | 03, 04, 05 |
| One x10 minute individual virtualized server installation presentation | 500 word equivalent task. Presentation is related to demonstration of live system. | 15 | 03, 04, 05 |