cse2vvx virtualisation for the cloud
VIRTUALISATION FOR THE CLOUD
CSE2VVX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an understanding of virtualisation concepts and exposure to different virtualisation solutions. Students will utilise this knowledge to design, implement and manage a virtualisation solution for a given scenario. The practicality of using virtualisation on cloud is particularly emphasised.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBACTO or SBAIO and must have passed CSE2NFX
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 | Virtualization Essentials | Prescribed | Matthew Portnoy, 2016 | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| Readings | Virtualisation for Cloud | Prescribed | Didasko, 2019 | Didasko Digital |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Define virtualisation and discuss its benefits in the context of cloud computing
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbooks and self- paced problems/exercises will enhance students# skills and knowledge on different virtualisation solutions.
02. Compare and contrast the different types of virtualisation in cloud computing
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbooks and self- paced problems/exercises will enhance students# skills and knowledge on different virtualisation solutions.
03. Install a hypervisor to create virtual machines on local systems.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbooks and self- paced problems/exercises will enhance students# skills and knowledge. Hands-on demonstrations (webinars and multimedia presentations) will be used to reinforce the knowledge.
04. Install, configure and troubleshoot operating systems on virtual machines in local systems.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbooks and self- paced problems/exercises will enhance students# skills and knowledge. Hands-on demonstrations (webinars and multimedia presentations) will be used to reinforce the knowledge.
05. Implement a virtualised solution on the cloud to provide scalability and high availability
- Activities:
- Hands-on demonstrations (webinars and multimedia presentations) will be used to reinforce the knowledge.
Subject options
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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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (250-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test knowledge on virtualisation concepts. Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written assessment on comparing Virtualisation solutions (750-words equivalent) | A written research report on virtualisation solutions (including possible software to support it) | 15 | 02 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution (1,200-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution based on a given scenario. | 25 | 03, 04 |
| Written report on practical scenario of a virtualisation solution on cloud (1,300-words equivalent) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on creating, implementing and managing a virtualised solution on the cloud based on a given scenario. | 30 | 05 |
| Online subject test (750-words equivalent) | Multiple choice tests/Short answer questions to test theoretical knowledge. Timed assessment | 20 | 02, 05 |